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Friday, February 6
Beth Abraham-Jacob Scholar In Residence Shabbat–4:45-8 p.m. Beth Abraham-Jacob Synagogue, 380 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Shabbat dinner with Rabbi Anthony Manning.“Will Mashiach Be A Kabbalist or a Rationalist?” to be discussed. $36. Res. by 2/2, Info.https://www.cbaj.org/form/scholar-in-residence-dinner-february-2026.html or 518-489-5819.
Berith Sholom Discussion With Producers Shantel Destra, Dana Wright–7:30 p.m. Berith Sholom, 167 Third St., Troy. Producers for “Black & Jewish America: An Interwoven History” companion piece for WMHT to discuss the videos and the subject. In-person or via Zoom , To dial in by phone, 646.558.8656. meeting ID: 201 879 014.
Sunday, February 8
CBE Book Club: My Promised Land–10 a.m. Temple Beth El Social Hall, 107 Adams St., Bennington, Zoom by registration. Book by Ari Shavit to be discussed. Res., Info., cbevtoffice@gmail.com, 802- 442-9645.
Zikaron Basalon: Holocaust Remembrance Program–1 p.m. Niskayauna home. Dr. Thea Friedman to discuss her 101-year- old grandmother, a survivor and survival, resilience, rebuilding, and intergenerational connection, Reg., Info.–https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/zikaron-basalon. 518-783 7800.
YAD Super Bowl Party–6 p.m. The Jewish Federation of NENY, 184 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. $10 p.p. Reg.,Info.–https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/yad-event-registration-form, 518- 783-7800.
Monday, February 9
Bethlehem Chabad: The War In My Backyard – 7-8 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Bruma Efune shares her experiences under fire in southern Israel. $20. Info., Res.–518-439-3310, www.bethlehemchabad.com/israel / info@bethlehemchabad.com, .
Tuesday, February 10
SJCA Neugroschel Jewish Storytelling Program– 7 p.m. Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway Saratoga Springs. $10. Reg., Info.–518- 584-8730, office@saratogasinai.org.
“Modernity and Jewish Life at the End of the Ottoman Empire: A Conversation”–5 p.m. Skidmore College Wyckoff Center in Case Campus Center. Dina Danon, associate prof. of Judaic studies and history Binghamton University, and Murat C, Yildiz, associate prof. of history Skidmore College, to discuss. Free. Info.–www.skidmore.edu/perlow.
Thursday, February 12
SJCA: Braid Performance Of—Do The Right Thing –7 p.m. Zoom. Storytelling theatre of Jewish concerns. Braid presents Salon Theatre, a hybrid of storytelling and theatre, to present Jewish voices and experiences Reg., Info.– https://lp.
Thursday, February 12-15
“Pink Lady” (virtual screening) –7 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. 2020 / 90 min./USA. A young ultra-Orthodox couple in Jerusalem contending with extramarital relationship. Discussion leader on 2/15: “Eshel” a Jewish organization for Orthodox LGBTQ+/ 2024 /104 min. / Hebrew (w/subtitles) /Israel/Italy. Individual films: $13, $7 JCC member discount. Info.– 518-377-8803.
Friday, February 13
Agudat Achim Community Shabbat Dinner–6:30 -8 p.m. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St. Schenectady. Italian themed dinner. Info., Res.–518-393-9211 https://www.agudatachim.com/.
Sunday, February 15
SJCA: Braid Performance Of—Do the Right Thing –2 p.m. Zoom. Storytelling theatre of Jewish concerns. Braid presents Salon Theatre, a hybrid of storytelling and theatre, to present voices and experiences. Reg., Info.–https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Og7e3m7/BraidFeb15DoRightThing. Info.–518-584-8730. (See 2/12)
Thursday, February 19
Beth Emeth Yom HaShoah Candle Bagging– 5:30-7:30 p.m. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd. Albany. Community-wide participation in assembling delivery routes. Info.–https://cbealbany.org/event/yom-hashoah-candle-bagging-2-19-2026.
