Yom HaShoah
Community Calendar
May 6, 2024
May 13, 2024
Yom HaZikaron
May 14, 2024
Yom Ha'atzmaut
May 26, 2024
Lag B'Omer
May 27, 2024
Memorial Day
May
1 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 …
May
1 2024
A Talk With Marion Blumenthal
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Voorheesville Public Library
51 School Rd.
Voorheesville, NY 12186
Following Hitler’s rise to power, the Blumenthal family was trapped in Nazi Germany. They eventually managed to get…
May
1 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).
May
1 2024
Evening Learning at Beth Emeth
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Golda’s Kitchen Part III: A Taste of Israel
Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day is coming! Join Rabbi Sh…
May
1 2024
Pizza in the Park with YAD
7:00PM
Washington Park
Albany, NY
Join YAD as we say goodbye to Pesach with a pizza picnic in Washington Park. Put 150 Englewood Place in your GPS to f…
May
2 2024
Babies & Bagelim
9:15AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Tall & Tiny (pre-walkers, age 0-1) Playgroup Parents, Grandparents, and Caretakers can meet other Jewish families wit…
May
2 2024
How a Torah Changed My Life Forever” with Sheila Pallay
8:30PM - 9:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Learn all about the Holocaust Torahs.
https://www.tialbany.org/event/how-a-torah-changed-my-life-forever-with-sheila…
May
3 2024
Jewish Federation ZOOM with Lt. Col. Avital Leibovich
8:00AM
Virtual Event on Zoom
Join us Friday morning on Zoom for a discussion with Lieutenant Colonel Avital Leibovich who currently serves as the …
May
3 2024
Ruach Shabbat at Congregation Beth Emeth
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Celebrate Shabbat with our lively Ruach Shabbat, featuring the Junior Choir. We will be celebrating our newest CBE Me…
May
3 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 …
May
4 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…
May
4 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…
May
4 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…
May
4 2024
TIY Shabbat
10:15AM - 11:30AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Join us for our Monthly TIY Shabbat!
May
5 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…
May
5 2024
World Premiere Performance & Meet the Playwright of Three Mothers
2:00PM
Capital Repertory Theatre
251 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12207
Join Women's Philanthropy for the world premiere performance of Three Mothers at Capital Repertory Theatre followed …
May
5 2024
Forbidden Music Regained | Musicians of Ma’alwyck
3:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
This May, Musicians of Ma’alwyck will present Forbidden Music Regained, a concert series featuring works by Jewish …
May
5 2024
Yom HaShoah at Temple Israel of Catskill
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Temple Israel of Catskill
200 Spring St.
Catskill, NY, NY 12414
Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day
Speaker: Sandy Miller
“My Israel” Paintings by Rosaine “Ronnie” Gold…
May
5 2024
Capital District Yom Hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration
7:30PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
As part of the capital district Jewish community’s annual Yom Ha Shoah commemoration, the Capital District Board of…
May
8 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 …
May
8 2024
Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Lunch & Learn
12:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
May
8 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).
May
8 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…
May
9 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…
May
9 2024
Babies & Bagelim
9:15AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Tall & Tiny (pre-walkers, age 0-1) Playgroup Parents, Grandparents, and Caretakers can meet other Jewish families wit…
May
9 2024
Faces of October 7th
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Join us in bearing witness to the massacres as a community and showing your support for Eden as she bravely shares he…
May
9 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
May
10 2024
Jewish Federation Breakfast Program with Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
The Impact of The Israel-Hamas War on US-Israel Relations and The Israel-Arab Peace Process
Join us for coffee and…
May
10 2024
Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger at Congregation Beth Emeth
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Retired Ambassador Yoram Ettinger will be speaking briefly during our Erev Shabbat Services.
