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Thursday, April 9

Bethlehem Chabad Moshiach Seudah – 7 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Info., Res.–https://www.bethlehemchabad.com/seudah / info@bethlehemchabad.com, 518-439-3310.

Friday, April 10

UAlbany Hillel Shabbat Dinner Honoring Ilene Sykes – 8 p.m. University at Albany, Campus Center Ballroom, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany. Res., Info.–nmanon@albany.edu., https://www.ualbanyhillel.org/event-details/shabbat-dinner-to-honor-ilene-sykes.
Sunday, April 12
Yom HaShoah Observance–2-3:30 p.m.  Tanglewood Learning Institute Studio E, Linde Center for Music and Learning Lenox, Mass. Terezín Music Foundation Director Mark Ludwig will share  how music by Jewish composers—and other artistic expression in the Terezín concentration camp—was co-opted for Nazi propaganda. Music by members of the Terezín Music Foundation Ensemble, a memorial, candle lighting, prayers. Sponsored in part by the Berkshire Jewish Federation. Reg., Info.–https://jewishfederationoftheberkshire.regfox.com/community-holocaust-remembrance-day-2026.
SJCA Showing Of  “Odette,” Panel Discussion– 6 p.m. Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Dessert reception. Panel discussion also available on Zoom. True story of Odette Sansom, British spy  in France during WW 2. Info., Res.–https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/4NCpu8c/Odette.
Temple Israel Mimouna Celebration– 7-9 p.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Moroccan style end of Passover program. Sweets, music, dancing, henna. For those  21+. $18 p.p. Res., Info.–518-438-7858. https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/yad-event-registration-form .
Eighteen For Life Book Discussion–3-5 p.m. Chatham Synagogue, 1536 County Route 28, Valatie. 2 daughters of Holocaust survivors, cousins of congregants to discuss impact of Holocaust on them.  Info., Res.– tcsntmembers@gmail.com https://www.thechathamsynagogue.org/.
Monday, April 13
Capital District Yom HaShoah Commemoration– 7 p.m. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady. Murray Jaros, Holocaust survivor to speak. Sponsored by the Capital District Board of Rabbis and Cantors. Reg., Info.– 518-393-9211, https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/yom-hashoah-26
Tuesday, April 14
“Saving The World Entire: Rescuers During The Holocaust”–7 p.m. The Jewish Federation of Northeastern N.Y., 184 Washington Ave., ext., Albany. Documentary highlights four Polish rescuers. Community discussion with filmmakers. Cohosted by Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial group. The program, noting Yom HaShoah, is limited to 90 people. Free. Reg. required, Jewishfedny.org/saving-the-world-entire.

Thursday, April 16

SJCA: Braid Performance Of —On Being Jewish Now–7 p.m.  Zoom. Being Jewish after Oct. 7. Stories are curated from the book of the same name, edited by Zibby Owens. Braid presents Salon Theatre, a hybrid of storytelling and theatre, to present Jewish  voices and experiences. Reg., Info.–https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/IPBr4T8/BraidApril16evening. (See 4/19)

Sunday, April 19

SJCA: Braid Performance Of —On Being Jewish Now–2 p.m.  Zoom. Being Jewish after Oct. 7. Stories are curated from the book of the same name, edited by Zibby Owens. Braid presents Salon Theatre, a hybrid of storytelling and theatre, to present voices and experiences. Reg., Info.–https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/IPBr4T8/BraidApril16evening. (See 4/16)

Nassau Shul Documentary, Director’s Talk “Beyachad Levad (Alone Together)”–10:30 a.m. Nassau Synagogue, 12  Albany Ave., Nassau. 56 min. Israel documentary accompanied by director’s talk by Maya Tiberman on Zoom. $10. Info., Res.– https://tinyurl.com/Film-Alone-Together. NassauSynagogue.org.

Temple Gates of Heaven Jewish Food Festival–12:30- 3:30 p.m. 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. $25. Info.–518-374-8173.

Tuesday, April 21

Havurah Vatik: “Broadway Musicals”– 11 a.m. –1 p.m. Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave. Saratoga Springs. For Saratoga area Jewish seniors 55+. Catered lunch, film. Info, Res. by 4/15– havurahvatik@gmail.com,  gordoncarla50@gmail.com ,518-584-2370.