Friday, February 20
Colonie Chabad Shabbat Of Incusion Dinner–5 p.m. 401 Loudon Rd., Loudonville. In conjunction with Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Aleena Buchanan, Siena student to speak. Res., Info.–Rabbi Mordechai Rubin, ChaiCenterColonie@gmail.com, 518-368-7886.
Saturday, February 21
Berith Sholom To Screen“David: One Boy Two Faiths” 5:30 p.m. Berith Sholom, 167 3rd St., Troy. Movie after havdalah. Res., Info.–Jack Mintzer, jewishlife@berithsholomtroy.org.
Saturday, February 28
Adult Purim Palooza–7:30-11 p.m. Ohav Shalom Synagogue, 115 Krumkill Rd., Albany. Costumes, DJ, cocktails, wine, raffle. YAD members, $30, $40.community p.p. Reg.–https://ohavshalom.shulcloud.com/form/purim-palooza-5786-20261.html.
Sunday, March 1
PJ Library Purim Carnival–12-2 p.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Family Purim activities. Free. Info.–518-438-7858. Reg.– https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/purim-carnival-2026.
Monday, March 2
Havana Nights Purim Party–6:15-8:15 p.m. Bethlehem Chabad, 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Cuban cuisine. Info.–https://bethlehemchabad.com/havanapurim.
Purim Potluck Dinner, Diva Spiel–5:30-8:30 p.m. Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. Purim celebration with musical parody.Those planning to attend asked to bring dish for 10. Info., Res—https://www.cgoh.org/form/2026-purim-potluck-dinner.html., 518-374-8173.
Tuesday, March 3
A Magical Purim Party–5-7 p.m. Bethlehem Chabad, 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. $20. Res., Info. –518-866-7658,
bethlehemchabad.com/magicalpurim
Wednesday, March 4
Community Shushan Purim Celebration– 5:30 p.m. Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Dinner, music, masquerade, contests, dancing.
SJCC Senior Well-being Talk Series: “Better With Age”–11 a.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Talk followed by hot lunch. $5. Info., Reg.–518-377-8803.
Sunday, March 8
SJCC Purim Carnival– 2-4 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady, Family entertainment. Costumes, Food, games.Pre-register by 3/6 per family pricing, $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $25 at the door. https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=3111&pid=107813&sid=3295609
Wednesday, March 11
Womens’ Spa For The Body And Soul–6:30-8:30 p.m. Bethlehem Chabad, 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. $25. Info., Res.– https://www.bethlehemchabad.com/jwcevents.
Anshe Emeth Babka Baking Class–Anshe Emeth Synagogue. 240 Joslen Blvd., Hudson. $45 for non-members and $30 for congregants.
Sunday, March 15
Super Sunday–The Jewish Federation of NENY Charity Phone-a-thon. Volunteers solicit monies to support the Jewish community. Jewish Federation of NENY, 184 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Info.–518- 783-7800.
Wednesday, March 18
Gates Of Heaven Senior Moments Jazz Lunch–noon-1 :30 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady.Jazz trio to perform. Free for congregants, $5, others.
Sunday, March 22
“This Is My Mother” –7 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. 2024/ 105 min./French film with subtitles. An a exploration of a family’s mental health. Discussion to follow. Individual films: $13, $7 JCC member discount. Info.– 518-377-8803.
Friday, March 27
Reform Founders’ Day Shabbat–7:30-9:30 p.m. Berith Sholom Synagogue, 167 3rd St.,Troy.Area Reform congregations to gather to celebrate local connections to the movement. Efraim Yudewitz, director of URJ Crane Lake Camp, to discuss the camp. Info.–518-272-8872.
Sunday, March 29
Jewish Schenectady Dinner–5:30 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady.Family program. Mopco Improv Theater entertainment.
$10 p.p. 13 +, $5 , ages 6-12, Free for those under 5. Household max, $50.Res. by 3/22, Info.–Michelle Ostrelich, michelleostrelich@gmail.com, or Rachel Besser, rachael.besser@gmail.com.
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)
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
“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.
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.
