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BD Jan. 10 luncheon talk on “Bitcoin and Jewish History”

Beth David Synagogue’s next luncheon will be held on Saturday, January 10, with Binghamton University’s Professor Michael Kelly as the featured speaker. Kelly’s talk is titled “Bitcoin and Jewish History: Preserving the Past and Beyond.” The community is invited to attend. Morning …

JLI course to discuss “Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa” starts 1/19

For six consecutive Mondays, beginning January 19, Rivky Slonim will lead a Jewish Learning Institute course exploring the real-life questions that Jews asked their sages across history. “Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa” will discuss 30 true stories to offer students a window into…

Update on The Reporter’s new schedule

By Reporter staff

In October, The Reporter officially announced that the printed issue of the paper will appear monthly beginning in 2026. That printed issue will be published and mailed the third week of each month, and be dated the upcoming month. (For instance, the February 2026 issue wi…

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…