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Dec
2 2024
Jewish Game Night: Pre-Chanukah
4:30PM - 6:00PM
284 Osborne Rd
Loudonville, NY 12211
Let's laugh and play with friends!
Great Kosher food and snacks!
Dec
3 2024
Caffeine for the Body & Soul
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Join women for stimulating discussion, delicious pastries and coffee. Discuss Torah Topics that will infuse our daily…
Dec
3 2024
Jewish Women's Circle: Sips & Signs + Chanukah Gift Grab
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Clifton Park Chabad
495 Moe Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Ladies, you’re invited to a fun and festive event: Sips & Signs + Chanukah Gift Grab! ✨🍷🖌️
Get creative …
Dec
3 2024
JLI: Nurturing Relationships Class
7:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. This course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all …
Dec
4 2024
Women's Torah Study
8:30AM
Virtual Event
Jewish Federation of NENY
Join us Wednesday mornings for a women's Torah class with Reb Deb!
Our ancient rabbis studied Torah with intensity a…
Dec
4 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 bottom of www.cgoh.org).
Dec
4 2024
What's It All About?
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
What's It All About?
Poems that make Jewish sense of Nature. Led by Susan Comninos over four workshops: November 13,…
Dec
5 2024
JLI: Nurturing Relationships Class
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. This course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all …
Dec
5 2024
JFS 170th Celebration
6:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
JFS will be going all out to celebrate its 170th year of providing critical support to our community.
- Come and joi…
Dec
6 2024
Jammies & Jeans at CGOH
5:45PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
A magical, musical shabbat for families followed by a meal of mac & cheese or pizza.
$12/family, sign up on our websi…
Dec
7 2024
Torah Study at Cong. Gates of Heaven
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Study with us weekly in person or virtually. See the bottom of our webpage for the virtual link at www.cgoh.org.
Dec
7 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…
Dec
7 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…
Dec
7 2024
Temple Israel TIY Shabbat
10:15AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
TIY Shabbat is Temple's Israel young family Shabbat.
* (5 and under)- Enjoy Storytime, age appropriate Shabbat ritual…
Dec
7 2024
Shabbat Kids Club
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Join Us at Bethlehem Chabad for Shabbat Kids Club!
Every Saturday starting September 14, 2024
3 Groups:
Ages 0-5 -…
Dec
8 2024
Kesher-Temple Israel's Supplementary Jewish Education
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Kesher, meaning in Hebrew is connection and is Temple Israel's innovative approach to Jewish learning. As a continuat…
Dec
8 2024
Travel the Jewish World Virtually in 2024-2025 with...
1:00PM
Virtual Event | Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Travel the Jewish World Virtually 20 2024-2025 with...
Upcoming Sessions:
1. Sunday, September 22, 2024
12:00 PM - 1…
Dec
8 2024
Celebrating 50 years of the work Rabbi Yisroel & Rochel Rubin
1:30PM
Shabbos House
320 Fuller Rd
Albany, NY
Celebrating 50 Years of Capital Region Chabad and honoring its founders:
Rabbi Israel and Rochel Rubin
Sunday, Decem…
Dec
8 2024
Givah B'shana
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Givah B'shana is our all year long Camp experience! Keeping the RUCH (Camp spirit) alive with favorite camp activitie…
Dec
9 2024
Latke Wars for Jewish Women
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Chai Jewish Center of Colonie
284 Osborne Rd
Loudonville, NY 12211
A pre-Chanukah event
Dec
9 2024
RCS: A Work Of Heart
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Join us for a Work of Heart—the new course from the Rosh Chodesh Society.
Explore the beauty, purpose, and relevan…
Dec
10 2024
Caffeine for the Body & Soul
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Join women for stimulating discussion, delicious pastries and coffee. Discuss Torah Topics that will infuse our daily…
Dec
10 2024
JCC Maccabi Games Open House at SJCC
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Come to the Schenectady JCC to learning more about the JCC Maccabi Experience for Jewish Youth, ages 9-17.
Dec
10 2024
JLI: Nurturing Relationships Class
7:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. This course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all …
Dec
11 2024
Women's Torah Study
8:30AM
Virtual Event
Jewish Federation of NENY
Join us Wednesday mornings for a women's Torah class with Reb Deb!
Our ancient rabbis studied Torah with intensity a…
Dec
11 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 bottom of www.cgoh.org).
Dec
11 2024
What's It All About?
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
What's It All About?
Poems that make Jewish sense of Nature. Led by Susan Comninos over four workshops: November 13,…
Dec
12 2024
JLI: Nurturing Relationships Class
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. This course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all …
Dec
12 2024
Jewish Federation Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM
Jewish Federation of NENY (Zoom option)
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Jewish Federation Board of Directors Meeting Dates:
September 23 (Monday)
October 10
November 14
December 12
J…
Dec
12 2024
"Eretz Yisrael - Am Yisrael" An Eight-Part Zoom Series
8:30PM - 9:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Upcoming Sessions:
1. Thursday, September 12, 2024
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
2. Thursday, November 14, 2024
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM…
Dec
13 2024
Temple Israel Shalom Shabbat Dinner
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Everyone is welcome to join our monthly family-friendly Shabbat dinner.