Community Yom HaZikaron Commemoration,  Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration– 6  p.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany.  Meals can be purchased in advance. Tix, Res.–518- 783-7800, jewishfedny.org/israel-78

Wednesday, April 22

SJCC Senior Well-being Talk Series: “How To Identify And Stop The Most Common Financial Tricks And Scams” –11 a.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Talk followed by hot lunch. $5. Info., Reg.–518-377-8803.

Sunday, April 26

“Jewish Life in Venezuela, Pre- and Post-Chávez: A Personal Experience” –10:30 a.m., via Zoom. Samy Yecutieli, a fourth-generation Venezuelan Jew   will discuss. Free program sponsored by Congregation Agudat Achim. Reg. required– link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GivZ3VnGS-CffgpdFb-leQ .

SJCC Touch A Truck–2 -4 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Vehicles that keep the community safe featured. Other family activities indoors and out. $8 p.p. (children under 2 are free). Tix.: https://schenectadyjcc.org/Touch-a-Truck.

Tuesday, April 28

Malka and Eitan Evan Annual Yom Ha-Shoah Lecture –6:30 p.m. Standish Room (SL 330 in the Science Library, third floor), at the U.Albany Uptown Campus, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany. Speaker, Dr. Magda Teter (Fordham University) will present on “Historical Reflections on Anti-Semitism in Our Times.” Refreshments at 6 p.m. Info., Res.– 518-442-5300, cjs@albany.edu.

Wednesday, April 29

Jewish Catholic Dialogue: Coming of Age in Our Traditions: Jewish and Catholic Confirmations–noon-1:30 p.m. Temple Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd. Albany. Rabbi Nomi Manon, executive director of U.Albany Hillel and Fr. Anthony Barratt, director of prayer and worship for the Diocese of Albany to lead discussion. Those attending bring their own lunch. Free. Reg. –https://cbealbany.org/event/lunch–learn-jewishcatholic-dialogue–4-29-2026.

Sunday, May 3

“999: The Forgotten Girls” –7 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. 2024/ 105 min./French with subtitles. Documentary about  999 unmarried Jewish  women sent to Auschwitz. Discussion led by Prof. Stephen Berk to follow. Individual films: $13, $7 JCC member discount. Info.– 518-377-8803.

Monday, May 18

Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center Pillars of the Community Awards– Pillars honorees are Robert Kivort, Scott and Ellen Hollander, Garry and Jane Sanders. Info.– albanyjcc.org/pillars-awards or contact ElizabethM@AlbanyJCC.org.

Thursday, June 4

SJCA: Braid Performance Of L’Chaim, America! –7 p.m.  Zoom.America at 250  years Braid presents Salon Theatre, a hybrid of storytelling and theatre, to present voices and experiences. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Ow4csY4/BraidJune4Evening. Info.–518-584-8730. (See 6/7)

Sunday, June 7

SJCA: Braid Performance Of L’Chaim, America! –2 p.m.  Zoom. Braid presents Salon Theatre, a hybrid of storytelling and theatre, to present Jewish voices and experiences. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/gkWBs7F/BraidJune7Afternoon Info.–518-584-8730.  (See 6/4)

ONGOING EVENTS

Beth Emeth  Monday Knit & Nosh – 7-8:30 p.m. chat via Zoom.  Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469905713?pwd=WUpIRkZrenYyY1hIMnY5M2NxeWlYUT09; Password: “128452.” Info. –Marion Greenberg, marionleeg@aol.com.

Beth Emeth Weekly Saturday Torah Study – 9:30-10:30 a.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the weekly Torah portion. No knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is necessary to participate. In person, proof of COVID-19 vaccination and masks. Join by Zoom, log in at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84512316701; Password: CBE. Info.–Andrea McNellis  at 518-436-9761.

Beth Emeth Sunday Discoveries –9:30 a.m. – noon. Free playgroup. Meet other parents while the kids play in staffed Discovery Room. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Info. – 518-436-9761 or School@CBEAlbany.org.

Beth Emeth CBE & Me– 9- 10 a.m.  Select Saturdays. Newborn to Pre-K children and their grown ups are invited to join for Shabbat and holiday celebrations with sing-alongs,  stories, and crafts. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Info. – 518-436-9761 or School@CBEAlbany.org.

RCS: Lift Your Life – 7 – 8 p.m.  393 Delaware Ave., Delmar.  11/3, 12,/8/, 1/12. 2/9. 3/9. 4/13, 5/18. Info., Res.–
bethlehemchabad.com/rcs / info@bethlehemchabad.com, 518-439-3310.

