Community Calendar

    Ongoing events are now visible below the dated events.

    If  you have a question about an event listed here, please contact the sponsoring organization.

“Saul And Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band”–7 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. 2020 / 90 min./USA. Discussion leaders: David and Amy Posner, Individual films: $13, $7 JCC member discount. Info.– 518-377-8803.

Tuesday, January 27

Discussion With Holocaust Survivor Peter Balint– 7-8 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady, Hungarian author of The Shoe in the Danube: The Immigrant Experience of a Holocaust Survivor to discuss refugees and survivors. Program to note International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Free. Info.–518- 377-8803.

Sunday, February 1

Temple Israel Tu B’Shevat Concert–3-4:30 p.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Cantor Marx and pianist Michael Clement in concert. $10. p/p., $18, couple. Info.–519-438-7858.

Tu B’Shevat Seder– noon. Temple Beth El, 107 Adams St., Bennington, Vt. Chef Dina Bronson to prepare lunch. $25 p.p. under 12, $15, Res, by 1/22, Info.– cbevtoffice@gmail.com, 802- 442-9645.

SJCC Tu B’Shevat Plant Swap–2:30-4 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center,  2565 Balltown Rd. Attendees invited to bring 3 houseplants to swap for new ones. $3 for JCC members and $5 for guests. Pre-Reg by 1/30   –judyb@schenectadyjcc.org.

Tuesday, February 3

“Understanding, Responding to Anti-Semitism”–12:30-1:30 p.m. Beth Abraham-Jacob Synagogue, 380 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Senior Lunch & Learn series with Rabbi Ben Kean. Res. by 1/30, Info.–518-489-5819.

Wednesday, February 4

SJCC Senior Well-being Talk Series: “Healthy Living For Your Brain And Body”–11 a.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady.Meagan DeMento from the Alzheimer’s Association to discuss. Talk followed by hot lunch. $5. Info., Reg.–518-377-8803.

Sunday, February 8

CBE Book Club: My Promised Land–10 a.m.Temple Beth El Social Hall, 107 Adams St., Bennington,  Zoom by registration.Book by Ari Shavit to be discussed. Res., Info., cbevtoffice@gmail.com, 802- 442-9645.

Tuesday, February 10

SJCA Neugroschel Jewish Storytelling Program– 7 p.m. Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway Saratoga Springs. $10. Reg., Info.–518- 584-8730, office@saratogasinai.org.

Thursday, February 12-15 

“Pink Lady” (virtual screening) –7 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. 2020 / 90 min./USA.  A young ultra-Orthodox couple in Jerusalem contending  with extramarital relationship. Discussion leader on 2/15: “Eshel” a Jewish organization for Orthodox LGBTQ+/ 2024 /104 min. / Hebrew (w/subtitles) /Israel/Italy. Individual films: $13, $7 JCC member discount. Info.– 518-377-8803.

Wednesday, March 4

SJCC Senior Well-being Talk Series: “Better With Age”–11 a.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Talk followed by hot lunch. $5. Info., Reg.–518-377-8803.

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. –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.

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.

 

 

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.