*Kabbalat Shabbat with dinner to follow at 5:…
Dec
13 2024
Guest Speaker Series: Daniel Noah Moses
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Friday, December 13, 7:30 p.m., at Berith Sholom in Troy
Daniel Moses. His talk is titled “Conflicting Narratives …
Dec
14 2024
Torah Study at Cong. Gates of Heaven
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Study with us weekly in person or virtually. See the bottom of our webpage for the virtual link at www.cgoh.org.
Dec
14 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…
Dec
14 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…
Dec
14 2024
Shabbat Kids Club
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Join Us at Bethlehem Chabad for Shabbat Kids Club!
Every Saturday starting September 14, 2024
3 Groups:
Ages 0-5 -…
Dec
14 2024
SJCC Film Fest | No Name Restaurant
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Discussion Leader: Howard Gross
This program is cohosted by 518 KOSHER
Comedy
2023, 120 min., Germany, English
To s…
Dec
15 2024
Dec
25 2024
Hadar Gift Shop's Chanukah Sale
9:00AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Join us for our annual Chanukah Sale and save 20% when you shop Hadar this month! Visit our website to make an appoin…
Dec
15 2024
Menorah Workshop
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Chai Jewish Center of Colonie
284 Osborne Rd
Loudonville, NY 12211
Create your very own Menorah to be used on Chanukah!
Dec
15 2024
CKids: Chanukah Block Party
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Clifton Park Chabad
495 Moe Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Ready to hit the town? Tune in to the Neighborhood News Station for laugh-out-loud holiday updates before setting off…
Dec
15 2024
Kesher-Temple Israel's Supplementary Jewish Education
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Kesher, meaning in Hebrew is connection and is Temple Israel's innovative approach to Jewish learning. As a continuat…
Dec
15 2024
Volunteer at Shalom Food Pantry with Women's Philanthropy
1:30PM
Shalom Food Pantry
393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY
REGISTER HERE: https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/wp-fall-series
VOLUNTEER at SHALOM FOOD PANTRY
Help feed people righ…
Dec
15 2024
JCC Maccabi Games Open House at AJCC
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Sidney Albert Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208
Come to the Albany JCC to learn more about the JCC Maccabi Experience for Jewish Youth, ages 9-17.
Dec
17 2024
Caffeine for the Body & Soul
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Join women for stimulating discussion, delicious pastries and coffee. Discuss Torah Topics that will infuse our daily…
Dec
17 2024
Rabbi Spitzer Teaches Psalms
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join Rabbi Spitzer as he teaches psalms
Use this link to sign up and participate:
Dec
17 2024
Havurah Vatik Hannukah Celebration
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Shaara Tfille
84 Weibel Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
All Saratoga area Jewish seniors 55 plus are welcome!
Adirondack Klezmer Band
A program for every season, and for t…
Dec
17 2024
JFS Board Meeting
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Jewish Family Services Board Meeting
Dec
17 2024
JLI: Nurturing Relationships Class
7:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Relationships don’t just happen—they’re nurtured. This course empowers you to enhance, enrich, and nurture all …
Dec
18 2024
Women's Torah Study
8:30AM
Virtual Event
Jewish Federation of NENY
Join us Wednesday mornings for a women's Torah class with Reb Deb!
Our ancient rabbis studied Torah with intensity a…
Dec
18 2024
Agudat Achim's Healthy Living Group (Online)
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us online as we discuss and support each other to lead healthy lives.
Use this link to join:
https://us02web.zo…
Dec
18 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 bottom of www.cgoh.org).
Dec
18 2024
When Klezmer Meets Chanukah
7:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom
688 Clifton Park Center Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
SJCA Presents When Klezmer Meets Hanukah Concert In Person and Streaming on Zoom
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, wi…
Dec
19 2024
Community Hanukkah Celebration
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
We have lots of fun planned for our Community Hannukah Celebration!
*Major League Dreidel Contest: who can spin their…
Dec
19 2024
Hanukkah Dinner at Agudat Achim
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Please join us for a traditional Hanukkah Dinner:
Potato Squash Bisque
Brisket Sliders
Chicken Pandora (olives, sun-…
Dec
20 2024
Kiddush and Cocktails: Pre-Chanukah Edition
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Join us for Kiddush & Cocktails: Pre-Chanukah Edition! Celebrate, sip, and connect as we kick off the holiday season …
Dec
21 2024
Torah Study at Cong. Gates of Heaven
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Study with us weekly in person or virtually. See the bottom of our webpage for the virtual link at www.cgoh.org.
