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Film Fest to Go Virtual One Week Remains in the Chesed Challenge JFS to Host Video Conference on COVID-19 Virtual Yom Ha'atzma April 24-30, 2020 Published by the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton Volume XLIX, Number 17 BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK One week remains in the Chesed Challenge By Reporter staff so proud of our community and the way or not to hold the Chesed Challenge, but call Binghamton my home.” The Jewish Federation of Greater we have stepped up to this challenge, even community members stood up immedi- Donations may be sent to the Jewish Binghamton announced that the Chesed during these difficult times. We are all in ately to show that we should continue,” Federation, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal, Challenge is entering its final week. An this together and the community has shown she said. “Chesed means loving-kindness NY13850, with “Chesed Challenge” on the anonymous donor has pledged to double just how strong and caring we are.” and that is what our community has shown subject line. To donate online, visit www. any new gift, up to $10,000, given to the Hubal noted that, although she was these last several weeks. I am proud to jfgb.org and click on Chesed Challenge. Federation by Thursday, April 30. disappointed that the brunch with Re- “We are entering our last week of the bekka Goldsmith never took place, the Chesed Challenge,” said Shelley Hubal, community response has exceeded her executive director of the Federation. “I am expectation. “We had debated whether Film Fest to go virtual By Reporter staff The Jewish International Film Fest of Greater Bingham- JFS to host video ton is going virtual. “Rather than cancelling the Film Fest, we have decided to transform conference on COVID-19 it,” said Shelley Hubal, execu- Jewish Family Service will hold a video be geared toward the aging population tive director of the Jewish Fed- conference on “How to Manage Isolation, and their support network. Resources will eration of Greater Binghamton, Anxiety and Stress Around COVID-19” be shared. Bleier and Shea will answer which sponsors the Fest. “This on Friday, May 1, from 1-2 pm. It will participants’ questions. was not how we expected the be an interactive video conference lead “We know that most people are stressed Film Fest to happen, but online by Rita Bleier, chairwoman of the Jewish out because of the virus,” said Shea. “For gatherings are the new normal, Family Service Committee, and Rose Shea, those who are older and/or alone, the stress and I’m excited to jump in and director of JFS. Both are licensed clinical can be greater due to isolation. Join us to try this.” A scene from “Crescendo” social workers. learn how to deal with your anxiety and The Film Fest will show Topics will include various strategies stress, and share your ideas with others.” “Crescendo” (106 minutes, in German accepts a job to create an Israeli-Pales- for dealing with the stress and uncertainty To register for the event, visit www. and English), which has been called “a tinian youth orchestra. He finds himself around the pandemic. The conference will jfgb.org. remarkable theatrical movie and contri- dealing with what seem to be unsolvable bution to the worldwide efforts toward problems. The young musicians on both understanding, humanity and peace.” sides are unable to form a team due to Virtual Yom Ha’atzmaut People will be able to register on the new the continuing conflict between Israelis Federation website, www.jfgb.org. The and Palestinians. The question becomes film will be streamed free for up to 100 whether Sporck can help both sides computers. On Saturday, April 25, after overcome their distrust and hatred, and celebration on April 29 Shabbat ends, a link to the film will be perform together in a concert due to take The Jewish Federations of North America hour, star-studded event. And be sure to sent to those who sign up in advance. place in three weeks. The film is loosely will hold a virtual Yom Ha’atzmaut celebra- stay tuned in. You won’t want to miss a The film will be available for viewing inspired by the West-Eastern Divan Or- tion on Wednesday, April 29, from 2-3 pm. minute of the day’s festivities – all planned on your personal devices for 48 hours. chestra, conducted by Daniel Barenboim. “We invite you to be part of an extraor- by top organizations from across North On Monday, April 27, a local professor “Join us for a film the committee unan- dinary virtual event,” said organizers of the America and around the world on the theme will facilitate an online video meeting to imously agreed was a must-see,” Hubal event. “Join celebrity guests, world leaders of ‘What Israel Means to Me. What Israel discuss the film. said. “I’m looking forward to hearing and people from all around the globe for Means to Us.’” “Crescendo,” directed by Dror Zahavi, people’s comments on the film. If this a worldwide celebration of Israel’s 72nd To sign up now to register for the live tells the story