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Aug

1 2021

Cruising on the Dutch Apple with Beth Emeth Brotherhood

12:30PM - 2:30PM  

Dutch Apple Cruises
Broadway & Quay Street
Albany, NY 12202

 

Beth Emeth Brotherhood invites ALL to join them for a Narrated, Sightseeing Cruise. A cash bar, food & snacks will be…

Aug

1 2021

New Jerusalem (afternoon performance)

1:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom
688 Clifton Park Center Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065

 

New Jerusalem: the Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656

Baruch…

Aug

1 2021

New Jerusalem (evening performance)

5:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom
688 Clifton Park Center Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065

 

New Jerusalem: the Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656

Baruch…

Aug

4 2021

Mesillat Yesharim

8:30AM - 9:30AM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!

Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!

Faci…

Aug

4 2021

Walking Wednesdays

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Albany County Rail Trail

Delmar, NY 12054

 

Every Wednesday July 7 – August 11 2021

9:30 – 10:30 am

Albany County Rail Trl, Delmar, NY 12054, United States…

Aug

4 2021

Community & Coffee... In Person!

1:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join us in person under the trees at CGOH for conversation and socializing
each Wednesday during July and August at 1…

Aug

4 2021

Kids Club - Summer Edition

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY

 

Kids Got Summer hosted by Bethlehem Chabad.
4 Wednesday from 1-2:30 pm
July 21, 28; August 4,11
Mommy & Me run by Chani…

Aug

4 2021

Virtual Jewish Speed Dating

7:30PM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Register here!

Jewish Federation of NENY, NextDor, and community partners present

Jewish Speed Dating: A Community-…

Aug

5 2021

Virtual Gates of Heaven Lunch and Learn

12:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

Eat lunch while you learn a little Talmud and engage in a lively discussion led by Rabbi Matt. To join and learn more…

Aug

5 2021

Happy Hour at the Real McCoy with Beth Emeth Brotherhood

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

The Real McCoy
20 Hallwood Road
Delmar, NY 12054

 

ALL are invited to join Beth Emeth Brotherhood. The Real McCoy is located at 20 Hallwood Road in Delmar. Fee is $8 fo…

Aug

6 2021

Erev Shabbat Service at Beth Emeth

5:30PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are welcome to join us for our In Person Erev Shabbat Service. Please note that you will be asked to wear a mask …

Aug

6 2021

Gates of Heaven Tot Shabbat

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

Capture that special SHABBAT FEELING live in our sanctuary with stories together with music, friends, and family. If …

Aug

6 2021

Gates of Heaven Shabbat Service

7:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join us for a warm, engaging, and musical Shabbat service lead by Rabbi Matt Cutler. In-person (masks required) or ac…

Aug

7 2021

Torah Study at Gates of Heaven

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

Join Rabbi Cutler for a weekly Zoom Torah Study. No prior knowledge of Torah/Hebrew is needed. Each session is self-c…

Aug

7 2021

Torah Study at Beth Emeth

9:30AM - 10:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Heb…

Aug

7 2021

Kids Got Shabbat

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY

 

Turn Saturday mornings into Shabbat and come enjoy stories, songs, fun and games.
Followed by a community Kiddush.

R…

Aug

8 2021

Schenectady JCC Outdoors Art Show and Book Sale

2:00PM - 5:00PM  

Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309

 

The Schenectady JCC will be offering a special afternoon with an Art Show and Book Sale.

New and Used Book Sale (Ba…

Aug

8 2021

King in the Field BBQ

5:00PM  

Collins Park
525 Moe Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065

 

Catch some delicious BBQ’d food while schmoozing with friends and community at Collins Park in Clifton Park.

FOOD …

Aug

8 2021

Valley Cats Game with Beth Emeth Brotherhood

5:00PM - 8:30PM  

Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
Troy, NY 12181

 

Brotherhood invites ALL to join them for a Valley Cats game! Cost is $13/person for Brotherhood members; $15/person f…

Aug

9 2021

Knit and Nosh with Beth Emeth

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! To join our Z…

Aug

11 2021

Mesillat Yesharim

8:30AM - 9:30AM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!

Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!

Faci…

Aug

11 2021

Walking Wednesdays

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Albany County Rail Trail

Delmar, NY 12054

 

Every Wednesday July 7 – August 11 2021

9:30 – 10:30 am

Albany County Rail Trl, Delmar, NY 12054, United States…

Aug

11 2021

Community & Coffee... In Person!

1:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join us in person under the trees at CGOH for conversation and socializing
each Wednesday during July and August at 1…

Aug

11 2021

Kids Club - Summer Edition

1:00PM - 2:30PM  

Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY

 

Kids Got Summer hosted by Bethlehem Chabad.
4 Wednesday from 1-2:30 pm
July 21, 28; August 4,11
Mommy & Me run by Chani…

Aug

11 2021

Preparing for the High Holy Days with Rabbi Matt

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

How to better prepare one's self for the High Holy Days. Using a combination of text study, prayer, meditation, and p…

Aug

12 2021

Virtual Gates of Heaven Lunch and Learn

12:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

Eat lunch while you learn a little Talmud and engage in a lively discussion led by Rabbi Matt. To join and learn more…

Aug

13 2021

Tot Shabbat on Zoom with B'nai Sholom

5:00PM  

B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation
420 Whitehall Road
Albany , NY 12208

A warm and child-friendly service.

The second Friday of every month.

Songs, stories, and prayers 5:00 – 5:30 pm.

…
Aug

13 2021

Erev Shabbat Service at Beth Emeth

5:30PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are welcome to join us for our In Person Erev Shabbat Service. Please note that you will be asked to wear a mask …

Aug

13 2021

Gates of Heaven Shabbat Service

7:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join us for a warm, engaging, and musical Shabbat service lead by Rabbi Matt Cutler. In-person (masks required) or ac…

Aug

14 2021

Torah Study at Gates of Heaven

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

Join Rabbi Cutler for a weekly Zoom Torah Study. No prior knowledge of Torah/Hebrew is needed. Each session is self-c…

Aug

14 2021

Torah Study at Beth Emeth

9:30AM - 10:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Heb…

Aug

14 2021

Beth Emeth Sisterhood Walk at Ann Lee Pond Preserve

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Ann Lee Pond Preserve
Heritage Lane
Albany, NY 12205

 

ALL are invited to join Sisterhood for a relaxed walk and visit at Anne Lee Ponde Preserve in Latham. Please RSVP to …

Aug

15 2021

Family Fun Nature Day

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Schenectady JCC
2562 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

The Schenectady JCC in celebration of 100 years is hosting an August program of their monthly theme Nature/Environmen…

Aug

15 2021

Schenectady Jewish Film Festival: PICTURES OF HIS LIFE

4:30PM - 8:30PM  

Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309

Virtual Viewing Dates: August 13-15

IN-HOUSE SHOWING: Sunday, August 15, 4:30 PM

VIRTUAL DISCUSSION TO BE LED BY: P…

Aug

15 2021

Homecoming: A film by Beyoncé

7:00PM  

Virtual Event

 

This intimate, in-depth look at Beyoncé’s celebrated 2018 Coachella performance reveals the emotional road from cr…

Aug

15 2021

Music Haven Concert Series featuring blues guitar virtuoso Albert Cummings

7:00PM  

The Agnes Macdonald Music Haven Stage | Central Park

Schenectady, NY

 

Music Haven 2021 launches with some classic Americana, featuring blues guitar virtuoso Albert Cummings, touring in c…

Aug

16 2021

TI Take Out: Chicken BBQ

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

 

Pick up or dine out at Temple Israel for a smoked chicken dinner!

Aug

16 2021

Knit and Nosh with Beth Emeth

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! To join our Z…

Aug

17 2021

Healing Walking Meditation

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Mah Tovu Farm
NYS Route 50
Saratoga Springs, NY

 

Come explore a meditative walking experience design to begin healing and empower the participants. Martina Zobel will…

Aug

18 2021

Mesillat Yesharim

8:30AM - 9:30AM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!

Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!

Faci…

Aug

18 2021

Community & Coffee... In Person!

1:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join us in person under the trees at CGOH for conversation and socializing
each Wednesday during July and August at 1…

Aug

18 2021

Heart Songs: A Holocaust Memoir

7:00PM  

Congregation Shaara Tfille
84 Weibel Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Author Barbara Gilford tells the story of the Buchsbaum family’s escape from the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia in…

Aug

18 2021

Preparing for the High Holy Days with Rabbi Matt

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

How to better prepare one's self for the High Holy Days. Using a combination of text study, prayer, meditation, and p…

Aug

19 2021

Virtual Gates of Heaven Lunch and Learn

12:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

Eat lunch while you learn a little Talmud and engage in a lively discussion led by Rabbi Matt. To join and learn more…

Aug

20 2021

Erev Shabbat Service at Beth Emeth

5:30PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are welcome to join us for our In Person Erev Shabbat Service. Please note that you will be asked to wear a mask …

Aug

20 2021

Gates of Heaven Shabbat Service

7:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join us for a warm, engaging, and musical Shabbat service lead by Rabbi Matt Cutler. In-person (masks required) or ac…

Aug

21 2021

Torah Study at Gates of Heaven

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

Join Rabbi Cutler for a weekly Zoom Torah Study. No prior knowledge of Torah/Hebrew is needed. Each session is self-c…

Aug

21 2021

Torah Study at Beth Emeth

9:30AM - 10:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Heb…

Aug

22 2021

Tour of USS Slater with Beth Emeth's Brotherhood

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

USS Slater
141 Broadway
Albany, NY 12202

 

This will be a private, 90 minute tour of the USS Slater which is moored at the same dock as the Dutch Apple on the H…

