Presidents Day
Feb 19, 2024
Jan
24 2024
Feb
6 2024
CTeen Challah Sale
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
With every Challah purchase you will receive a Nova bracelet that will support the hostages and missing family forum.…
Feb
1 2024
The Braid’s Production of I Loved Jew, I Loved Jew Not (Live on Zoom)
7:00PM
Virtual Event on Zoom (LIVE)
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York and sponsor…
Feb
2 2024
Feb
4 2024
JDAIM Weekend with Rabbi Lauren Tuchman
Various Synagogues (see flyer)
Feb
2 2024
Jammies & Jeans
5:45PM - 6:55PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us for a magical, musical shabbat followed by pizza & mac and cheese and enjoy one another.
$12/family, sign up …
Feb
2 2024
JDAIM Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Lauren Tuchman (B’nai Sholom)
7:00PM
B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation
420 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Teaching the Transformative Power of Inclusive Torah
7 PM: Services
followed by discussion and Oneg Shabbat
Rabbi L…
Feb
3 2024
JDAIM: Ohav hosts Rabbi Tuchman for a Shabbat Schmooze
9:15AM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
“We Were All at Sinai” The Transformative Power of Inclusive Torah with Rabbi Lauren Tuchman. Rabbi Lauren Tuchma…
Feb
3 2024
Torah Study at Congregation Beth Emeth
9:30AM - 11:30AM
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…
Feb
3 2024
Torah Study with Berith Sholom
9:30AM - 11:30AM
On Zoom | Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Torah Study is a casual, wide-ranging conversation on Saturday mornings, based on the weekly Torah portion. All are w…
Feb
4 2024
JDAIM Program with Rabbi Lauren Tuchman (Agudat Achim)
10:30AM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Teaching the Transformative Power of Inclusive Torah
10:30 AM: Adult session
School Sessions:
11:45 – 12 PM: Pre-…
Feb
4 2024
OYC (Ohav Youth Community) Snow Tubing at Bousquet
2:45PM - 4:30PM
Bousquet with Congregation Ohav Shalom
101 Dan Fox Dr
Pittsfield, MA
Tubing | Cabana | Fire Pit | Snacks | Great Time with Great Friends! 2:45PM drop off
4:30PM pick up 101 Dan Fox Dr. P…
Feb
5 2024
Making Sacred Choices at the End of Life 4 part series with Ohav Shalom
7:30PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Decisions that impact us, and our families, at the end of life are among the most challenging and emotional issues th…
Feb
7 2024
Women's Torah Study
8:30AM
Online with Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Our ancient rabbis studied Torah with intensity and dealt with its verses creatively, in order to forge a strong and …
Feb
7 2024
Community & Coffee
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us to chat, enjoy one another's company in person or via zoom (link at the bottom of www.cgoh.org).
Feb
8 2024
Mah Jongg Tournament @ Beth Emeth
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to practice, join Sisterhood for their monthly Mah Jongg Tournament. Plea…
Feb
8 2024
Jewish Federation Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Jewish Federation Board of Directors Meeting
Feb
9 2024
Parparim Preview Day
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Hebrew Academy of the Capital District
100 Academy Road, Suite 100
Albany, NY 12208
Are you considering private school for your child/ren? HAPlease join HACD for our Parparim Preview day to check out o…
Feb
9 2024
JDAIM Shalom Shabbat Dinner
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month. We will be infusing Shalom Shabbat with in…
Feb
9 2024
Kiddush & Cocktails
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Join us at Chabad for Kiddush & Cocktails, a twist on the classic Shabbat dinner. Enjoy a great vibe, delicious food …
Feb
9 2024
A Persian Feast at Special Prices
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Please take this opportunity to enjoy our spectacular Persian Feast at special community builder prices:
25 per adul…
Feb
9 2024
YAD Kabbalat Shabbat and Potluck
6:30PM
Private Home
Delanson, NY
Join together in songful prayer to welcome in Shabbat with YAD! The prayer style will be a mixture of traditional eg…
Feb
9 2024
Feb
11 2024
Scholar in Residence Weekend featuring Professor Benjamin Sommer
6:30PM - 10:30AM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Please join us for any of a number of special events with the renowned scholar, Dr. Benjamin Sommer. Dr. Sommer’s s…
Feb
10 2024
Feb
11 2024
Shabbaton Weekend: End-of-Life Wisdom in Torah and Midrash
Various Locations (see event description)
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts presents a Shabbaton weekend on the theme Ancestral Journeys: End-of-Life Wisdom in To…
Feb
10 2024
Torah Study at Congregation Gates of Heaven
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Study Talmud with Rabbi Matt Cutler weekly in-person or virtually.