of world-famous conductor is successful, we may screen other films Independence Day! Livestream this one- event, visit http://jfeds.org/YomHaatzmaut. Eduard Sporck (Peter Simonischek), who the same way.” Spotlight Jewish resources to occupy your family during social distancing – part 5 By Reporter staff resources, including a “Virtual Shabbat The Yiddish Book Center has a podcast The Jewish Book Council is now holding A variety of Jewish groups are offering Box,” at www.reconstructingjudaism.org/ called The Shmooze, which “includes virtual events. The next event is “Virtual online resources – educational and recre- connect/pandemic-resources. conversations with Jewish culture makers, Unpacking of the Book: Borders of Home,” ational – for those who are not allowed out YIVO announced a new initiative to plus news and stories related to Yiddish which will take place on Thursday, April 30, of the house. Below is a sampling of those. collect first-hand accounts of the effects of literature, language and culture.” Current from 7-8 pm. This event will feature authors The Reporter will publish additional listings the COVID-19 pandemic on Jewish life. and previous episodes can be found at Esther Safran Foer and Keith Gessen in a as they become available. The online form can be found at yivo.org/ www.yiddishbookcenter.org/language-lit- conversation with Stephanie Butnick of Yad Vashem is offering a new online share-your-story. erature-culture/the-shmooze/. Tablet Magazine. Registration is free, but exhibition marking the 75th anniversary to Jewish Women Archive has a new sec- The Museum of the Jewish People requested in advance. For more information, the liberation of the Buchenwald Concen- tion of interactive tools for students and at Beit Hatfutsot in Israel is offering visit www.jewishbookcouncil.org/events tration Camp by U.S. Armed Forces and the adults, https://jwa.org/teach/activities. The online tours at www.bh.org.il/live-on- and click on the title of the event. 75th anniversary of the end of World War worksheet can be downloaded and print- line-tour-beit-hatfutsot/. The tour is done The Book of Life is hosting the series II. The exhibition’s online collection of ed. Answer keys are also included where over Zoom using an iPad, and lasts around “Books in the Time of Coronavirus,” which artifacts relating to liberation can be found applicable. New worksheets will be added 45 minutes. According to its website, allows authors or illustrators of new Jewish at www.yadvashem.org/artifacts/featured/ periodically. “The tour works best if each participant books for children or adults to speak about liberation.html. Respectability, an organization that seeks has a computer that they can sit at with their books. The podcast can be found at Reconstructing Judaism is offering to ensure children and adults with disabil- headphones during the tour. Due to time https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2020/04. “Resources for Living in the Time of ities receive education, training and em- differences between Beit Hatfutsot in Tel The Zionist Organization of America COVID-19” at http://evolve.reconstruct- ployment opportunities, has been holding Aviv and participants around the world, has started a ZOA Online Book Club. The ingjudaism.org/covid19resources. It is virtual events. For more information, visit we will do our best to accommodate your club is open to anyone, even those who have also offering a variety of other pandemic www.respectability.org/category/events. schedule.” See “Resources” on page 3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Netanyahu still PM Fiscal news News in brief... Special Sections Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Israel sells record $25B in bonds; “Palestine” spraypainted on Legal Notices ................................... 4 Netanyahu retains his post in unity “HoloCoin” cryptocurrency users UMass Hillel; Monsey shul Book Review .................................... 4 agreement with Benny Gantz. buy/sell ashes of Shoah victims. attacker unfit for trial; and more. Personal Business Services ............ 5 ........................................Page 3 ........................................Page 5 ........................................Page 8 Classifieds ....................................... 8 Page 2 - The Reporter April 24-30, 2020 Opinion From the Desk of the Federation Executive Director With gratitude SHELLEY HUBAL A little piece of chocolate around 3 pm has always at nothing to remove any barriers to keeping us safe. Working on the Chesed Matching Gift Challenge been my guilty pleasure. During these challenging times, There are other ways to reduce stress. Music has the has been a gift to me during this time of isolation. I have added a new way to reduce stress and bring a power to heal. I am blessed to have a son and husband There is comfort in continuing the work I have come glimmer of hope to my day. It is a surprise to me that who, most nights, like to pick up the guitar, filling the to love.
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