Chag Purim Sameach! Explore our Community Calendar for fun, festive, and socially distanced celebrations, Megillah re…
Feb
20 2021
Feb
28 2021
Feb
28 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
28 2021
Hike at Colonie Town Park with Beth Emeth Brotherhood
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Meet at the trailhead at 278 Schemerhorn Rd #184; Colhone, NY 12047. Please wear a mask and RSVP to Mark Swyer mdswyer@h…
Feb
28 2021
Bible Players at Beth Emeth Live Stream
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Today's performance is: "Esther to the Rescue" - A Purim Comedy. Join us for a fun Purim show! Go to the CBE Live Str…
Feb
28 2021
Purim CAR-nival
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208
Drive on over to the Albany JCC for safe and socially distanced parking lot activities and celebrate the super fun ho…
Feb
28 2021
FUN Purim BINGO Party (virtual)
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Virtual Event | Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309
PURIM CELEBRATION Virtual BINGO with PRIZES!
Wear a costume for a chance to win extra prizes
Pick-up Bingo cards at…
Feb
28 2021
Purim Brooks BBQ Dinner at Beth Emeth
4:30PM - 5:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Come to Beth Emeth and pick up dinner! Pre-registration only, please! $12/dinner which includes chicken, baked potato…
Mar
1 2021
Apr
5 2021
Passover Guide by Rabbi Spitzer
12:00AM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Rabbi Spitzer developed a comprehensive guide on Passover Laws and Customs, with links applicable to this year's sche…
Mar
1 2021
Mar
1 2021
ECC Leadership Seminar: Communication Skills for Jewish Leaders Part 2
7:00PM
184 Washington Ave Ext
Albany, NY 12203
Contact KB Goodkin, kbgoodkin@jewishfedny.org, for more information!
Mar
1 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…
Mar
1 2021
Book Discussion with author Ed Schwarzchild
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Virtual Event | Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Ed Schwarzchild discusses his third novel, In Security
https://www.tialbany.org/event/book-discussion-featuring-auth…
Mar
1 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…
Mar
2 2021
Brain Health Series
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
A 3-part series Strategies for Taking Care of Your Brain with Sheryl Kaplan, LCSW. Staying Sharp, Staying Positive, a…
Mar
2 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…
Mar
2 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…
Mar
2 2021
Archaeology and Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls
7:00PM
B'nai Sholom Reform Congregation
420 Whitehall Road
Albany , NY 12208
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls “the most important archaeological discovery of the 20th century”? A course from B'nai S…
Mar
2 2021
JMN Equity Training for CEP Partners
7:00PM
Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203
This Jewish Multiracial Network (JMN) Equity Training is part of Jewish Federations of Northeastern New York's (JFN…
Mar
3 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…
Mar
3 2021
Lunch & Learn with Rabbinic Intern, Alexandra Stein
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
TIME TRAVEL IN THE TALMUD: The Talmud has some very cool time travel stories (seriously!), which the rabbis used to e…
Mar
3 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…
Mar
3 2021
Literature and Libations Zoom Book Club
7:00PM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Amy Lovett and author Julia Mc Kenzie Munemo will be leading the discussion of The Book Keeper.
Looking to connect …
Mar
4 2021
Eye on the World
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Lively discussions on social, cultural and political issues.
Mar
4 2021
Forward Focus | Exploring Religious Diversity in Israel | 4-Part Series
12:00PM
Virtual Event
Register here!
Forward Focus is a four-part educational series that celebrates the incredible diversity of religious…
Mar
4 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…
Mar
4 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…
Mar
4 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…
Mar
5 2021
Skiing & Snowboarding at Gore Mtn with Beth Emeth's Brotherhood
8:30AM - 5:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
ALL are invited to join CBE Brotherhood for a full day of skiing. Meet at the outside in front of the lodge at 8:30 A…
Mar
5 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 …
Mar
5 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 …
Mar
5 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…
Mar
5 2021
Shabbat Unplugged Virtual Service at Beth Emeth
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Join us for a lively and musical Shabbat Service! To access our Live Stream, go to www.BethEmethAlbany.org and click …
Mar
5 2021
Center Square Minyan with Bracha Louz
6:00PM - 6:40PM
Virtual Service
Center Square Minyan is teaming with Ohav's main minyan crew for a warm musical service featuring Bracha Louz. Bring …
Mar
5 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…
Mar
6 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…
Mar
6 2021
Torah Study at Beth Emeth
9:30AM - 10:30AM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Join members of Beth Emeth and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or…
Mar
6 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…
Mar
6 2021
Brain Health Series Part 2
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
A 3-part series (via Zoom): Strategies for taking care of your Brain: Part 2 Staying Positive with Sheryl Kaplan, LCS…
Mar
6 2021
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Walk on the Bethlehem Rail Trail
2:30PM - 3:55PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
ALL are invited to met at the rail trail at the Hilton Rd entrance in Voorheesville. There’s a parking lot next to …