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Thursday, February 26
Beth Emeth Hosts NNORC Monthly Birthday Potluck – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Those over 60 invited to bring a dish to share and NNORC will provide the cake. (Bringing a dish is optional.) Reg.– 518-516-1114, nnorc@jfseny.org or CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events.
Beth Emeth Trivia – 6:30 p.m. Warbler Brewery, 155 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Competition testing knowledge of everything. Reg.– CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events, Info. – 518- 436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Zionist Salons–7:30 p.m. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady, Handelman Room. Gadi Perl of MERCAZ on Zoom to discuss Israel’s current events. Info., Reg.–518-393-9211. (See 2/19, 3/5 )
Friday, February 27
Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service – 5:30 -6:30 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.CBEAlbany.org.
Saturday, February 28
Adult Purim Palooza–7:30-11 p.m. Ohav Shalom Synagogue, 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany. Costumes, DJ, cocktails, wine, raffle. YAD members, $30, $40.community p.p. Reg.–https://ohavshalom.shulcloud.com/form/purim-palooza-5786-20261.html.
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30 -10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion with Rabbinic Intern Spencer Mandell of the weekly Torah portion, in-person and via Zoom. Info – 518-436-9761, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.
Sunday, March 1
PJ Library Purim Carnival–12-2 p.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Family Purim activities. Free. Info.–518-438-7858. Reg.– https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/purim-carnival-2026.
SJCC Purim Gragger Making Workshop-2:30-4 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Free. Info.– 518-377-8803.
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.
Beth Emeth Brotherhood Yom HaShoah Candle Route Distribution – 9:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Info.– 518-436-9761, Brotherhood@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Purim Spiel and Carnival – 10:15 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Shrek themed spiel featuring readings from the Megillah. Carnival with games and food for sale. Info .– 518-436-9761.
Beth Emeth Soup Kitchen (with Crew Chief Jackie Dupiche)– 11 a.m. 369 Livingston Ave, Albany. Volunteers welcome with registration. Info. –518-436-9761, SocialAction@CBEAlbany.org.
Monday, March 2
The Whole Megillah!–5:30 p.m. Anshe Emeth Synagogue, 240 Jolsen Blvd., Hudson. Purim dinner and celebration With Temple Israel of Catskill. Res., Info.– shalom@ansheemeth.com.
Havana Nights Purim Party–6:15-8:15 p.m. Bethlehem Chabad, 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Cuban cuisine. Info.–https://bethlehemchabad.com/havanapurim.
Purim Potluck Dinner, Diva Spiel–5:30-8:30 p.m. Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. Purim celebration with musical parody. Those planning to attend asked to bring dish for 10. Info., Res—https://www.cgoh.org/form/2026-purim-potluck-dinner.html., 518-374-8173.
Saratoga Chabad Purim Party 1–6-8 p.m. 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs Traditional celebration includes megillah, costumes, dinner. Info. Reg., Rabbi Abba Rubin, 518-526-0773 or e-mail saratorah@gmail.com.
Adult Wine, Cheese And Megillah–6:15 p.m. Clifton Park Chabad, 495 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. Free. Info., Res.–518-495-0772.
Tuesday, March 3
A Magical Purim Party–5-7 p.m. Bethlehem Chabad, 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. $20. Res., Info. –518-866-7658, bethlehemchabad.com/magicalpurim.
Saratoga Chabad Purim Party 2–5-6 p.m 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs Traditional celebration includes megillah, costumes, dinner. Info. Reg. Rabbi Abba Rubin, 518-526-0773 or e-mail saratorah@gmail.com.
Colonie Chabad Purim at the Stadium- 4:30–6:30 p.m. Menands Firehouse Hall, 250 Broadway. Family Purim activities including megillah, costumes, stadium sports themes, Res. by 2/25, Rabbi Mordechai, Chana Rubin– chaicentercolonie@gmail.com or 518-368-7886.
Purim In Outer Space–5 p.m. Park Manor Hotel, RT. 87/ Clifton Park Chabad family Purim featuring buffet, megillah, crafts, c0stumes. $15 adults | $10 children
$25 adults, $15 children. Info., Res.–https://jewishcliftonpark.org/events/purim-in-outerspace/.
Wednesday, March 4
Community Shushan Purim Celebration– 5:30 p.m. Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Dinner, music, masquerade, contests, dancing.
SJCC Senior Well-being Talk Series: “Better With Age”–11 a.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Talk followed by hot lunch. $5. Info., Reg.–518-377-8803.
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.
Thursday, March 5
Zionist Salons–7 p.m. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady, Handelman Room. Gadi Perl of MERCAZ on Zoom to discuss Israel’s current events. Info., Reg.–518-393-9211. (See 2/26)
Friday, March 6
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Shabbat – 5:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany or via live-stream at www.CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518- 436-9761, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.
Sunday, March 8
SJCC Purim Carnival– 2-4 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady, Family entertainment. Costumes, Food, games. $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $25 at the door. Pre-register by 3/6, https://operations.daxko.com/programs/redirector.aspx?cid=3111&pid=107813&sid=3295609.
Temple Sinai Purim Carnival – 10 a.m. Saratoga Spa State Park, 31 Roosevelt Dr., Saratoga Springs. $10. Games with prizes. Info.–519-584-8730.
Wednesday, March 11
Womens’ Spa For The Body And Soul–6:30-8:30 p.m. Bethlehem Chabad, 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. $25. Info., Res.– https://www.bethlehemchabad.com/jwcevents.
Anshe Emeth Babka Baking Class–Anshe Emeth Synagogue. 240 Joslen Blvd., Hudson. $45 for non-members and $30 for congregants.
Sunday, March 15
Super Sunday–The Jewish Federation of NENY Charity Phone-a-thon. Volunteers solicit monies to support the Jewish community. Jewish Federation of NENY, 184 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Info.–Linda Pollack Kessler, lpollack@jewishfedny.org, 518- 783-7800.
SJCC Journey Around the “J” –8 a.m. start, 30-minute waves. Schenectady Jewish Community Center. 2565 Balltown Rd. For 13+. Inclusive indoor triathlon. Includes swimming. No pre-event requirements. $65 for SJCC members, $85 for non. Fee covers participation, a t-shirt, and a chance to win a prize. Info., Reg. – 518-377-8803.
Wednesday, March 18
Gates Of Heaven Senior Moments Jazz Lunch–noon-1:30 p.m. Temple Gates Of Heaven,852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. Jazz trio to perform. Eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions, Free for congregants, $5, others. Res., Info.– 518-374-8173 or website, www.cgoh.org.
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.
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 a exploration of a family’s mental health. Discussion to follow. Individual films: $13, $7 JCC member discount. Info.– 518-377-8803.
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.
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.
Wednesday, April 1
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)
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.
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.