See the bottom of our website www.cgoh.org for the…
Feb
10 2024
Teen Shabbat at Ohav Shalom
9:15AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Shabbat service led by the teens of Ohav Shalom. Learn more: https://www.ohavshalom.org/events/teen-shabbat/
Feb
10 2024
Torah Study at Congregation Beth Emeth
9:30AM - 11:30AM
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…
Feb
10 2024
Torah Study with Berith Sholom
9:30AM - 11:30AM
On Zoom | Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Torah Study is a casual, wide-ranging conversation on Saturday mornings, based on the weekly Torah portion. All are w…
Feb
10 2024
JDAIM Weekend: TIY Shabbat Mosaic Kids
10:15AM - 11:00AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Get ready for a fun and meaningful activity as we create mosaic art using foam stickers! Let's come together to embra…
Feb
10 2024
TOT SHABBAT @ CBAJ
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
TOT SHABBAT
Feb
10 2024
Simcha Kiddush @ CBAJ
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Simcha Kiddush
Feb
11 2024
Feb
18 2024
Jewish Federation of NENY Solidarity Mission to Israel
12:00AM - 2:00AM
Jewish Federation of NENY
Solidarity Mission to Israel
Led by Rabbi Matt Cutler, Rabbi Greg Weitzman & Rob Kovach
Feb…
Feb
11 2024
CBE Sisterhood Speaker Series Raising Proud Jewish Kids
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
How to Educate Our Kids to Love Judaism and Stay Jewish Sandra Goldmeer, Hebrew Academy of the Capital District Direc…
Feb
11 2024
Givah B'Shana
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Come experience camp Givah B’Shana (Givah in the year) and see the magic it has to offer now all year. We’ll be e…
Feb
11 2024
Run For Their Lives: Walk/Run in Solidarity with the Hostages
2:00PM
Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Run For Their Lives: Walk/Run in Solidarity with the Hostages Still Being Held By Hamas
Meeting this week at Jewish …
Feb
11 2024
The Art of the String Quartet – The Avalon
4:00PM
Saint James Place
Great Barrington,
Close Encounters With Music’s Winter / Spring 2024 concerts open on February 11th with the return of the estimable …
Feb
12 2024
Making Sacred Choices at the End of Life 4 part series with Ohav Shalom
7:30PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Decisions that impact us, and our families, at the end of life are among the most challenging and emotional issues th…
Feb
14 2024
Women's Torah Study
8:30AM
Online with Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Our ancient rabbis studied Torah with intensity and dealt with its verses creatively, in order to forge a strong and …
Feb
14 2024
Community & Coffee
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us to chat, enjoy one another's company in person or via zoom (link at the bottom of www.cgoh.org).
Feb
14 2024
Jewish Basics
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
This new class, co-taught by Cantor Short, Rabbi Weitzman, Rabbi Shara and other guest speakers will cover all things…
Feb
15 2024
Dinner & Card Night with Beth Emeth Brotherhood
6:30PM - 8:00PM
LOCATION TBD
NY
Join Brotherhood members for their monthly card night.
Location TBD.
RSVP and questions call 518.436.9761; email mdswye…
Feb
15 2024
Big Jewish Questions
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Join Rabbi Wendy Love Anderson of Temple Israel monthly to discuss "Big Jewish Questions" including the ones you hum with.
