Chag Purim Sameach! Explore our Community Calendar for fun, festive, and socially distanced celebrations, Megillah re…
Community Calendar
Feb
20 2021
Feb
28 2021
Feb
21 2021
J Kids Storytime Purim
8:00AM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Attention parents and grandparents of children ages 2-5. There are new PURIM online learning opportunities for young …
Feb
21 2021
Virtual Great Family Hamantash Bake
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Virtual Event
Register here!
Join Capital Chabad and PJ Library for the first-ever virtual Great Family Hamantash Bake!
Get into …
Feb
21 2021
Jump Start Your Family Tree Part II: DNA Testing
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Virtual Event
Join Susan Kugler from the Capital Region Jewish Genealogical Society to learn how to use DNA testing to help reach b…
Feb
21 2021
Purim Mask-Car-Aid
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Participants are asked to wear masks and are encouraged to come in costume to celebrate Purim. They will remain in th…
Feb
21 2021
Purim Nosh & Noise Drive Thru
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Purim Nosh and Noise bags will be available for drive thru pick-up on Sunday, February, 21 from 1:00pm-2:00pm.
Regi…
Feb
21 2021
Virutal Hamentashen Baking Class
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us to learn how to make the best homemade Hamentaschen. Great event for the entire family. Visit the temple webs…
Feb
21 2021
Bridge to the Balkans
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Virtual Event | Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Discover the Balkans - a little known Oasis of Jewish Life
Robyn Helzner presents BRIDGE TO THE BALKANS. Learn mor…
Feb
21 2021
SJCA: Matthew M. Neugroschel Annual Jewish Storytelling
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Virtual Event | Saratoga Jewish Community Arts
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts, in partnership with Temple Sinai and with a generous grant from the Jewish Federation…
Feb
21 2021
Rabbi Bob Alper Comedy "Life Doesn't Get Any Better Than This"
7:15PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Join us on Zoom for a full hour of comedy! Rabbi Bob Alper will tell stories from his book, "Life Doesn't Get Any Bet…
Feb
21 2021
SJCC Film Festival: LOVE IN SUSPENDERS
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Virtual Event | Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Israel, 2019, 93 Minutes
Hebrew with subtitles
The encounter between two people with such different personalities, s…
Feb
22 2021
J Kids Storytime Purim
8:00AM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Attention parents and grandparents of children ages 2-5. There are new PURIM online learning opportunities for young …
Feb
22 2021
Teen Talk - A Support Group
4:00PM - 4:30PM
Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203
This group is for pre-teens and teens who need support with self-esteem, peer relationships, problem-solving, pandemi…
Feb
22 2021
Purim Kindness Storytime (ages 6-8)
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Children ages 6-8 are invited to a Kindness storytime. We will read and discuss a story about kindness and doing mitz…
Feb
22 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
Feb
22 2021
Tai Chi
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Avenue
Schenectady, NY
*NOW VIRTUAL!*
Mondays 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. No Fee. Certified Tai Chi instructors, Aaron and Ina Frie…
Feb
22 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…
Feb
22 2021
Music Mondays with Cantor Marx
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Virtual Event | Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Finish the (Jewish) Lyrics
Feb
22 2021
NextDor Trivia
7:30PM
Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
Join NextDor for a fun night of trivia. Test your knowledge on various topics. Registration is required. Zoom informa…
Feb
22 2021
Parenting Support Group
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Join other parents and caregivers and get support with day-to-day parenting challenges or feeling stretched to the li…
Feb
23 2021
J Kids Storytime Purim
8:00AM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Attention parents and grandparents of children ages 2-5. There are new PURIM online learning opportunities for young …
Feb
23 2021
Caregiver Connections - A Support Group
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203
This group will provide support and information sharing for the often-overwhelming job of being an informal family ca…
Feb
23 2021
TI Take Out: Pizza for Purim
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
The Iron Works, under supervision of Temple Israel, provides pizza and hamantaschen for Purim.
