CURRENT ISSUES

Check out all of this year's articles.

ARCHIVED ISSUES

Check out all of the previous articles.

Local News

See even more events within the community.

Check out the latest local news

  • The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton and Jewish Community Center will co-sponsor a free Canva training event on Thursday, July 30, at 6 pm, at the JCC in the meeting room. The training will be led by Rose Shapiro and Lauren Fitch. Those planning to attend should register by Wednesday, July 29, through this link or by calling the Federation office at 607-724-2332. Attendees should plan to bring their own laptops or tablets.

    “Would you like to learn to make flyers, social media posts an...

  • Congregation Tikkun v'Or invites the community to a performance of songs from the musical “Hidden” on Sunday, July 19, from 2-3:30 pm, at 2550 N. Triphammer Rd., Ithaca. The event is free, although donations are welcome. Those interested in attending are asked to register here. The event will also be available on Zoom for those who register.

    David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans will present songs from their musical “Hidden” and lead a discussion. The musical tells the story of a young Jewish girl...

  • By Reporter staff

    The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton will hold its annual Super Sunday phonathon on Sunday, August 23, at the Jewish Community Center, starting at 10 am. Follow-up calls will be made through September. 
    “We are grateful for community members who pledge early. It truly reduces the burden for our Campaign volunteers,” said Shelley Hubal, executive director of the Federation. “August 23 will be the beginning of our phone campaign for community members who have yet to pl...

  • The Temple Israel congregation invites the community to join the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the new temple building on Sunday, July 26, at noon, at Temple Israel. 
    “Ten years ago, the doors of a beautiful new synagogue opened in Vestal – and a decade of memories, growth and connection began,” said organizers of the event. “This July, Temple Israel invites everyone to come together to mark that milestone in the warmth and spirit it deserves. The 10th Anniversary Celebration is open to all...

EXPLORE UPCOMING EVENTS


  • Canva Training

    Join the Federation and the JCC and learn how to make Flyers and social media posts with Canva. Bring your laptop or tablet.

  • By Bill Simons

    No one, except possibly Fiorello La Guardia, enjoyed being mayor of New York City more than Ed Koch. A shameless booster, Koch loved his city. He epitomized the Jewish New Yorker of...

  • By Bill Simons

    Never since the 1948 rebirth of Israel has U.S. public opinion been more critical of the Jewish state. American Jews are divided about how to respond both to canards and truths. We ...

  • By Bill Simons

    From adolescence onward, I have experienced feelings of anger, violation and apprehension at the misdeeds of Jewish criminals and miscreants. They give renewed life to antisemitic c...

  • By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

    My plan had been to review two fantasy novels. Although some fantasy novels take place in totally make-believe worlds, others alternate between this world and alternate re...

  • By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

    When contemplating writing this review, I wondered how to define the thriller genre, as opposed to other genres that also feature murders. One definition I found noted tha...

  • By Rabbi Rachel Esserman

    What if you could change one thing in your life? You could prevent an illness or an accident and save the life of someone you love. Or make a different decision about who ...

FEATURES


CAMPAIGN FOR 2025

ANNUAL REPORT

COMMUNITY GUIDE

Thank you to our corporate sponsors.