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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…

TC Brotherhood to offer luncheon talk on Jewish genealogy

The Temple Concord Brotherhood will hold a luncheon on Jewish genealogy on Sunday, February 1, at noon. Sharon Sherman, who is the head of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Central New York, will speak in the temple social hall. The cost of the luncheon is $10 per person. Reservations must be …

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…