Dec
21 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…
Dec
21 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…
Dec
21 2024
Shabbat Kids Club
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Join Us at Bethlehem Chabad for Shabbat Kids Club!
Every Saturday starting September 14, 2024
3 Groups:
Ages 0-5 -…
Dec
21 2024
Temple Israel's Chanukah Havdallah Extravaganza!
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Pre Chanukah Extravaganza 5785- This year’s Chanukah Extravaganza will be ahead of the holiday to get us in the spi…
Dec
22 2024
Dec
31 2024
2024 Winter Jewish Film Festival
VIRTUAL EVENT | Congregation Shaara Tfille
84 Weibel Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Congregation Shaara Tfille, The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs is delighted to announce
their 2024 Winte…
Dec
22 2024
Kesher-Temple Israel's Supplementary Jewish Education
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Kesher, meaning in Hebrew is connection and is Temple Israel's innovative approach to Jewish learning. As a continuat…
Dec
22 2024
Givah B'shana
1:30PM - 3:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Givah B'shana is our all year long Camp experience! Keeping the RUCH (Camp spirit) alive with favorite camp activitie…
Dec
23 2024
Feed the Homeless: Schenectady Lighthouse Shelter
8:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Sign up ahead to provide individual items that when put together, proved a full meal for 20 people (staff and partici…
Dec
24 2024
Caffeine for the Body & Soul
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Join women for stimulating discussion, delicious pastries and coffee. Discuss Torah Topics that will infuse our daily…
Dec
24 2024
Blood Drive at Temple Israel
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Register to give blood here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time …
Dec
24 2024
Temple Israel Chinese Food & A Movie
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
We’re ordering from Chop Chop in New York City and serving a buffet-style dinner! Movies hand selected by Cantor Ma…
Dec
25 2024
SOLD OUT 2nd Annual Jewish Day of Service
Various Community Partner Locations
We are beyond grateful for the community's response to our second annual Jewish Day of Service! All volunteer opportu…
Dec
25 2024
Agudat Achim's Healthy Living Group (Online)
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us online as we discuss and support each other to lead healthy lives.
Use this link to join:
https://us02web.zo…
Dec
25 2024
Special Exhibit Hours: The Yellow Mountains (Huang Shan) of Anhui Province
10:00AM - 3:30PM
New York Folklore
129 Jay Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
The New York Folklore Gallery will be open for special hours on December 25th from 10 am to 3:30 pm. The exhibit, The…
Dec
25 2024
Four Corners Chanukah Extravaganza
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Get ready for the Four Corners Chanukah Extravaganza! Fun, food, and festive vibes for the whole family. Let’s ligh…
Dec
26 2024
Hanukkah and Talmud
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join Rabbi Spitzer at Agudat Achim as we study the relevant passage of Talmud relating to the Torah
Dec
27 2024
Hanukkah Dinner
5:45PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Please join Congregation Gates of Heaven for Hanukkah dinner featuring Mona's Latkes.
Bring your menorah. $25/family;…
Dec
28 2024
Torah Study at Cong. Gates of Heaven
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Study with us weekly in person or virtually. See the bottom of our webpage for the virtual link at www.cgoh.org.
Dec
28 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…
Dec
28 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…
Dec
28 2024
Shabbat Kids Club
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Join Us at Bethlehem Chabad for Shabbat Kids Club!
Every Saturday starting September 14, 2024
3 Groups:
Ages 0-5 -…
Dec
29 2024
Chanukah on Jay
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Jay Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
NOW INSIDE! Key Hall @ Proctors ~ 436 State St, Schenectady!
Join Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, Ca…
Dec
30 2024
CTeen: Chanukah Snow Tubing
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Clifton Park Chabad
495 Moe Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
CTeen Clifton Park invites you to join us for an exciting Chanukah event at Willard Mountain on Monday, December 3oth!
Dec
30 2024
CTEEN Chanukah Surprise!
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Get ready for a Chanukah Surprise with CTeen! Fun, friends, and festive vibes await. Don’t miss the celebration!
Dec
30 2024
Senior Connections Musical
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beverwyck
Beverwyck Lane
Slingerlands, NY 12159
Join us for the Senior Connections Musical at Beverwyck! Enjoy an afternoon of music, connection, and community spiri…
Dec
31 2024
Caffeine for the Body & Soul
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Join women for stimulating discussion, delicious pastries and coffee. Discuss Torah Topics that will infuse our daily…
Dec
31 2024
Temple Israel Light the Night Chanukah Glow Party
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
You are invited! Light the night Chanukah Glow Party:
A Chanukah celebration for families to enjoy!
Dec
31 2024
Family Friendly Hanukkah & New Years Eve Party
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12309
Congregation Gates of Heaven is thrilled to announce a special Family-Friendly Hanukkah and New Years Eve Party on De…
Dec
31 2024
Menorah Lighting at First Night
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Ring in the New Year by lighting the menorah at first night with us at Chabad of Bethlehem! Join us on December 31 fo…