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Tuesday, June 17
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York (JFNENY) Annual Meeting–7 p.m. The Golub Center, 184 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Voting for board of directors and The Jewish Community Endowment Fund Board of Governors. Voters must contribute at least $25 to JFNENY annual campaign. Mitchell D. Silber e executive director of the Community Security Initiative, a joint UJA Federation NY and JCRC-NY initiative to safeguard the Jewish community of the greater New York City area, to discuss this area’s security issues. Info.–Rebecca Miller, rmiller@jewishfedny.org, www.jewishfedny.org.
SJCA“Midas Man” –7 p.m. Shaara Tfille Synagogue, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Part of the Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival and to note LGBTQ+ National Pride Month. The film is 2024 musical biopic about Brian Epstein, known as the “fifth Beatle.” $5. Res. by 6/13–518-584- 2370 or e-mail, saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.
Beth Emeth Trivia – 6 – 9 p.m. Swifty’s Restaurant & Pub, 367 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Competition testing knowledge of everything from pop culture to history. Info. – 518- 436-9761, ext. 236, Brotherhood@CBEAlbany.org.
“Heros And Hostages” –6 p.m. following 5:15 dinner. Colonie Chabad, 401 Loudon Rd., Loudonville, Rabbi Mordechai Rubin to discuss. Jewish reactions to hostage situations to be theme. Free. Res., Info.–518-368-7886.
Havurah Vatik Sharing Stories–11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Shaara Tfille Synagogue, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. For those 55+. Catered lunch after program. Info., Adm. , Res.– Caroline , 518-587-8097 or Carla , 518-281-9503.
Wednesday, June 18
Beth Emeth Hosts NNORC Birthday Potluck – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Participants bring a favorite dish to share and NNORC (Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) will provide the June cake. All are welcome, Bringing a dish is optional. Reg.–518-516-1114 or nnorc@jfsneny.org.
Friday, June 20
Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Pride Service – 5:30 p.m. in person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live stream at CBEAlbany.org. Welcome Shabbat with song and prayer in a special service wrapping up Pride month. Info. – 518-436-9761, ext. 224, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.
Shabbat Across The Berkshires–6-8 p.m. Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Rd.,Great Barrington, Mass. Music, family-friendly service led by local rabbis, oneg. Res., Info.– 413-442-4360, https://jewishfederationoftheberkshire.regfox.com/shabbat-across-the-berkshires-2025.
Saturday, June 21
The Traveling Lens of Margo B. Singer Reception– 3-5 p.m. Sand Lake Center for the Arts (SLCA) 2880 NY-43, Averill Park. Photos from travels and from this area. As Iz will perform music. Singer to discuss her photos. Exhibit is 6/4-30. Free.
Beth Emeth Torah Study–9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Director of Program Operations Andrea McNellis to discuss weekly Torah portion in-person and via Zoom. Info. – CBEAlbany.org., 518-436-9761, ext. 236, Andrea@CBEAlbany.org.
Sunday, June 22
Clifton Park Beth Shalom Brunch —Notes 50th Anniversary– 11 a.m. Vista Restaurant,Van Patten Golf Club, 942 Main St., Clifton Park./ Jonesville. Current and former congregants to discuss the evolution of the congregation. Info., Res.–518 371-0608.
Battle of the Barbecues–4-6 p.m. Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Fund-raiser for Shalom Food Pantry. 7 teams representing local Jewish groups will compete. Samples and tips available. Non-competitors vote for People’s Choice Award. $25 prior to 6/15, $30 after. $10 per child, 5 and and under admitted at no cost. Info., Res.–chanie@shalomfoodpantry.
Beth Emeth Garage Sale Drop-off – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Arrange drop-off– CBEAlbany.org. Info. –418-436-9761, CBEAlbany.org.
Monday, June 23
Beth Emeth Garage Sale Drop-off – 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Arrange drop-off– CBEAlbany.org. Info. –418-436-9761, CBEAlbany.org.
Tuesday, June 24
Beth Emeth Garage Sale Drop-off – 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Arrange drop-off– CBEAlbany.org. Info. –418-436-9761, CBEAlbany.org.
Thursday, June 26
Clifton Park Chabad SJCA Klezmer And Kosher Festival –5-7 p.m. Clifton Park Common Park, Clifton Park Common Blvd, Clifton Park. Kosher deli and desserts. Live klezmer music, crafts. Bibas family (hostages) to be highlighted. $15 p.p. Info., Res.–https://jewishcliftonpark.org/events/klezmer-kosher-festival-4-483/, 518-495-0772, sjca.sjcf@gmail.com., 518 -584-8730.
Friday, June 27
Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service – 5:30 p.m. in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at CBEAlbany.org. Info.– 518-436-9761, ext. 224, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.
Sunday, June 29
Concert Celebration Of Berkshires Jewish Life –3-5 p.m. Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East St., Lenox, Mass. Hevreh of Southern Berkshire fund-raiser to feature Kol B’Seder (Jeff Klepper and Dan Freelander). $50. Info.–Aldeth Lewin, 413-528-6378, alewin@hevreh.org. http://hevreh.org.
Beth El Presents Discussion: “The Z Word” –9 a.m. Beth El Synagogue, 107 Adams St., Bennington, Vt. Breakfast discussion about Zionism, history, conflicts, hopes with Rabbis Michael Cohen, Seth Riemer, and Lauren Axelrod with moderator Lance Allen Wang. Info., Res.–802-442-9645.
Wednesday, July 2
SJCA:“Melodies Of Freedom” Dinner–5:30 p.m. Saratoga Chabad, 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Inspiration and music from the late Lubavitcher rebbe. $10. Info., Res.–519-525-0773, saratorah@gmail.com., sjca.sjcf@gmail.com., 518 -584-8730.
