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BD luncheon on Feb. 14 on Jewish belonging at BU

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.”
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Jewish Film Fest to hold virtual showing of “The Tasters” (Note New Time)

By Reporter staff
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 i…

JFS holding Matching Gift Campaign

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, brin…

L’dor v’dor JCC holding 100th anniversary celebration campaign

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 Ei…

Federation year in review 2025

By Reporter staff

The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton held or co-sponsored more than 20 in-person and virtual events during 2025. “This has been another robust year of programming,” said Shelley Hubal, executive director of the Federation. “We’re looking forward to more even…