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Wednesday, May 7
Beth Emeth Lunch & Learn: “Mama Said There’ll Be Days Like This” – 12 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or on Zoom. Exploration of the complex relationship between mothers and their children, led by Rabbi Ami Monson. Participants bring lunch. also on Zoom using CBEAlbany.org’s event calendar. Info.– 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Thursday, May 8
Temple Israel Of Albany 75th Anniversary Gala–6 p.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Honoring TI Cantor Rogerio Marx on Chai (18th) anniversary. Comedian Benji Lovitt. L Chaim, Laughter, Legacy —Various ticket prices and sponsorships. Info., Reg.–https://www.tialbany.org/518-438-7958.
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Susan B. Shpeen Memorial Donor – 6 p.m. Normanside Country Club, 150 Salisbury Rd., Delmar. Dinner and Trivia contests featured as teams battle for prizes and bragging rights. Reg. required by 4/28, www.CBEAlbany.org. Info.–518-436-9761, [email protected].
Friday, May 9
Jewish Federation Community Shabbat–6 p.m. Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Area Jewish streams to unite for Shabbat dinner program. Adm., Reg., Info. –518-783-7800.
Saturday, May 10
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the weekly Torah portion, Achrei Kedoshim, in-person and via Zoom. George Forrest will lead discussion. Reg.–www.CBEAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Sunday, May 11
“Louis B. Mayer, Irving Thalberg, and the Making of Jewish Identity in Hollywood”–2 p.m. in-person and Zoom. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass. Writer/film critic Kenneth Turan to discuss his book. Free. Reg., Info.–https://support.yiddishbookcenter.org/site/Ticketing?view=Tickets&id=11263&s_src=Event&s_subsrc=ktperson/413.256.4900.
Monday, May 12
Selections From Amidah in the Pandemic: Received Blessings (2023)–6:30- 8 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd. Leiah Bowden to read her reflections from her book. Free. Info., Res.–518-377-8803 or [email protected].
“Tiny Tots” With the Albany SymphonyOrchestra – 10:45 a.m. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Youngsters 6 months to 6 years old invited to attend the symphonic fairy tale “Peter and the Wolf.” Info., tix at www.albanysymphony.com. (See May 13)
Tuesday, May 13
SCJA Film Discussion: “Divided We Fall”–7 p.m. Virtual. $10. Reg. required, Info. –518-584-8730, [email protected].
“Tiny Tots” With the Albany Symphony Orchestra– 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd.,Albany. Youngsters 6 months to 6 years old invited to attend the symphonic fairy tale “Peter and the Wolf.” Info., tix. at www.albanysymphony.com. (See May 12)
Thursday, May 15
Bethlehem Chabad Lag B’Omer BBQ & Bonfire – 5- 7 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Info., Res.–518-439-3310, or bethlehemchabad.com/lagbaomer / [email protected].
Colonie Chai Lag B’Omer Celebration –5:30 p.m. 401 Loudon Rd., Loudonville. Petting zoo, pony rides, unity celebration, barbecue, Free, with a suggested donation of $10 per person or $25 per family. Res. by 5/10, [email protected] 518-368-7886.
AJCC 2025 Pillars of the Community Awards–5:30 p.m. Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Henry (Hank) M. Greenberg, Dr. Larry and Ellen Kotlow, and Dr. Gavin and Karen Setzen to be honored. Inaugural Corporate Pillar Award will be awarded to the Neil Jane William Estelle Golub Family Foundation Inc. Info.–Joslyn McArdle, j.mcardle@
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, light refreshments. Reg.–CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Berkshires Lag B’Omer Barbecue–12-1 p.m. Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. Res. required before 9 a.m. on 5/14, 413 442-2200, $3 for adults over age 60, $7 all others.
Friday, May 16
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, [email protected].
Sunday, May 18
SJCC Film Festival: “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.
A Dive Into Jewish Comics–9:30 a.m.-noon. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady. Comic book authors Arnon Shorr and Josh Edelglass will present kid program at 9:30, “Discovering Monsters in Jewish Folklore,” with a screening of “Toledano” followed by a brunch and then adult program, “People of the (Comic) Book: New Stories for an Ancient People,” at 11 a.m. $10. Info.– 518-393-9211.
