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TI/TC adult ed. program to feature “Great Jewish Stories”

The Temple Israel/Temple Concord Joint Adult Education Group will present a brunch program on Sunday, January 11, at 10 am, at Temple Concord, featuring “Great Jewish Short Stories” read live by Charles Berman, Andy Horowitz, Ben Kasper and Deb Williams, with Steve Gilbert serving as the…

BD Shabbat luncheon on Dec. 13 on mushrooms and Judaism

Beth David Synagogue’s December Luncheon will be held on Saturday, December 13, and feature Adam Carlin speaking on “From Blessing to Bias: An Exploration of Mushrooms in Judaism.” The community is invited to attend. Morning services will begin at 9:30 am, with the luncheon and program…

Family Hanukkah party at Discovery Center on Dec. 14

By Reporter staff

A Family Hanukkah Party will be held on Sunday, December 14, at 1 pm, at the Discovery Center, located next to the Ross Park Zoo, 60 Morgan Rd., Binghamton. The event is co-sponsored by Hillel Academy, the Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamto…

The Reporter matches matching grant

By Reporter staff

The Reporter announced that it matched its $5,000 matching grant from the David and Virginia Eisenberg Fund. The Reporter raised $9,481.58.
“We were thrilled to receive a matching grant again this year,” said Rabbi Rachel Esserman, executive editor of The Reporter. “…

JCC Community Hanukkah Celebration on Dec. 15

The annual Community Hanukkah Celebration will take place at the Jewish Community Center, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal, on Monday, December 15, from 5:15-7 pm. The evening will begin with the Hanukkah torch walk and candle lighting. There will be a brief ceremony with music and recitations. The…