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The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton will hold a pre-Campaign dessert reception featuring basketball player Tamir Goodman on Sunday, August 17, at 7 pm. Goodman will speak on "Spiritual and Life Lessons from the Game of Basketball." The event will serve as the 2026 Campaign kickoff event. Those attending will have the opportunity to make their 2026 pledge. Please come and discover why "You Belong."
By Rabbi Rachel Esserman
He was my little brother, my baby and the light of my family’s life. Oh, he was also my fiancé, although my mother was not happy he chose me over her. (When she asked h...
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Essays by I. B. Singer
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