Weekly Torah Portion Discussion–Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady. Free.

Kikush V’Cafe: Hebrew and Coffee–8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Temple Israel. 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Variety of topics. Tuesdays thru June 24. Info.–518- 438-7858.

Beth Emeth ARBA for Fours– 9:30 a.m.-noon. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Twice a month. Info. –school@CBEAlbany.org.

Babies Morning Out–Mondays, 9:15-11:30 a.m., Sundays 9:30a.m.-noon. Temple Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. 518-374-8173.

Kabbalah for Beginners– Mondays, 7 p.m. Bethlehem Chabad 393 Delaware Ave., Albany Info.–Rabbi Nachman Simon, 518-439-8280.

Talmud for Beginners–Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Bethlehem Chabad 393 Delaware Ave., Albany. Info.–Rabbi Nachman Simon, 518-439-8280.

Ne’imah Jewish Chorus Rehearsals– Sundays, 4-6 p.m. B’nai Sholom, 420 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Info.– or 518-458-2517, Info.–sherrykearns33@yahoo.com.

PJ Library Havdalah Play Group– Tuesdays, 9:15 a.m. Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. Free. 518-374-8173 or Amy Drucker, 518-783-7800.

Chane’s Yiddish Vinkl with Noami Halpern– Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.  at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Free. Info.– (845) 679-2218.

“Chug Ivrit” Modern Hebrew Conversation Group– Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Free. Info.– (845) 679-2218.

Contemplative Meditation with Gail Albert– Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Free. Info.– (845) 679-2218.

“The Jewish View” Television Program– Co-hosts: Rabbi Nachman Simon, Chabad House of Delmar, Marc Gronich, Statewide News Service, jbiztechvalley, shown in Albany on Channel 18 (for digital cable subscribers) Channel 116.3 (for standard & basic cable subscribers) Monday, 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m., Bethlehem Community Television Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Verizon Foist Channel 28 TimeWarner Channels 17 and 116-118. Schenectady cable access, Open Stage Media: Sunday, 9 p.m., Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, 9 p.m. Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Friday, 11:30 a.m. Info.–delmarchabadsimon@gmail.com.

Torah/Haftorah Cantillation Class– Mondays, 8-9 p.m. Cantor Rogerio Marx teaches/sings biblical chanting. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. 518-438-7858.

Hebrew Classes– Shaaray Tefila, 68 Bay St., Glens Falls. Intermediate, Wednesdays 7 p.m. Introductory, Wednesdays 8 p.m. 518-926-6620.

Hebrew Literature Class– weekly after Saturday morning Kiddush. Shaaray Tefila, 68 Bay St., Glens Falls.

Baby Loves Shabbat, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.  Classes for mothers, children (ages 1-4). At Clifton Park Chabad, 495 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. 518-495-0779 or info@cliftonparkchabad.com.

Torah Studies, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. At B’nai Sholom, 420 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Info.– 518-482-5283.

Soul Maps, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Kabbalah to navigate your inner world. Clifton Park Chabad, 495 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. In-person or via Zoom meeting. Zoom. Reg. – https://jewishcliftonpark.org/events/soul-maps/ Info. – Contact Rabbi Yossi Rubin at 518-495-0772

Torah Studies, Wednesday evenings.  At Clifton Pk. Library, 475 Moe Rd. By Clifton Park Chabad’s Rabbi Yossi Rubin. In-person or via Zoom. To attend via Zoom: Contact Rabbi Yossi Rubin 518-495-0772;

Story Time & Shema, Wednesdays, 6:30-7 p.m. “Virtual.” Children’s program by Clifton Park Chabad. For Zoom info.– Leah Rubin at 518-495-0779.

Women’s Torah & Tea, Thursdays, noon. Clifton Park Chabad, 495 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. In-person or via Zoom meeting. For Zoom info. – Contact Rabbi Yossi Rubin at 518-495-0772

Torah Studies with Rabbi Zalman Simon, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Bethlehem Chabad, 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar.

Intro. to Judaism Classes, Sundays, 9-10 a.m. Rabbi Chanan Markowitz. At Beth Shalom, 688 Clifton Pk. Ctr. Rd., Clifton Pk. 518-371-0608.

Mah Jongg Mondays, 12-4 p.m. Temple Israel, Catskill, 220 Spring St. Info.– 518-945-1635.

Yiddish Forum Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. AJCC, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. $2.25. Info.– 518-438-6651, ext. 11.