Temple Sinai Celebration–5:30-8 p.m. The Inn At Saratoga, 231 Broadway Saratoga Springs. Cocktails, Hors d’oeuvre. Res., Info.–518-584-8730 www.saratogasinai.org [email protected].
Tuesday, May 20
Yolina Live In Concert–6:30-9 p.m. Ohav Shalom Synagogue, 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany. Fund-raiser for the Hebrew Academy. Musical duo from Israel. Info.–https://hacdalbany.org/yonina/.
Thursday, May 22
From Campus to Courtroom: “Fighting Anti-Semitism Where It Starts to Where It Spreads”–7 p.m. Saratoga City Music Hall, 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Adela Cojab, a Syrian-Lebanese Jewish author, legal advocate, and media contributor, to discuss at JFNENY North Country program. Info.–518-793-7800. $25. Dessert reception. Res. by 5/16, Info.–Linda Pollack Kessler 518- 783-7800, [email protected]. Reg.–https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/cojab-2025.
Tuesday, May 27
Maimonides School Scholarship Tribute Dinner–6:30-8:30 p.m. Shabbos House, 320 Fuller Rd., Albany. Rabbi Michael, Leah Caras and Rabbi Schneur Zalman, Elisheva Liberman to be honored. Adm., Res. Info. –Raizy Rubin, [email protected], 518-453-9363.
Thursday, May 29
Berkshires PreShavuot Lunch 12-1 p.m. Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. Res. required before 9 a.m. on 5/28, 413 442-2200 $3 for adults over age 60, $7 fall others.
Friday, May 30
“Chaim Weizmann and the Two State Solution”––2 – 3 p.m. Shakespeare and Company Tina Packer Playhouse, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass. Dr. Jehuda Reinharz, biographer, to discuss Weizmann’s views. Res.–https://ci.ovationtix.com/403/production/1234488?performanceId=11614782.
Sunday, June 1
Colonie Shavuot Late Night Study, Dinner–7:45 p.m. Rabbi Mordechai, Chana Rubins’ home, 401 Loudon Rd., Loudonville. Info., Res. [email protected], 518-368-7886.
Monday, June 2
Colonie Chabad Shavuot Celebration, Dairy Buffet– 5:30 p.m. Rabbi Mordechai, Chana Rubins’ home, 401 Loudon Rd., Loudonville. Ice Cream and dairy dinner. Recitation of the 10 Commandments. Res. required, 518-368-7886
Thursday, June 5
Jewish Family Services Mensches & Mimosas–7 p.m. Virtual. Anschel Weiss Community Builders Award presentation to Rabbi Scott L. Shpeen. Efforts of 27 community volunteers (menschen) to be noted. Info.–jfsneny.org/mm2025/ or 518-482-8856.
Sunday, June 8
Jewish Schenectady Day, 2 p.m.-? p.m. Schenectady JCC, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady.Variety of activities for kids and adults including a 5 p.m. dinner. $18 p.p., $9 kids 6-12. Free for tots. Household max– $60. Res., Info.–Mindy Holland, info@jewish fed ny.org, 518-377-8803.
“The Evolution Of The Yiddish Book Center”–2 p.m. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass. Also live-stream. Aaron Lansky, the Center’s founder and in final public talk as president, will reflect on the beginnings of the Center, its 45 years, and future. Reception. Reg. yiddishbookcenter.org/rosenblatt
Wednesday, June 11
JNF Reception: “A Story of Strength”– 7 p.m. JNF Women For Israel celebrated in Albany. Free. Res. required. jnf.org/wficr. or Emily Pfeffer, 617-423-0999. ext. 812.
Tuesday, June 17
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York (JFNENY) Annual Meeting–7 p.m. Voting. The Golub Center, 184 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Nominations for officers and members of the Board of Directors of Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York (JFNENY) and the Endowment Board of Governors of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation has begun. Info.–Rebecca Miller, [email protected].
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.–Andrea McNellis at 518-436-9761.
Temple Gates of Heaven: Restoring the Soul:–8 a.m. Virtual. Jewish prayer and images half hour session led by Rabbi Matt Cutler. Every week thru June 4. Info.–518-37-8173.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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. –[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.