Tuesday, July 8
Bethlehem Chabad Alef Bet Art Room – 3:30 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Also 7/15, 22, 29. Info., Res.–518-439-3310, bethlehemchabad.com/artroom / info@bethlehemchabad.com.
Thursday, July 10
World Premier of The Victim–7-9 p.m. Shakespeare and Company, Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass. Three women, three interconnected monologues. Who gets to call herself a victim? Adm., Info.–413-637-3353, or boxoffice@shakespeare.org
Friday, July 11
“Jews and American Politics: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly”–11-12:30 p.m. Shakespeare and Company, Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass. Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, chancellor and Irving Lehrman Research Professor of American Jewish History, Jewish Theological Seminary to discuss. $25. Info.–413-445-4872.
“Understanding the Secret Sauce of 20th Century Conservative Judaism”–6:30 -9 p.m. Knesset Israel Synagogue, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, chancellor and Irving Lehrman Research Professor of American Jewish History, Jewish Theological Seminary to discus following Shabbat services and a community Shabbat dinner. Dinner is $25 p.p. Info.–413-445-4872.
Saturday, July 12
“Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Women and the Reimagining of American Judaism”– 12 45 -2p.m. Knesset Israel Synagogue, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz, chancellor and Irving Lehrman Research Professor of American Jewish History, Jewish Theological Seminary to discuss following Shabbat services and lunch. Q&A with Schwartz moderated by Rabbi Weiner. Info.–413-445-4872.
Tuesday, July 15
SJCA: A Train Near Magdeburg–5:30 p.m.Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Author Matthew Rozell to discuss oral history project about WW2 created by upstate NY history teacher. $10. Res. required, sjca.sjcf@gmail.com., 518 -584-8730.
Wednesday, July 16
Daughters of Sarah Legacy and Leadership Donor Dinner– 6-8 p.m. Acknowledging donors giving $1000 annually. Info. –Marcy Stryker, 518-724-3269.
Sunday, July 20
Jewish Heritage Night With The Tri-City Valley Cats–4 p.m. Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern N.Y. Adm., Info.–KB Goodkin, 518- 783-7800, kbgoodkin@jewishfedny.org.
SJCA: Tradition In Ink: The Art of Rabbi Linda Motzkin–3-5 p.m. Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Motzkin, scribe, to discuss her work/ artwork. Potluck dinner to follow. A farewell to Rabbis Linda, Jonathon Motzkin, who are leaving Saratoga. $10. Info., Res.–https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAAA62AA7FD0-57019373-fond , sjca.sjcf@gmail.com., 518 -584-8730.
Sunday, July 27
Regional JCCs’ Maccabi Games Pancake Breakfast–8- 10 a.m. Latham Applebee’s, 555 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham. Fund-raiser for area Maccabi delegation to Pittsburgh. $6. AndrewK@albanyjcc.org, 518-438-6651.
SJCA: My Name Is Asher Lev–7 p.m. Shaara Tefille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Reading of play based on Potok book. $5. Res. by 6/25–518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.
Tuesday, July 29
SJCA: Klezmer And K Food– 7 p.m. Saratoga Chabad, 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Focus on Jewish food beginning with K. $5. info., Res.–519-525-0773, saratorah@gmail.com., sjca.sjcf@gmail.com.
Tuesday, August 5
SJCA: Clifton Park Chabad Notes 18 Years–6 p.m. Clifton Park Chabad, 495 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. Info., Res.–cliftonpark chabad.com, cliftonparkchabad@ gmail.com.
Wednesday, August 6
SJCA: Furrow: A Solo Show–7 p.m. Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Play by Derek Davidson, performed by Karen Sabo. $10. Res., Info.–sjca.sjcf@gmail.com., 518 -584-8730.
Friday, August 8
“Finding Truth (and God), Without a Doubt” –11-12:30 p.m. Shakespeare and Company, Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass. Discussion with Rabbi Gordon Tucker, PhD, vice chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. $25. Info.–413-445-4872.
Sunday, August 10
Michelle Citrin Live!–7:30-9 p.m. Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East St., Lenox, Mass. Concert proceeds to benefit Berkshires Federation’s efforts. $25, young adults under 30, $20, Kids 13 and under, no cost, Advance tix required. Reg.–HERE.
Monday, August 18
SJCA: “One Big Happy Family” –2,7 p.m. Shaara Tfille Synagogue, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Comedic film directed by Emmy nominee, Matt Sohn explores what it means to be family. Writer-producer Lisa Brenner, who will participate in Q&A after the screening will attend. $10 p.p. Info.–Res. by 8/15–518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.
Sunday, August 24
“The Future of Journalism —Will A Free Press Survive?” –7:30- 9:30 p.m. Temple Anshe Amunim, 26 Broad St., Pittsfield, Mass. Hilda Vallin Feigenbaum Memorial Foundation Lecture featuring Martin Baron, retired executive editor of The Washington Post. Free. Reg. required– tinyurl.com/Feigenbaum2025.
SJCA: Shalom Festival–12-6 p.m. Congress Park, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, sponsored by Saratoga Chabad. Family activities including crafts, clowns, barbecue and music. $5. Info., Res.–519-525-0773, saratorah@gmail.com.
Wednesday, August 27
SJCA: Der Keiner Klezmer Orchestra Concert– 7 p.m. Beth Shalom Synagogue, 688 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park. $10. Reg. required–sjca.sjcf@gmail.com.
Sunday, September 14
Carrot Festival–10 a.m.-4 p.m. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady. Performances, carrot-related food, family activities, vendors. Free. Info.–518-393-9211.
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.
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, 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.–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.
