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Friday, May 3

JFed Breakfast Program– 8 a.m. Federation of Northeastern NY, 184, Washington Ave., Ext., Albany. IDF Lt. Col Avital Leibovich , CEO of American Jewish Committee, to update attendees. Info., Reg. –518-783-7800.

Hudson Yom HaShoah Commemoration–2- 4 p.m. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park “Bonhoeffer Agent of Grace” film to be shown. Discussion with Dr. Werener Steger, DCC History Professor and recipient of the Greenspan Tryst-Handel Foundation Endowed Chair in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Reg. –https://jewishfederationofdutchesscoun.regfox.com/yom-hashoa-commemoration-at-fdr-presidential-library

Beth Emeth Ruach Shabbat–5:30 p.m. in-person, 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Junior Choir and new-member welcome featured. Pre-neg at 5 p.m. Dinner, 6:30-8 p.m. Reg.- at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Sunday, May 5

Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration–7 :30 p.m.  Ohav Shalom Synagogue, 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany. To feature a one-man musical “25044” based on the life of Russell Kaback’s grandfather Szyjek Magier, who as a Polish Jewish teen  spent four years in the Nazi concentration camps and prayers, readings and reflection by area clergy. Free with registration, https://www.ohavshalom.org/events/yom-hashoah-community-remembrance-may-5-730pm/. Enhanced security planned.

WP to Attend Capital Rep’s “Three Mothers” Premiere­–2 p.m. Capital Repertory Theatre, 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Fictional account of the mothers of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman after their 1964 murders. Talk with Playwright Ajene D. Washington following performance. $60 p.p. Reg. by –3/29. https;//jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/three-mothers. Info.–518-793-7800.

Congregations Shaaray Tefila, Temple Beth El Yom HaShoah Service–7 p.m. Shaaray Tefila, 68 Bay St., Glens Falls. Faye Landsman to be guest speaker. Info.–518 792-4364.

Berkshires Holocaust Remembrance– 2-4 p.m. Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, Mass. Performing artist and lecturer Laura Wetzler will share the music and history of Sephardic and Ashkenazi communities celebrating the vitality of prewar Jewish life. Concert, candlelighting, prayers. Info.–Rabbi Daveen Litwin, 413-442-4360.

Rohkl Auerbach’s Warsaw Testament with Samuel Kassow –2-3 p.m. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St. Amherst, Mass. Also on Zoom. Noting publication of Kassow’s translation of Auerbach’s Warsaw Testament. Reg., Info.–413-256-4900, [email protected] .

Yom HaShoah Remembrance –4-5:30 p.m. Temple Israel of Catskill, 200 Spring St., Catskill. Sandy Miller to speak.

Temple Israel Catskill Plant Sale– 8:30 a.m.-noon. 200 Spring St., Catskill. Fund-raiser.

Forbidden Music Regained Talk, Concert–2:15 p.m. Musicians of Ma’alwyck. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Concert  at 3 p.m. $40. Info.–518-512-9479, https://musiciansofmaalwyck.org/home.

Wednesday, May 8

WP Bouquets For Bubbies–7 p.m. The Jewish Federation, 164 Washington Ave. Ext. Women’s Philanthropy to arrange flowers and cards for Daughters of Sarah residents. $20. Res. by 5/3. Info., Res–518-783-7900.

Thursday, May 9

Children At The Well–5:15  p.m. Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. Free. Youth storytellers to share stories. Info.–childrenatthewell.org.

Beth Emeth Mah Jongg Tournament – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., play begins 9:30. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Various levels: Tournament with timed games and cash prizes or relaxed play. Reg. –www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Bethlehem Chabad: Faces of October 7th – 7 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar., Eden Gefner, 28, survivor of oct. 7 at Kibbutz Re’im – Reg. required, Info. http://www.bethlehemchabad.com/october7 / [email protected], 518-439-3310.

Lev Senior Lunch Program–11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. SJCC, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Limited to 30 people. Free. Planting and gardening theme. Reg. required– 519-377-8803 or [email protected].

