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BD to hold virtual lecture on “Connecting Archeology and the Bible” on 8/6

Beth David Synagogue will hold the virtual lecture “Connecting Archeology and the Bible” on Thursday, August 6, from 2-3 pm. Eitan Morell will be the speaker in this second lecture in memory of his father, Samuel (Shmuel) Morell, who passed away in April. Members of Beth David will recei…

Beth David opens for indoor services

With Broome County already in Phase 4 of reopening, which includes the New York state guidelines allowing indoor religious services to resume at 33 percent of capacity, Beth David Synagogue has begun holding indoor Shabbat morning services. There is limited seating available, less than the p…

JCC offers update on reopening

The Jewish Community Center has begun the process of opening its doors. Safety protocols are being put into place as the Center follows the New York state mandates for reopening.

The daycare program has been open during the pandemic in order to serve the families of essential workers. Camp …

Executive Editor Wins Simon Rockower Award

This book review by Rabbi Rachel Esserman, executive editor of The Reporter, won first Place in the Award for Excellence in Arts and Criticism News and Features – Critical Analysis/Review category for newspapers with a circulation of 14,999 and under from The American Jewish Press Associat…

TC to hold three-part Zoom Talmud classes

Temple Concord will hold a three-part Zoom Talmud class with Rabbi Amy Scheinerman, the author of “The Talmud of Relationships, Volumes 1 and 2.” The class will be offered in two different sessions: Tuesdays, July 7, 14 and 21, at 7 pm, and Thursdays, July 9, 16 and 23, at noon. Pre-regi…