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Wednesday, Sept. 20
Beth Emeth Youth Group – 5:30–7 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Weekly meeting for new and returning high school students. Info. – [email protected].
Women Building a Nation: A Celebration of Israel’s 75th Anniversary – 6 p.m. Shaara Tfille Synagogue, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Women’s Philanthropy North Country fund-raising event featuring Judith Rosenbaum. Six Israeli women to be discussed. dinner, wine. dessert. $36 p.p. Reg.–https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/wp-nccwe. Info.–Linda Pollack Kessler, 518-783-7800.
Friday, Sept. 22
Beth Emeth Shabbat Shuvah Service – 5:30 p.m., in person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream, www.bethemethalbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761.
Saturday, Sept. 23
Beth Emeth Torah Study – A discussion of Torah portion Haazinu in person and via Zoom, led by facilitator Susan Kushner, 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84512316701. Password: CBE. Info –518-436-9761.
Albany Book Festival – 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. University at Albany 1400 Washington Ave. Albany. Free. Featured authors include Annie Proulx, Angie Cruz, Kate Fagan, and Jeff Shaara. Event will feature discussions, readings, book signings, a children’s room with authors and activities, online how-to workshops for aspiring authors, and an exhibitor floor. Info.– https://www.
Sunday, Sept. 24
Beth Emeth Cemetery Service – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Annual memorial service at the Beth Emeth cemetery, 57 Turner Lane, Loudonville. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Beth Emeth Kol Nidre Service – 8 -10 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.bethemethalbany.org. Reg. required to attend in-person, www.bethemethalbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Monday, Sept. 25
Beth Emeth Yom Kippur Family Service – 9-10 a.m., 100 Academy Rd. Albany. For families with young children, Reg. required– www.bethemethalbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Beth Emeth Yom Kippur Service – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 100 Academy Rd, Albany, or via live-stream. Registration required to attend in person, www.bethemethalbany.org. Info – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Beth Emeth Service of Renewal – 2 -3 p.m. Prayers for healing and renewal. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Registration required to attend in-person, www.bethemethalbany.org. Info – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Beth Emeth Yom Kippur Afternoon Service – 3:15 p.m., led by youth group members. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Reg. required to attend in person, www.bethemethalbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Beth Emeth Yom Kippur Yizkor, Ne’ilah Havdalah Service – 4:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Memorial service followed by the closing/ separation services and a break–the-fast -nosh. Reg. required to attend in-person www.bethemethalbany.org. Also on live -stream. Info – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Beth Emeth Youth Group – 5:30–7 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Weekly meeting for new and returning high school students. Info. – [email protected].
Thursday, Sept. 28
Jewish National Fund-USA’s Breakfast for Israel – 8 a.m. Albany Marriot, 189 Wolf Rd, Albany. Youth programs to be focus. Info., Reg. – jnf.org/BFIcapitalregion or Emily Pfeffer, [email protected] or 617-423-0999, ext. 812.
Beth Emeth Sukkah Raising – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Help B.E. Brotherhood members put up the synagogue’s sukkah. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected] or Jay Hurewitz, [email protected].
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Dinner Out – 6-7:30 p.m. Shogun, 318 Delaware Ave., Delmar, Japanese feast. Reg. –www.bethemethalbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected] or Sara Bonder at [email protected].
Friday, Sept. 29
Beth Emeth Erev Sukkot; Shabbat Service, Dinner – 5:30-6:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Song, prayer in-person or via live-stream, www.bethemethalbany.org. Sushi dinner in the sukkah after service. Reg., Info.–www.bethemethalbany.org or 518-436-9761, or [email protected].
Wednesday, Oct. 4
The Battle Over Israel’s Fragile Democracy: Socio- Legal Observations And Personal Experience – 7:30 p.m. Gannet Auditorium, Palamountain Hall at Skidmore College. Prof. Avi Rubin to discuss. 2023 Greenberg Middle East Scholar -in -residence lecture. Free. Info.-www.skidmore.edu/greenberg-residency.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Simchat Torah Breakfast/Lunch – 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Beth Abraham –Jacob Synagogue, 380 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Res., Info.–518 489-5819.
Sunday, Oct. 15
Jewish Catholic Dialogue Honors Father Jim Kane –2-4 p.m. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady. “The Faith Of Others: Tracing the Complexities Of Inter-religious Dialogue.” Free.
Yiddish: A Global Culture – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass.
Reopening of the Center. Highlights include “The Glorious, Fabulous, Incandescent World of Yiddish,” a
live cabaret-style performance (3:30 p.m.), guided exhibition tours and pop-up performances. $20. Details
at yiddishbookcenter.org or 413-256-4900.
Sunday, Nov. 5
Super Sunday—The Jewish Federation of North Eastern N.Y. Fundraiser – 9-5 p.m. Phonathon at 184 Washington Ave., Ext. 518-783-7800.
Thursday, Nov. 9
The Creative Life— Susanna Hoffs – 7 p.m. — Page Hall, 135 Western Ave., Downtown Campus. A conversation with WAMC’s Joe Donahue. Hoffs was known as the founder, lead singer and guitarist of 1980s “The Bangles” and is also the author of a bestselling debut novel, This Bird Has Flown the tale of Jane Start, a broke 30 something singer who once had a big hit.
Thursday, Nov. 16
SJCC Community Services Awards Gala – p.m. MiSci, 15 Museum Dr., Schenectady. Honoring Barbara and Jeff Walton, Schenectady Street Soldiers and BBL. Adm., Res.. Info. – 518-377-8803.
Saturday, Nov. 18
Ophira Eisenberg Performance – 8 p.m. Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 Second St., Troy. Comedian. Info. –Box Office: 518- 273-0038.
Saturday, Dec. 2
The Klezmatics’ Happy Joyous Hanukkah Concert – 7:30 p.m. GE Theatre at Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady. Tix: Proctors Box Office, 518- 346-6204 or online at universalpreservationhall.org or proctors.org.
ONGOING EVENTS
Monday Knit & Nosh – 7-8:30 p.m. Enjoy the company of friends as you do whatever handiwork you like. In person at the synagogue, 100 Academy Road, Albany, or chat via Zoom. To attend in person, you need proof of COVID-19 vaccination and masks. Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469905713?pwd=WUpIRkZrenYyY1hIMnY5M2NxeWlYUT09; Password: “SISTERHOOD”. Info. – Kathy Golderman at 518-436-9761
Bethlehem Chabad: “To Believe Or Not To Believe In Yourself” 7 p.m. Mondays for 7 weeks beginning July 10, 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar Woman’s class taught by Chanie Simon. Info. – www.BethlehemChabad.com or e-mail chanie@bethlehemchabad.
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. – Contact 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.