Following services, Bet…
May
11 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…
May
11 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…
May
11 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…
May
11 2024
DISCUSSION WITH FORMER ISRAEL AMBASSADOR YORAM ETTINGER @ NASSAU SYNAGOGUE
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Nassau Synagogue
12 Albany Ave. (US Route 20)
Nassau, NY 12123
Yoram Ettinger, former ambassador to the United States as Israel's Minister of Congressional affairs will be our spec…
May
11 2024
CGOH Chorus with Student Cantor Margo
4:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us to learn new prayers and songs with Student Cantor Margo Wagner. Enjoy the company of others who enjoy using …
May
11 2024
B'nai Sholom Beit Kafeh (Coffeehouse)
7:00PM - 9:30PM
B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation
420 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
It’s fun, it’s celebratory, it’ll put a smile on your face. Join us for a Beit Kafeh (Coffeehouse) with open mi…
May
12 2024
Temple Israel Mother Day Brunch
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
This is for ALL the Moms out there & their loved ones! Treat yourself with a delightful morning!
Menu: Bagels*, Lox …
May
13 2024
Community-wide Yom Hazikaron Commemoration & Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration
6:30PM - 8:30PM
GE Theatre @ Proctors
432 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
REGISTER HERE: https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/israel-76
Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY in partnership wi…
May
14 2024
A Touch of Israel
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Eat, Meet, Explore. Delicious Israeli food and music!
https://www.ohavshalom.org/events/a-touch-of-israel-on-tues-ma…
May
15 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 …
May
15 2024
Lunch & Learn at Beth Emeth
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Falafel & Fun
Come join us the day after Yom HaAtzmaut - Independence Day. We will enjoy a festive Israeli lunch w…
May
15 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).
May
16 2024
Babies & Bagelim
9:15AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Tall & Tiny (pre-walkers, age 0-1) Playgroup Parents, Grandparents, and Caretakers can meet other Jewish families wit…
May
16 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.
May
16 2024
YAD Goes to the Theatre!
8:00PM
SLOC Musical Theater
427 Franklin St
Schenectady, NY
Join YAD for a night out on the town as we head to SLOC to watch their production of Joseph’s Technicolor Dreamcoat…
May
17 2024
CBAJ Scholar-in-Residence Friday Night Dinner & Talks with Dr. Sara Ronis
7:00PM - 9:45PM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
CBAJ is excited to invite you to join us for our Spring scholar-in-residence Shabbat with Dr. Sara Ronis
Friday Nigh…
May
18 2024
CBAJ Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat with Dr. Sara Ronis
9:00AM - 7:50PM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Spring scholar-in-residence Shabbat with Dr. Sara Ronis.
9:00 AM Shabbat morning services
11:30-11:50 AM Living in t…
May
18 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…
May
18 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…
May
18 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…
May
18 2024
Shabbat Morning Service - Phoebe Siegal's Bat Mitzvah
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Temple Israel of Catskill
200 Spring St.
Catskill, NY, NY 12414
Shabbat Morning Service celebrating Phoebe Siegal’s Bat Mitzvah
Everyone is welcome!
May
18 2024
Simcha Kiddush @ CBAJ
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Simcha Kiddush
May
19 2024
SJCC Israel Independence Day Celebration: Breakfast & Film!
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309
NEW SCHEDULE!
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM--Festive Breakfast
10 AM to Noon: Award-winning Israeli Film "Life in Stills" and…
May
19 2024
Gates Quest - last day of school
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
If you've spent the whole school year with us, please help us celebrate and enjoy this day!
If you want to see what …
May
19 2024
Jewish Basics
10:00AM - 11:00AM
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…
May
19 2024
Book Fair
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Nassau Synagogue
12 Albany Avenue
Nassau, NY 12123
The Nassau Synagogue is pleased to announce a FREE Jewish-themed book giveaway. We have a very large collection of bo…
May
19 2024
Book Fair - Book Giveaway
11:00AM - 2:00PM
We are pleased to announce a FREE Jewish-themed book giveaway. We have a very large collection of books (history, all…
May
19 2024
Ohav Shalom's Shomrei HaBayit
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Shomrei HaBayit Annual Volunteer Recognition Brunch
More information to come!
May
19 2024
Givah B'Shana
1:30PM - 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…
May
19 2024
May
19 2024
Temple Israel's Mitzvah Day
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Please join us for a meaningful day of Social Action and Tikkun Olam.