Aug

22 2021

Shalom Festival & Rabbi Abba’s Birthday

4:00PM  

Saratoga Chabad
130 Circular Street
Saratoga Springs, NY

 

A celebration of kosher food, music, art, and activities for all ages. Due to COVID, the Festival will take place at …

Aug

22 2021

Music Haven Concert Series featuring Israeli/Iranian pop singer, Liraz

7:00PM  

The Agnes Macdonald Music Haven Stage | Central Park

Schenectady, NY

 

The second concert of the season will invoke the series’ international mission in a journey to the Middle East with…

Aug

23 2021

JFS Board Meeting

5:30PM  

Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203

 

Jewish Family Services of NENY Board Meeting

Aug

23 2021

Knit and Nosh with Beth Emeth

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! To join our Z…

Aug

25 2021

Mesillat Yesharim

8:30AM - 9:30AM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!

Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!

Faci…

Aug

25 2021

Community & Coffee... In Person!

1:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join us in person under the trees at CGOH for conversation and socializing
each Wednesday during July and August at 1…

Aug

25 2021

Preparing for the High Holy Days with Rabbi Matt

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

How to better prepare one's self for the High Holy Days. Using a combination of text study, prayer, meditation, and p…

Aug

26 2021

Virtual Gates of Heaven Lunch and Learn

12:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

Eat lunch while you learn a little Talmud and engage in a lively discussion led by Rabbi Matt. To join and learn more…

Aug

26 2021

Happy Hour at Mixed Breed Brewing with Beth Emeth Brotherhood

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Mixed Breed Brewing Company
457 NY-146
Guilderland Center, NY 12085

 

ALL are invited to join Brotherhood. Fee is $8.00 For Finger food. Register on line at the Beth Emeth website. RSVP D…

Aug

26 2021

Havurah Minyan Elul Study Session

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Havurah Minyan
Virtual Event
Albany, NY

Prayer Leader Aliza Abolafia will guide our discussion via Zoom as we prepare for the High Holidays. Aliza will also …

Aug

26 2021

Book Festival: Jake Cohen, Jew-ish: A Cookbook

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Virtual (Zoom)

MJCCA Book Festival in Your Living Room and the National JCC Literary Consortium present:
LIVE Cooking Demo and Q & A…

Aug

27 2021

Erev Shabbat Service at Beth Emeth

5:30PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are welcome to join us for our In Person Erev Shabbat Service. Please note that you will be asked to wear a mask …

Aug

27 2021

Gates of Heaven Shabbat Service

7:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join us for a warm, engaging, and musical Shabbat service lead by Rabbi Matt Cutler. In-person (masks required) or ac…

Aug

28 2021

Torah Study at Gates of Heaven

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

Join Rabbi Cutler for a weekly Zoom Torah Study. No prior knowledge of Torah/Hebrew is needed. Each session is self-c…

Aug

28 2021

Torah Study at Beth Emeth

9:30AM - 10:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Heb…

Aug

28 2021

Selichot Program with Rabbi Matt Cutler

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

A look at Psalm 27 and how it shapes our spiritual lives. Free. Please RSVP to mwarren@cgoh.org.

Aug

28 2021

NextDor Havdalah & Chill

8:00PM  

Private Home

Join NextDor for a Havdalah & Chill event at the home of Helena and Rafi Mills! This will be an event outside, so ple…

Aug

28 2021

Selichot Service at Beth Emeth

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Cantor Kohn & Rabbinic Intern, Alexandra Stein will lead our service as we prepare for the High Holy Days. Our servic…

Aug

29 2021

Ohav Shalom Family Hike Holiday ~ Five Rivers Educational Center

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Five Rivers Educational Center
56 Game Farm Rd.
Delmar, NY 12054

(Easy hike, great for families of all ages)

Finding the majesty and miracle of God's creation on Capital District tr…

Aug

29 2021

Active Empty Nesters Kayaking

1:00PM - 3:00PM  


Aquaduct Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309

 

We will be meeting at the Rexford bridge, Niskayuna docks and kayaking on the Mohawk. There is equipment rental avail…

Aug

29 2021

Self-Defense Shukokai

2:30PM - 3:30PM  

68 Bay St

Glens Falls, NY 12801

 

RSVP here: https://selfdefenseshukokai.splashthat.com

Do you know how to protect yourself in case something terrible…

Aug

29 2021

Music Haven Concert Series featuring the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra

7:00PM  

The Agnes Macdonald Music Haven Stage | Central Park

Schenectady, NY

 

The final show of the 2021 season celebrates the return of the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, under the direction o…

Aug

30 2021

Knit and Nosh with Beth Emeth

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! To join our Z…

Aug

31 2021

PJ Library Passport to Adventure

4:00PM - 4:30PM  

Virtual Event (Zoom)

Explore the Jewish holidays with PJ Library ® stories and activities on zoom! Each Passport to Adventure ticket incl…