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Film Fest to hold virtual film event in September

By Reporter staff

The Jewish International Film Fest of Greater Binghamton will hold a virtual showing of the film “They Ain’t Ready for Me” directed and produced by Brad Rothschild. “They Ain’t Ready for Me” is a full-length documentary about Tamar Manasseh, an African American…

Hillel Academy receives grant for technology

Hillel Academy of Broome County announced that it has received a grant from the Eisenberg Fund, which will provide support for new technology for students and teachers. “We have been able to turn our classrooms into truly multimedia environments, while still emphasizing the intimate learni…

Temple Beth-El Ithaca announces new rabbi

Temple Beth-El of Ithaca announced that Rabbi Rachel Safman will be its new spiritual leader. This is not Safman’s first time in Ithaca: she was a graduate student at Cornell University and received her Ph.D. in development sociology in 2002. She also worshipped at the synagogue during tha…

JFS seeks donations for We Remember You project

Jewish Family Service is seeking donations for the We Remember You Project. The project, which is now in its 13th year, supports Jewish families locally who struggle to make ends meet.

Due to the pandemic and participant concerns with the risk of exposure to COVID-19, JFS has decided not to…

Film Fest to hold virtual film event in September by Reporter Staff

By Reporter staff

The Jewish International Film Fest of Greater Binghamton will hold a virtual showing of the film “They Ain’t Ready for Me” directed and produced by Brad Rothschild. “They Ain’t Ready for Me” is a full-length documentary about Tamar Manasseh, an African American…