Local News

Federation 2021: the year in review

By Reporter staff

Although the COVID pandemic affected all Jewish organizations in the area, the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton was still able to hold 10 events during 2021. Federation Executive Director Shelley Hubal noted after several virtual events during the winter, the Federa…

Film Fest to hold virtual showing of “Neighbours” in February

By Reporter staff

The Jewish International Film Fest of Greater Binghamton will hold a virtual showing of the drama “Neighbours,” a film by writer/director Mano Khalil. The film won the San Francisco Film Critics Jury Prize as best film at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival 2021. A …

Federation to hold ADL webinar on Jan. 27

By The Reporter Staff

The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton will hold “The Rise in Antisemtism: Communitywide Webinar with the ADL,” with Scott Richman, the director of the Anti-Defamation League’s regional office covering New York and New Jersey, on Thursday, January 27, at…

Hillel Academy to offer free soup starting in January

Hillel Academy will offer free lentil soup on Fridays beginning in January to show its gratitude to the Binghamton community and everyone who has been supporting it. The soup, which will be vegan and kosher, will be prepared under the supervision of Rabbi Moshe Schmaryahu in the Temple Israe…

Jewish Family Service year-in-review

The year 2021 continued to bring many challenges to the local community due to COVID-19, according to Jewish Family Service Director Rose Shea. She noted that many in the community lost their employment, were living in isolation and could not visit their families, all while trying to find ne…