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TC to offer lecture about Jewish dynasties in China on Oct. 21

Temple Concord will hold a Zoom program with Jonathan Kaufman, a Northeastern University journalism professor and award-winning journalist, who will talk about his new book “The Last Kings of Shanghai:The Rival Dynasties that Helped Create Modern China” on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 …

Chabad of Binghamton to offer JLI course “Secrets of the Bible”

Beginning on Monday, November 2, at 7 pm, Chabad of Binghamton will offer a six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute titled “Secrets of the Bible: Iconic Stories, Mystical Meanings, and Their Lessons for Life.” The cost for the course that will be held via Zoom is $59 p…

Fall CJS series to focus on two new books in Jewish history 10/9

The fall College of Jewish Studies program will feature presentations from the authors of two new scholarly books in modern Jewish studies. The talks – presented via Zoom – are scheduled for Thursdays, October 29 and November 5, at 7:30 pm. 

On October 29, Nancy Sinkoff, professor of J…

Federation to launch Campaign 2021 on Oct. 18 by Reporter Staff

By Reporter staff

The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton announced that it will launch its annual fund-raising Campaign on Super Sunday, October 18. The theme for this year’s Campaign is “Socially Distant, Spiritually Connected.” 
“Running a fund-raising campaign during a pand…

TC to hold Simchat Torah concert on October 9

Temple Concord will hold a virtual concert “Celebrate Torah-Celebrate Life!” featuring “Nefesh Mountain” on Friday, October 9, beginning at 8 pm. Advanced registration is required to receive the login information. Contact Temple Concord for the Zoom registration link at templeconcord…