Feb
16 2024
Potluck and Tot Shabbat
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Join us for a Community Potluck and Tot Shabbat. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., with candle-lighting at 6 p.m., followed by…
Feb
16 2024
Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner with Guest Speaker, Jay Worona
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
FIRST AMENDMENT AND HIGHER EDUCATION: RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS
In our increasingly polarized country, free sp…
Feb
16 2024
UAlbany Shabbat 360 - Complete the Circle
7:00PM
CC Ballroom | UAlbany
Am Yisrael Chai - Complete the Circle - UAlbany Shabbat360
"Shabbat 360" is a joint annual largest Shabbat of the ye…
Feb
17 2024
Torah Study at Congregation Gates of Heaven
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Study Talmud with Rabbi Matt Cutler weekly in-person or virtually.
See the bottom of our website www.cgoh.org for the…
Feb
17 2024
Torah Study at Congregation Beth Emeth
9:30AM - 11:30AM
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…
Feb
17 2024
Torah Study with Berith Sholom
9:30AM - 11:30AM
On Zoom | Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Torah Study is a casual, wide-ranging conversation on Saturday mornings, based on the weekly Torah portion. All are w…
Feb
18 2024
Tag Sale @ Temple Israel of Catskill
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Temple Israel of Catskill
220 Spring Street (Route 385)
Catskill, NY 12414
We have been accumulating materials from our friends and members during the cold winter months and can now present a …
Feb
18 2024
Schenectady JCC Community Garage Sale
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309
The Schenectady Jewish Community Center is hosting a big community garage sale on Sunday, February 18, from 9 a.m. to…
Feb
18 2024
YAD hits the slopes!
9:00AM - 6:00PM
West Mountain
Queensbury, NY
Ski West Mountain with YAD! We will meet at 9:00 AM at the front door of the Main Lodge and gather for lunch around n…
Feb
18 2024
From Despair to Hope
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
On Sunday, February 18th at 1:00 PM, Congregation Berith Sholom (167 Third St., Troy NY, 12180) will host a pivotal e…
Feb
18 2024
Faces of October 7th
7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Wick Hotel
41 Cross Street
Hudson, NY 12534
October 7th 2023 will forever be seared in our collective memory. Join us in hearing a personal account from one of t…
Feb
19 2024
Making Sacred Choices at the End of Life 4 part series with Ohav Shalom
7:30PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Decisions that impact us, and our families, at the end of life are among the most challenging and emotional issues th…
Feb
19 2024
Oct 7th NOVA Festival Survivor Talk
8:00PM
Shabbos House
320 Fuller Rd
Albany, NY 12203
Matan Boltax, an American-Israeli, went to the NOVA music festival to celebrate with friends when the horrific Oct …
Feb
20 2024
UNDERSTANDING ISRAEL: History of Zionism
12:45PM - 1:45PM
Virtual Event | Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309
An online series presented directly from Israel
by Educator and Guide Muki Jankelowitz
Email judyb@schenectadyjcc.org…
Feb
21 2024
Women's Torah Study
8:30AM
Online with Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Our ancient rabbis studied Torah with intensity and dealt with its verses creatively, in order to forge a strong and …
Feb
21 2024
Community & Coffee
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us to chat, enjoy one another's company in person or via zoom (link at the bottom of www.cgoh.org).
Feb
22 2024
February Meet-Up For Free Trivia Night At Wolff's Biergarten (Albany)
7:00PM
Wolff's Biergarten
895 Broadway
Albany, NY
Meet up with YAD at the front entrance for some free trivia!
Feb
23 2024
Feb
24 2024
Shabbat of Inclusion - ShabbaTTogether
5:15PM - 6:15PM
Looking forward to enjoying a traditional Shabbat dinner together. Feb. 23 at 5:15pm.
Shabbat morning Services at 10:…
Feb
24 2024
Torah Study at Congregation Gates of Heaven
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Study Talmud with Rabbi Matt Cutler weekly in-person or virtually.
