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Thursday, December 19
Agudat Achim Chanukah Celebration, Dinner–5:30-8 p.m. 2117 Union St., Schenectady. $18 p.p. Children, $10. Info., Res.–518-393-9211.
Beth Emeth Brotherhood Trivia Night – 6 p.m. Warbler Brewery. 155 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Reg., Info. –www.BethEmethAlbany.org, 518-436-9761, Andrea McNellis, [email protected] or [email protected].
Friday, December 20
Beth Emeth Shabbat Service – 5:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Live-stream at www.CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Bethlehem Chabad Kiddush and Cocktails – 6 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Info., Res. – https://www.bethlehemchabad.com/kiddushcocktails / [email protected], 518-439-3310.
Saturday, December 21
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion Vayeishev, in-person and via Zoom. Reg.– www.CBEAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Sunday, December 22-31
Shaara Tfille, S.S.J.C.C. Film Festival 12/ 22-31– Virtual (10 Jewish films to view at home) Free. Reg. required by 12/20, Info.– Linda Bertrand, [email protected] or congregation’s office, [email protected] or call, 518- 584-2370.
Monday, December 23
Maimonides Hebrew Day School Pre-Chanukah Dinner Event–5-7 p.m. School, 404 Partridge St., Albany. Fund-raiser. Raffle, Auction, Drawings, prize packages. Info. –maimonidesschool.org/auction, 518-453-9363.
Wednesday, December 25
Saratoga Chabad Chanukah Party–2-5 p.m. 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Info.–518 584-7702.
Jewish Day Of Service–The Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY has partnered with various area non-profits open for Xmas and in need of volunteers. Info.–518-783-7800, [email protected].
Clifton Park Chabad Chanukah Movie, Chinese Dinner– 5 p.m. 495 Moe Rd., Clifton Park Res., Info.–518-495-0072.
First Night Menorah Lighting at Delmar’s “Four Corners”–5 p.m. Sponsored by Bethlehem Chabad.
Chabad of S. Rensselaer County Chanukah Celebration–2-6 p.m. Greenbush Jewish Retreat, 5 Mannix Rd., East Greenbush.
Berkshire Federation Chanukah Family Festival–4:30 p.m.Lilac Park, downtown Lenox,Mass. menorah lighting, music, food,
fire show. Info.–423-770-1310
Thursday, December 26
Chanukah Celebration Menands Village–5 p.m. Menands Firehouse Hall, 250 Broadway. Family entertainment. Gelt drop, caricaturist, holiday refreshments. Free. Sponsored by Colonie Chabad. Res., Info.– [email protected]
Chanukah Luncheon For Seniors– 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. B’nai B’rith House, 22 Knolls Rd., Schenectady. Free. Limited to 30 people. Reg. required, Info.–518-377-8803.
Clifton Park Chabad Holiday Car Parade–4:30 p.m. New Town Center Park to Clifton Common for Chanukah party. Grand Menorah Lighting at 5 p.m., Chanukah dinner, crafts, music. Res., Info.– www.cliftonparkchabad.com.
Friday, December 27
Gates of Heaven Chanukah Dinner–5:45 p.m. Temple Gates Of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. Mona’s latkes featured. $10 p.p., $25 for families. Res., Info. –518-374-8173.
Beth Emeth Shabbat Service – 5:30 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Welcome Shabbat with song and prayer. Live- stream at www.CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Saturday, December 28
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion Mikeitz, in-person and via Zoom. Reg. – www.CBEAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Chanukah Celebration Colonie Center Mall, Center Court–7 p.m. Colonie Center, 131 Colonie Center, Wolf Rd., Central Ave, Albany. Live music by Mel Wigler. Latkes, treats, and menorah lighting and a balloon twister. Free. Sponsored by Colonie Chabad. Res., Info.– [email protected]
SJCC Chanukah Celebration–6:30 p.m. Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Outdoors. Free. Info.–518-377-9903.
Sunday, December 29
Chanukah On Jay St., Schenectady– 3:30 -5 p.m. music, entertainment, games, Chanukah food. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of NENY, Capital Chabad. Info.–chanukahonjay.com.
Community Chanukah Celebration (Part of Radiant Nights)–5-8 p.m. Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, Mass. Outdoors. Menorah lighting, Round Stone Barn at 6 p.m. Tix required. Adults $15; Kids 12 and under free. Coupon Code: JFB2024in the check-out process to receive the discounted rate. Info.–413-443-0188.
Monday, December 30
Chabad Troy Menorah Lighting with Mayor of Troy–4:45 p.m. Monument Square, Broadway and 2nd St., Troy. Info.–518 274-5572.
Bethlehem Chabad Senior Connections Musical At Beverwyck – 7 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Info., Res. – https://www.bethlehemchabad.com/chanukah / [email protected], 518-439-3310.
Tuesday, December 31
Chanukah, Family New Years Eve Party–5-8 p.m. Temple Gates Of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. Family-friendly. Open to the community. To include board games, themed crafts, a scavenger hunt, dance party, movie marathon, time capsules and setting meaningful goals for new year. Family-style dinner planned. $12 per family Info., Res. – 518-374-8173, or www.cgoh.org.
Temple Israel Chanukah Glow – 4:30-5 :30 p.m. 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Family Chanukah celebration. Info.–518-438-7858.
Menorah Lighting at Delmar’s “Four Corners”–6:30 p.m. Menorah Lighting at First Night – 6 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Sponsored by Bethlehem Chabad. Info., Res. – https://www.bethlehemchabadcom/chanukah / [email protected], 518-439-3310.
Friday, January 3
Beth Emeth Shabbat Service – 5:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Live-stream at www.CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Saturday, January 4
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion Vayigash, in-person and via Zoom. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is needed. Reg.–www.CBEAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Saturday, January 11
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Day of Study–10- a.m.-4 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Rabbi Marla J. Feldman will lead the study about biblical women. Dairy brunch. $25. Res., Info.–518-436-9761.
Wednesday, January 15
Beth Emeth Notes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday– 7 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Interfaith celebration of the Capital AreaCouncil Of Churches and fund-raiser for scholarhship funds. Info.518-466-6484.
Thursday, January 16
Virtual Discussion On Revolutionizing End-of-Life Care– 7:30 p.m. Dr. Jessica Zitter to discuss human-centered approach to end of life care. Reg. required on the website, www.cgoh.org or by contacting Arnie Rotenberg at 518-374-0183, [email protected].
Friday, January 24
Saturday, January 25
SJCC Film Fest: “ Irena’s Vow” –7:30 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Saturday, February 15
SJCC Film Fest: “All About the Levkoviches” –7:30 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Saturday, March 8
SJCC Film Fest: “Auction”–7:30 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Saturday, April 27
SJCC Film Fest:“Revenge: Our Dad the Nazi Killer”–7 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Sunday, May 18
SJCC Film Fest: “Leonard Bernstein and the Israel Philharmonic”–7:30 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non. Dinner at 6 p.m. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
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.– 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.
