Ongoing events are now visible below the dated events.
If you have a question about an event listed here, please contact the sponsoring organization.
Thursday, March 19
A Journey Through Middle Eastern Spices: The Spice Detective–7 p.m. Beth Abraham-Jacob Synagogue, 380 Whitehall Rd., Chef Yaniv Cohen, owner of Jaffa, an Israeli restaurant in Miami, will guide attendees on the use of spices during a dinner. Adm., Info., Res.– https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/spice-detective. 518- 783-7800.
Beth Emeth Mah Jongg Tournament – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. play begins 9:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Various levels: Tournament with timed games and cash prizes or relaxed play. Reg.– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. –518- 436-9761, Info@BethEmethAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Trivia Competition 6:30 p.m. Warbler Brewery, 155 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Testing knowledge of everything from pop culture to history. Reg.– CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events. Info.– 518- 436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Friday, March 20
Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service – 5:30-6:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.CBEAlbany.org.
Saturday, March 21
Beth Emeth Torah Study– 9:30 -10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion with Andrea McNellis of the weekly Torah portion, in-person and via Zoom. Info. – 518-436-9761, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Walk – 1 p.m. Location will be sent with registration, CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events. Info. – CBESisterEvents@gmail.com.
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Brotherhood Kosher Wine Tasting – 5:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Curated selection of kosher wines, with talk by wine expert Rob Brass. Cantor Emily Short to lead havdalah. Net proceeds will be donated to the soup kitchen. An event for adults 21, $18 per person. Reg.–CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events. Info. – 518- 436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
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 exploration of a family’s mental health. Discussion to follow. Individual films: $13, $7 JCC member discount. Info.– 518-377-8803.
The Yiddish Book Center Screening Of “The Man Without a World” – 7 p.m. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass. Darkly comic portrait of life in a Polish shtetl, where residents struggle with poverty while navigating political, cultural, and religious divisions. The film will be accompanied by violinist Alicia Svigals and silent-film pianist and composer Donald Sosin. $8–$10. Tix: www.yiddishboocenter.com/
Beth Emeth Sunday Discoveries – 9:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Introduction to Jewish traditions designed for children ages 0-5. Reg. required. Info.– 518-432-1393, School@CBEAlbany.org.
Tuesday, March 24
SJCA Discussion of “The Windermere Children”– 7 p.m. Zoom. Panel to discuss Cchildren rescued in kindertransport to lake district in England . Pre-registration: https://lp.
Wednesday, March 25
Beth Emeth Youth Group – 5:30 -7 p.m,.100 Academy Rd., Albany. All high schoolers are invited to CBEYG’s weekly meeting. Info .– 518-436-9761, CBEYG@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Craft Night – 6:15 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Transforming canvas tote bags into wearable works of art. Cost $35, includes supplies and a dinner. Reg.–CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events. Info. – CBESisterEvents@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 26
Beth Emeth Hosts NNORC Birthday Potluck – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. For those over 60. those attending bring a dish to share (optional) and NNORC Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community will provide the cake. Reg. –518-516-1114, nnorc@jfseny.org or CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events.
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, www.berithsholom.org.
Saturday, March 28
Beth Emeth CBE & Me: Pesach Edition – 9 a.,, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. A Passover-themed morning for children 0-5 including matzah making, songs, play and a breakfast nosh. Reg.– required. Info. – 518-432-1393, School@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Torah Study–9:30 -10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion with Spencer Mandell,rabbinic intern, of the weekly Torah portion, in-person and via Zoom. Info. – 518-436-9761, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.
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.
Beth Emeth Sunday Discoveries – 9:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Introduction to Jewish traditions designed for children ages 0-5. Reg. required. Info.– 518-432-1393, School@CBEAlbany.org.
Wednesday, April 1
Beth Emeth 2nd Night Seder – 5:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd, Albany. Designed for all ages and stages. Activities for children and a catered dinner. Info.–518- 436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org. Reg. required, CBEAlbany.org, upcoming events.
Beth Tephilah Community Seder–8 p.m. Beth Tephilah Synagogue, 82 River St., Troy. Res. by 3/26, Cost, Info.–Leible Morrison, 518-894-3490.
Thursday, April 9
Friday, April 10
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. $10. Info. Res.–NassauSynagogue.org/AVIV.
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.
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.
