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TI to hold Summer Porch Party on Aug. 15

Temple Israel will hold a Summer Porch Party on on Thursday, August 15, at 6:30 pm. It will feature the music of Steve Gilbert and feature kosher light refreshments and a raffle. The cost is $5 per person; children under 12 can attend at no cost. Those attending are asked to help bring a don…

Federation Campaign 2025: “This Year It’s Different”

By Reporter staff

The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton announced its slogan for Campaign 2025: “This Year It’s Different.” The official Campaign kick-off will take place on Super Sunday, September 8, and feature a brunch and a talk by author Joan Leegant. However, the Federatio…

Federation to hold “Guardian/Greeter Safety Training” on Aug. 27

By Reporter staff 

The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton will hold a “Guardian/Greeter Safety Training” on Tuesday, August 27, at 6:30 pm, at the Jewish Community Center, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal. Mark Henderson, the director of community security for the Jewish Community Federa…

Federation to hold vigil/program about October 7 attack on Aug. 8

By Reporter staff

The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton will hold a vigil/program on Thursday, August 8, at 7 pm, at Temple Israel, 4737 Deerfield Pl., Vestal. The event will start with a vigil featuring area rabbis and the reading of the names of the hostages, and then conclude with …

BD speaker: “What the Jewish People have Learned since 10/7” on 8/10

Beth David Synagogue will host a luncheon and speaker on Saturday, August 10. The community is invited to attend. Morning services will begin at 9:30 am, followed by the luncheon and talk at approximately 11:45 am. The luncheon is free and open to all. Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider will speak on …