Choose from a variety of in-house projects. Al…
May
19 2024
SJCA: Four Seasons Lodge
7:00PM
Virtual Event on Zoom
Holocaust survivors gather each summer at an idyllic hideaway in the Catskills where they savor tightly bonded friend…
May
20 2024
Nova Exhibit Day Trip
8:30AM - 7:00PM
Join us as we visit the Nova Exhibit in NYC. Cost includes transportation, admission and a boxed brunch for the ride.…
May
21 2024
UNDERSTANDING ISRAEL: A Tour of Jerusalem
12:45PM
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…
May
21 2024
Decisions of Fate
6:00PM - 7:30PM
All welcome to Accredited Course on "Decision of fate": (NYS: CLE & CME for Doctors & lawyers)
Your Jewish Compass fo…
May
21 2024
ITALIAN SHABBAT
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Themed Shabbat Series: ITALIAN SHABBAT
May 24th
Only 3 weeks away from our first themed Shabbat of the series - "Ita…
May
21 2024
Floral Focaccia Art
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
This event will involve creating floral themed focaccia with a group of wonderful local women. Come enjoy decorating …
May
22 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 …
May
22 2024
Senior Planet: Getting Started with Venmo
11:00AM - 11:55AM
Sidney Albert Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208
Still writing personal checks? Paying high ATM fees to withdraw cash? Venmo is a popular peer-to-peer payment system …
May
22 2024
Senior Moments Luncheon @ Gates of Heaven
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Free Event. Reservations are required.
Join us for a delightful lunch and musical collaboration paying tribute to Je…
May
22 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).
May
22 2024
Book Fair
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Nassau Synagogue
12 Albany Avenue
Nassau, NY 12123
The Nassau Synagogue pleased to announce a FREE Jewish-themed book giveaway. We have a very large collection of books…
May
22 2024
Evening Learning
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Israel now at 76
Israel’s 75th year was filled with challenge, disunity, heartache, pain, unity, and resilience. W…
May
23 2024
Babies & Bagelim
9:15AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Tall & Tiny (pre-walkers, age 0-1) Playgroup Parents, Grandparents, and Caretakers can meet other Jewish families wit…
May
23 2024
Community Viewing of Screams of Silence
6:30PM
Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
May
24 2024
Pot-Luck Shabbat at Temple Israel of Catskill
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Temple Israel of Catskill
200 Spring St.
Catskill, NY, NY 12414
Everyone is Welcome!
Pot-Luck dishes welcome. No pork, shellfish, dairy or eggplant.
May
25 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…
May
25 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…
May
25 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…
May
26 2024
Community Lag Ba’Omer Bonfire @ Camp Givah
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Camp Givah
88 Camp Ln
East Berne, NY 12059
Join us for a day of Family-Friendly Activities! A bonfire with smores and singing will culminate the event!
Kosher C…
May
28 2024
Community BBQ - Post Lag B'omer
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Colonie Chabad invites the community to a Lag Bomer BBQ for adults and children! All are welcome to join for a kosher…
May
28 2024
Decisions of Fate
6:00PM - 7:30PM
All welcome to Accredited Course on "Decision of fate": (NYS: CLE & CME for Doctors & lawyers)
Your Jewish Compass fo…
May
29 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 …
May
29 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).
May
29 2024
JNF-USA Females Voices for Our Homeland
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location Provided Upon RSVP
Females Voices for Our Homeland: Navigating Conversations Around Apartheid
Women for Israel has redefined female phi…
May
29 2024
Jewish Fantasy & Sci Fi Book Group @ Gates of Heaven
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
This month's book is Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke.
See the www.cgoh.org website for the QR code to register.
May
30 2024
Babies & Bagelim
9:15AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Tall & Tiny (pre-walkers, age 0-1) Playgroup Parents, Grandparents, and Caretakers can meet other Jewish families wit…
May
30 2024
May Meet-Up with YAD for Free Trivia Night @ O’Toole’s Pub
7:00PM
O'Tooles Pub
1814 Central Ave
Albany, NY
Meet up with YAD as we take on trivia night at O’Toole’s Pub in Albany! To RSVP, respond to the Facebook Event.
May
31 2024
Virtual Kabbalat Shabbat - Temple Israel of Catskill
6:00PM - 6:30PM
Facebook Live - Temple Israel of Catskill page
Virtual Kabbalat Shabbat: The Welcoming of Shabbat
With Rabbi Zoe B Zak
Facebook Live: Temple Israel of Catskill