Orders must be receiv…
Feb
23 2021
Coming Up For AIR - A Discussion Group for Older Adults
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203
This discussion group for older adults that will address staying connected and coping during this difficult time, mai…
Feb
23 2021
Women's Philanthropy: A Virtual Snapshot of Our JCCs and JFS
7:00PM
Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203
Jewish Federation of NENY, in partnership with our local Jewish organizations, is working hard to support and ensure …
Feb
24 2021
J Kids Storytime Purim
8:00AM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Attention parents and grandparents of children ages 2-5. There are new PURIM online learning opportunities for young …
Feb
24 2021
Book Discussion with author Ed Schwarzchild
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Virtual Event | Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(Bring your own) Lunch and Learn - Ed Schwarzchild discusses his third novel, In Security
Feb
24 2021
Beth Emeth Lunch & Learn with Rabbinic Intern, Alexandra Stein
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE PURIM THE WAY THAT WE DO? How did we get from the (very action-packed) story in the Book of Esthe…
Feb
24 2021
Community Coffee & Conversation
1:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Schmooze with Rabbi Matt! To join and learn more about ongoing programs at Congregation Gates of Heaven, visit www.c…
Feb
24 2021
(Re)Developing a Balanced Life - A Support Group
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Join others in a discussion on how to take control of our lives and our mods through a selection of meaningful activi…
Feb
24 2021
The World Turned Upside Down: Adult Ed
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
A Special Adult Education: The World Turned Upside Down -Ve'na'hafoch Hu
with Rabbi Matt Cutler and Arnie Rotenberg, …
Feb
25 2021
J Kids Storytime Purim
8:00AM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Attention parents and grandparents of children ages 2-5. There are new PURIM online learning opportunities for young …
Feb
25 2021
Grief & Loss Support Group
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203
This group provides support for those who are struggling with coping the death of a family member or friend. Join oth…
Feb
25 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…
Feb
25 2021
Pandemic Support Group
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203
This group offers support for anyone who is struggling with the challenges and changes that have come with the pandem…
Feb
25 2021
Family Purim Celebration
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Family Megillah reading, Costume parade, Recycled Groggers, Share Your Hero, Esther as a Hero, and much more!
Regist…
Feb
25 2021
Purim Drive in
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Clifton Commons
Clifton Common Blvd
Clifton Park, NY NY
Purim on the Road!
Drive into your favorite Purim party!!
Don’t miss the party of the year! Fun for kids and adul…
Feb
25 2021
Essential Purim Celebration! Drive-In/Outdoor
6:00PM
Historical Pruyn House
207 Old Niskayuna Rd
Latham, NY
To stay safe is of utmost importance, yet celebrating Purim is essential. Without compromising on the health of the c…
Feb
25 2021
Temple Sinai PURIM EVENT
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Temple Sinai
Grab those groggers and get out those costumes! We'll have student megillah chanters and a Purim spiel arranged by Ma…
Feb
25 2021
Purim Tailgate
6:15PM - 8:30PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Join us for a Purim Tailgate outdoors at Chabad with a full BBQ packed to go!
Bundle up like a true winter tailgate …
Feb
25 2021
Erev Purim Celebration Zoom Meeting with Joey Glick
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Shaaray Tefila
68 Bay Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Join Joey Glick for EREV PURIM via ZOOM.
ZOOM instructions: Join Zoom Meeting (click link)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/…
Feb
25 2021
Purim Services
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Nassau Synagogue and Jewish Community Center
12 Albany Avenue
Nassau, NY 12123
Join the Nassau Shul on Zoom to hear the whole Megillah! If you wish, come in costume, bring your own grogger and ham…
Feb
25 2021
Purim Megillah Reading
7:15PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join Rabbi Matt Cutler for a non-traditional Traditional Megillah Reading for the whole family. Visit www.cgoh.org fo…
Feb
25 2021
Purim Party for Adults Virtual Game Show
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Purim Adult Game Show with So Fun City, hosted by a writer of the Carbonaro Effect. Contenstants feel like they are o…
Feb
26 2021
J Kids Storytime Purim
8:00AM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Attention parents and grandparents of children ages 2-5. There are new PURIM online learning opportunities for young …
Feb
26 2021
PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203
**Now VIRTUAL!*
Join us for PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time, celebrate Shabbat and …
Feb
26 2021
Erev Shabbat & Purim Service at Beth Emeth
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Join us via Live Stream on the CBE web site - www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Dress in your Purim costume for a fun Service …
Feb
26 2021
In-Person Kabbalat Shabbat at Temple Israel
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Join us at 5:30 PM on Friday evening for Kabbalat Shabbat. Pre-registration is required and can be found at www.tialb…
Feb
26 2021
Purim Family Shabbat Combined Service, Temple Beth-El & Shaaray Tefila
6:15PM - 7:30PM
Virtual Service
CST-Temple Combined Family PURIM Service via ZOOM with Joey Glick participating.
ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/2878429…
Feb
26 2021
"A 'Meme'orable Megillah" with The Shushan Squares
6:30PM
Virtual Event | Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
The Shushan Squares present "A 'Meme'orable Megillah" LiveStreamed Purim & Megillah Reading
Feb
26 2021
Gates of Heaven Shabbat Service
7:00PM - 8:30PM
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. Access our live-stream link at w…
Feb
27 2021
J Kids Storytime Purim
8:00AM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Attention parents and grandparents of children ages 2-5. There are new PURIM online learning opportunities for young …
Feb
27 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…
Feb
27 2021
Torah Study at Beth Emeth
9:30AM - 10:30AM
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
27 2021
In-Person Shabbat Morning services at Temple Israel
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Join us at 10 am on Saturday mornings for weekly Shabbat services. Pre-registration is required and can be found at w…
Feb
27 2021
Havdalah - Song and Conversation
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Shaaray Tefila
68 Bay Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Join Joey Glick for Havdalah with singing, discussion, and socializing via Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8613407587…