The Adult Education Committee of Temple Concord and Temple Israel will hold a program and light brunch on Sunday, March 22, from 10 am-noon, at Temple Israel, 4737 Deerfield Pl., Vestal. Rabbi Talia Laster will speak on “Law and Reason,” focusing on the role of rationality in mitzvah observance.
“The Torah tells us, ‘do not cook a kid in its mother’s milk’ and this has translated to extensive practices among traditionally practicing Jews – from separate sinks to abstaining from ...

Beth David Synagogue’s Saturday, February 14, luncheon speaker will be Brian T. Rose, Binghamton University’s vice president of student affairs. His topic will be “The History and Current State of Jewish Belonging at Binghamton University.”
“When it comes to understanding what it is that attracts an ever-growing number of Jewish students to Binghamton University, Vice President of Student Affairs Brian T. Rose is the person to ask,” organizers say, “and we are delighted to have ...

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The Binghamton Jewish Film Fest will hold a virtual showing of the film “The Tasters.” Nancy Basmann, a historian who trained at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, and earned a doctorate in urban studies from the University of Kent in Canterbury, will lead the virtual discussion, which will take place on Sunday, February 8, at 5 pm. To register for links to the film and discussion, click here. Registration is due by Wednesday, Februar...

Jewish Family Service is holding a Matching Gift Campaign. An anonymous donor will match gifts up to $2,000 in funds received before the end of February. The funds will be used to support members of the community at large (both Jewish and non-Jewish) in need of financial aid. To donate, bring or send a check to JFS, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal, NY 13850, or visit www.jfgb.org/local-global-community/jewish-family-service.
“We are so grateful for the generosity of our community that has always ...

The Jewish Community Center is holding a centennial anniversary celebration campaign to celebrate its centennial anniversary on August 15, 2027. The goal is to raise $800,000. Donations may be made immediately or pledged over the campaign period through Sunday, October 31, 2027. The David Eisenberg Donor Advised Fund will match all contributions up to $400,000. There are donor recognition opportunities available. To donate, checks may be sent to the Jewish Community Center, 500 Clubhouse Rd.,...