Friday, May 10

JFed Breakfast Program– 8 a.m. Federation of Northeastern NY, 184, Washington Ave., Ext., Albany. Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger to update attendees on“The Impact of The Israel-Hamas War on U.S.-Israel Relations and The Israel-Arab Peace Process” Free. Info., Reg. –518-783-7800, https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/breakfast-programs-spring-2024.

Beth Emeth Shabbat Dinner with Israeli Diplomat Yoram Ettinger – 6:30 -8 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Reg.–at www.BethEmethAlbany.org.  $18 p.p., free for ages 12 and under. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service and Blessing for Berlin Travelers – 5:30 p.m. in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century–10;45 a.m. Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Rd. Great Barrington, Mass. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld will discuss and sign his book. Info.–413-442-4360.

Saturday, May 11

Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion Kedoshim, in-person and via Zoom. Reg. –www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Beth Emeth Sisterhood Walk – 1-3 p.m. Along the Thacher State Park escarpment trail, many steps and stairs, waterfalls, 4/7 miles, 600 ft. elevation. Reg. required– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Route may change if rainy; exact start will be sent with registration. Info.– Jacki at [email protected].

Monday, May 13

Yom Hazikaron Commemoration, Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration– 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GE Theatre of Proctors, 432, State St., Schenectady. Izzy Ezagui, IDF soldier, and Judah Gavra, Israeli singer/songwriter,  to entertain. Tekes Ma’avar ceremony. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern N.Y. and Israel Bonds. $10 p.p., $15 at door. Info.–518-783-7800. Reg. https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/israel-76.

Tuesday, May 14

Ohav Shalom’s Taste Of Israel-6-8 p.m. 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany. Food music, socializing. Info.–518-527-1163.

Wednesday, May 15

Beth Emeth Lunch and Learn: Falafel And Interesting Facts About Israel’s Cuisine– 12-1:15 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Participants bring lunch. Rabbi Shara Siegfeld, will lead the session.  Info. – 518- 436-9761, [email protected].

Friday, May 17

Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service– 5:30 p.m. in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Saturday, May 18

Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30 -10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion Emor, in-person and via Zoom. Reg.– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Sunday, May 19

Temple Israel of Catskill Centennial Dinner–4:30-7:30 p.m. Jessie’s Harvest House, 819 Main St., Tannersville. Fund-raiser  and also to honor Rabbi  Zoe B. Zak. $100. Info.–https://www.templeisraelof catskill.org/centennial-dinner.

Ohav Shalom Shomrei Habayit Brunch–11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ohav Shalom Synagogue, 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany. Volunteers Laurie Abelson, Walter Greenberg, and Jeremy Kassel to be honored. Cost: $72 p.p.; Res.–https://www.ohavshalom.org/support-us/shomrei-habayit/, Info.–518-527-1163.

SJCC Israel independence Day Celebration, Film–10 a.m. 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Israeli documentary, “Life in Stills” followed by a discussion with Ben Peters who is pivotal in the film. An Israel-style luncheon is at noon. Info.–Judy Ben-Ami, 518-377 -803, or judyb@Schenectady jcc.org.

Israel Discussion For Teens–2-4 p.m. Beth El,  107 Adams St., Bennington Vt. Rabbi Seth Wax, Jewish chaplain at Williams College,  to conduct program. Pizza and snacks. Res., Info.–[email protected].

Beth Emeth Jewish Basics –10 -11 a.m., in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany or via Zoom. Led by clergy Rabbi Greg Weitzman, Cantor Emily Short and Director of Lifelong Learning Rabbi Shara Siegfeld with guest speakers. Open to all learners. Free for Beth Emeth members. $72 for non-members (covers materials). Reg.– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Tuesday, May 21

Bethlehem Chabad Floral Focaccia Art – 7 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Reg.– $20 – Adult/ $10 – Student. Info., Res.–  http://www.bethlehemchabad.com/jwc / info@bethlehemchabad.com, 518-439-3310.