See the bottom of our website www.cgoh.org for the…
Feb
24 2024
Torah Study at Congregation Beth Emeth
9:30AM - 11:30AM
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…
Feb
24 2024
Torah Study with Berith Sholom
9:30AM - 11:30AM
On Zoom | Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Torah Study is a casual, wide-ranging conversation on Saturday mornings, based on the weekly Torah portion. All are w…
Feb
25 2024
Gates Quest
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Congregation Gates of Heaven keeps Jewish learning relevant to our student’s lives. The Gates Quest curriculum prov…
Feb
25 2024
Synagogue Scholars Talk on Antisemitism and "The Merchant of Venice"
10:30AM - 12:00PM
B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation
420 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation continues its “Synagogue Scholars” series with a discussion led by Shakespeare…
Feb
25 2024
Run for Their Lives (Beth Emeth Parking Lot)
2:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Meet at 100 Academy Rd, Albany (Beth Emeth Parking Lot) on Sunday, February 25 at 2:00 PM.
“Run for Their Lives…
Feb
26 2024
Women and the Making of Torah: Lecture by Rabbi Linda Motzkin
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Skidmore College Tang Teaching Museum
815 N Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1632
Inscribing the Sacred: Creating Torah and Art
A series of events featuring Rabbi Linda Motzkin
Admission is free and…
Feb
26 2024
Memoir of a Volunteer in Israel
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Nassau Synagogue and Jewish Community Center
12 Albany Avenue
Village of Nassau, NY 12123
Join us at the Nassau Synagogue and via Zoom on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM as congregant Danny Nerenberg sh…
Feb
28 2024
Women's Torah Study
8:30AM
Online with Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Our ancient rabbis studied Torah with intensity and dealt with its verses creatively, in order to forge a strong and …
Feb
28 2024
Lunch & Learn at Beth Emeth
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Israel at 75
This event is free and open to the public.
Bring your own lunch. Coffee, tea and dessert will be provided.
Feb
28 2024
Community & Coffee
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us to chat, enjoy one another's company in person or via zoom (link at the bottom of www.cgoh.org).
Feb
28 2024
Jewish Disability Advocacy Day (JDAD)
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Virtual Event
Jewish Federations of North America
Jewish Federations, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies p…
Feb
28 2024
Art and the Sacred: Artist Talk with Rabbi Linda Motzkin
5:30PM
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery | Skidmore College
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Join us Wednesday, February 28, at 5:30 pm, for an artist talk by Rabbi Linda Motzkin. Rabbi Motzkin will discuss how…
Feb
28 2024
Cookie Bake-Off
7:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Submit your favorite Pareve Cookie recipe and come prep it for our Cookie Bake-Off. Bake- Off will take place on Wedn…
Feb
28 2024
Jewish Basics
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
This new class, co-taught by Cantor Short, Rabbi Weitzman, Rabbi Shara and other guest speakers will cover all things…
Feb
28 2024
Two Truths in One Heart; Two Peoples in One Land
7:30PM - 9:30PM
The Church of St. Vincent de Paul
900 Madison Ave
Albany, NY 12208
How did a West Bank Orthodox rabbi settler and a proud Palestinian activist come to hold each other’s truth in thei…
Feb
28 2024
Mystical Realms
8:00PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join this quest where Torah meets technology, where ancient wisdom dances with futuristic wonders, exploring the magi…
Feb
29 2024
Two Truths in One Heart; Two Peoples in One Land
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Muslim Community Center
21 N. Lansing Road
Schenectady, NY 12304
How did a West Bank Orthodox rabbi settler and a proud Palestinian activist come to hold each other’s truth in thei…
Feb
29 2024
Joint Society Member Dinner (followed by An Evening with Joel Chasnoff)
6:00PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Joint Society Members are invited to join us for dinner and a night of stories, reflections, and conversation about o…
Feb
29 2024
An Evening with Comedian and Author Joel Chasnoff
7:30PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
The Joint Societies of Jewish Federation of NENY invite the entire community to attend:
A night of stories, reflecti…