BD Luncheon on Nov. 9 to feature Mark Yonaty

Beth David Synagogue’s November Luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 9. Mark Yonaty will speak on “Binghamton Transformed: Downtown Binghamton Ten Years Later and Going Strong!” The community is invited to attend. Morning services will begin at 9:30 am, with the luncheon and program following the conclusion of services. The luncheon is free and open to the public.

Born and raised in Binghamton, Yonaty graduated from Hillel Academy and studied at SUNY Broome and Binghamton University. He is the owner of M.B. Development and has been involved in projects that include the creation of new restaurants, residences and spaces for community services. Yonaty indicated that his passion for real estate and real estate development has resulted in the restoration and repurposing of buildings that are part of Binghamton’s architectural history. This includes his most recent project, which is the opening of the Station 45 Chophouse, located in the old Lackawanna Train Station, a space that also serves as a space for local businesses. 
Among the many awards garnered by Yonaty is the 2020 Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award. They were both honored in June 2023 with Hillel Academy’s N. Theodore Sommer Community Service Award. Most recently, Yonaty was honored by the Preservation Association of the Southern Tier for his restoration of the Lackawanna Train Station.

Beth David’s luncheon speaker series takes place the second Saturday of the month after Shabbat morning services, and is open to the community. There is no charge for the luncheon. Since the monthly series’ continuation depends on the generosity of contributors, Beth David welcomes and appreciates donations to the Luncheon Fund in order to keep the program going. Donations can be made in honor of or in memory of someone, or to mark a special occasion. Those wishing an acknowledgment to be sent to the person being honored, or to the family of someone being remembered, can indicate that, along with the necessary information. Donations can be sent to Beth David Synagogue, 39 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905, Attention: Luncheon Fund.