Wednesday, May 22

Senior Moments Lunch  Program: A Tribute To Jewish Composers–noon. Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. Ann-Marie Barker Schwartz,  founder, and artistic director of Musicians of Ma’alwyck, and classical and jazz composer, Max Caplan to discuss and perform works of Ignaz Lilien, Pal Hermann, Erich Korngold, Fritz Kreisler, and David Hochstein. Free.  Info., Res.. required.–Arnie Rotenberg, 518-374-8173 or www.cgoh.org.

Beth Emeth Evening Learning: Israel at 76– 7 – 8:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. In-person and via Zoom. Reg.– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89446907753 Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Friday, May 24

Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service– 5:30 p.m. in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Wednesday, May 29

JNF: Female Voices for Our Homeland–7-9 p.m. Local address provided at registration “Navigating Conversations Around Apartheid” will be the topic of Olga Meshoe, a native South African and Christian Zionist. Free. Info., Reg.– Sara Hefez, [email protected] , 617-423-0999, ext. 811.

Thursday, May 30

Traces of a Jewish Artist: The Lost Life and Work of Rahel Szalit–7 p.m.  Virtual talk featuring Kerry Wallich.Close look at  art  of illustrator, painter and cartoonist of Weimar Berlin. Killed in the Holocaust. Sponsored by Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass. Free. Reg.—yiddishbookcenter.org.

Sunday, June  2

Israel Day Parade: One Nation, One Heart – 11:30- 4 p.m. starts 5th Ave. and 57th St., Manhattan. Also Street festival at 63rd St. Info.–local. 518-783-7800 or Marissa Lopez at [email protected] , https://celebrateisraelny.org

Tuesday, June  4

HACD Kesher L’Yisrael Gala–6 p.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Fund-raiser, celebration of the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and community’s connections with Israel. Info.– Sandra Goldmeer, [email protected].

Thursday, June  6

The Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY Annual Meeting– 7 p.m. 184 Washington Ave. Extension, Albany. Info.–518-783-7800.

Thursday, June  13

Beth Emeth Mah Jongg Tournament – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., play begins 9:30. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Pick the level: Tournament with timed games and cash prizes or relaxed play. Reg. –www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].

Wednesday, June  19

“Nathan-ism”– 2-3;30 p.m. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass. Film by Elan Golod. About Syrian immigrant artist  and his compulsion to create a visual narrative of guarding Nazi war criminals at the end of WW 11.$8. Info.– 413-256-4900. (See 6/23)

Sunday, June 23

The JFNENY North Country Event–7 p.m. Saratoga Music Hall. 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Featuring talk by Rabbi Menachem Creditor. Info.–518-783-7800.

“Nathan-ism”– 2-3;30 p.m. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass. Film by Elan Golod. About Syrian immigrant artist  and his compulsion to create a visual narrative of guarding Nazi war criminals at the end of WW 11.$8. Info.– 413-256-4900. (See 6/19)

Sunday, June 30

Battle Of The Barbecues Competition –4-6 p.m. Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Organizations compete  as a fund-raiser for the Shalom Food Pantry. Attendees taste/judge. Info.–Chanie Simon, 518-439-3310.

Sunday, August 25

Jewish Heritage Night With the Tri-city Valleycats– 4 p.m. Joseph Bruno Stadium 80 Vandenburgh Ave. Troy.Baseball night sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern N.Y. Info.–518-783-7800.

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, [email protected].

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. – Kathy Golderman at 518-436-9761

Sunday Morning Yoga with Megan Futterman– 10:45-1:45 a.m. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Babysitting available. Res. to Kathy Golderman at 518-436-9761

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

Mazel Tots– 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Beth Emeth Parenting Center, 100 Academy Rd., Res.– 518-436-9761, ext.230.

ARBA for Fours– 9:30 a.m.-noon. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Info. –[email protected].

K’Tanim–Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Newborns to preschoolers. Parent must attend. Info.– [email protected].

Sunday Mah Jongg Lessons– 9:45-11:45 a.m. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Res. to Meryl Schwalb, [email protected].

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, 7:30-9 p.m. B’nai Sholom, 420 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Info.– http://www.neimah.org/, or 518-458-2517.

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.–[email protected].

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 [email protected].

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. – Contact 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.