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Friday, May 26
Clifton Park Chabad Shavuot Dairy Dinner – 5 p.m. Clifton Park Chabad, 495 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. Info., Res.– Leah Rubin at 518-495-0779 or [email protected].
Colonie Chabad Shavuot, Dairy Buffet – 5 p.m. outdoors at home of Rabbi Mordechai and Chana Rubin, 284 Osborne Rd., Loudonville. Featuring recitation of The 10 Commandments. Info., Res. required by 5/20, 518-368-7886, or [email protected]. Parking requested on side streets.
Beth Emeth Shabbat /Shavuot Confirmation Service – 7:30 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live -stream at www.bethemethalbany.org Info. – 518-436-9761.
Saturday, May 27
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. A discussion of the weekly Torah portion in-person and via Zoom, led by Rabbinic Intern Yonatan Arnon, Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84512316701. Password: CBE. Info. –518-436-9761.
Colonie Chabad Shabbat Shavuot Service – 10:30 a.m. at home of Rabbi Mordechai and Chana Rubin, 284 Osborne Rd., Loudonville. Yizkor Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. Kiddush to follow service. Info.–518-368-7886, or [email protected]. Parking requested on side streets.
Beth Israel Notes The Late Dr. Abraham (Al) Finkel –luncheon following Shabbat/holiday service. 2195 Eastern Pkwy., Schenectady. Bima covers presentation in late gabbai’s honor. Free. Res. required– Debbie Gatoff, [email protected] or 518-374-0685.
Sunday, May 28
Beth Emeth Memorial Day Observance – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Beth Emeth Cemetery, Turner Lane, Loudonville. American flags marking veterans’ graves will be replaced Scavenger hunt and treats for children planned. Reg. –www.bethemethalbany.org. Info. – Michael Barnas, [email protected].
Wednesday, May 31
Maimonides Hebrew Day School Scholarship Tribute Dinner – 6 p.m. Shabbos House, 320 Fuller Rd., Albany. Honorees include: Phillip, Linda Chandler, Rabbi Moshe, Rebbetzin Rochel Bomzer, Devorah Leah Kaufmann. School graduation. Cost info., 518-453-9363. https://www.maimonidesschool.org dinner.
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Board installation – 7-8:30 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Info. – 518-436-9761.
Friday, June 2
Beth Emeth Shabbat Service – 5:30 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. In-person or via live-stream, www.bethemethalbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761.
Saturday, June 3
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30 -10:30 a.m. A discussion of Torah portion Naso in-person and via Zoom, led by Cantor Sharon Kohn, Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84512316701. Password: CBE. Info. –518-436-9761.
“Snow In August” – 7 p.m. Beth El Synagogue, 107 Adams St., Bennington Vt. Movie adapted from Hamill novel tells the story of the friendship between a Roman Catholic boy (Peter Tambakis) and a Czechoslovakian rabbi (Stephen Rea) that infuriates an Irish gang in 1947. Info.– 802- 442-9645
Sunday, June 4
Hebrew Academy 60th Anniversary Brunch – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beth Abraham-Jacob Synagogue, 380 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Honoring HACD’s past presidents and Head of School Julie Pollack who is planning retirement. Guests will have an opportunity to socialize with alumni,students and staff and to participate in interactive exhibits that showcase the school’s achievements over the past 60 years.. Launch of fund-raiser. Info.– 518-482-0464 or e-mail at [email protected]
Celebrate Israel Parade – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 57th-74th St. on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan. Theme is Israel at 75. Floats, marching bands, and Jewish and Israeli musical performers! Jewish Community Relations Council of New York City, Info.–212-983-4800. Also the Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY, 518-783-7800.
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Brunch – 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Scarlet Knife, 195 Troy Schenectady Rd., Latham. Final “meal out” of the year, Reg., Info.– www.bethemethalbany.org, 518-436-9761.
Monday, June 5
Colonie Chabad Yid Talks – 6 p.m. Colonie Chabad, 284 Osborne Rd., Loudonville. Featured Jesse Saperstein; author of Life with Asperger’s in 20 1/3 Chapters, Daniel Vilk, with Ukrainian Jewish heritage, ADP manager; Dr. Kathleen Ozsvath, chief of surgery, Samaritan Hospital; Ivan Vamos, survivor, former deputy commissioner of NY State Parks; and Anne Rappaport Berliner, NY Folklore. Free. Res. by 6/1 –[email protected]
Thursday, June 8
Beth Emeth Reception For Rabbi Shpeen – 5:30-7:30 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Noting Rabbi Scott Shpeen and his upcoming retirement. Cocktail reception open to the community. $54 p.p. Reg. –www.bethemethalbany.org. Info. – Kathy Golderman, [email protected].
Friday, June 9
Beth Emeth Shabbat Service With Oneg Celebrating Rabbi Shpeen – 7:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Noting Rabbi Scott Shpeen and his upcoming retirement. Res.for the oneg at www.bethemethalbany.org. Info, – Kathy Golderman at [email protected]any.org.
Saturday, June 10
Temple Gates Challah Workshop – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore. Ave., Schenectady. Led by Rabbi Joel Mosbacher, founder of the All Rise Community. Attendees will bring home loaves. Free. Info.–518-374-8173, Res. by 6/8.
Sunday, June 11
The Traveling Lens of Margo B. Singer Reception – 2-3 p.m. Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook. Photography exhibit is from June 1-30. Reception features acoustic music and discussion. Free.
Clifton Park Chabad Jewish Women’s Circle Gala– 5 p.m. Hyatt Place, 20 State Farm Plaza, Malta. Women’s program will feature kosher dinner, raffle auction and speaker Elisheva Liberman. Adm. $20 before 6/4, and $25 after. Res,, Info.– Leah Rubin at [email protected] or 518-495-0779.
Rabbi Ben Kean Installation Dinner – 5 p.m. Beth Abraham Jacob Synagogue, 380 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Adm., Registration required–[email protected] or Beth Liotta, 518-489-5819.
Sunday, June 25
Agudat Achim Tour of Remembrance/Celebration – 2 p.m. Cemetery, Mt. Stuart Rd., Rotterdam and 3:30-5:30 wine tasting, art viewing. 123 Partridge Run Niskayuna. $36 p.p. Reg. by 6/15 –518-393-9211.
Tuesday, June 27
Women’s Philanthropy NYC Jewish Museum Day Trip – Bus departs the Jewish Federation of NENY, 184 Washington Ave., Albany. Viewing of the exhibit, “The Sassoons”, lunch at kosher café, tour guide. Men welcome. $130 p.p. Res. by 5/19. Info.-518-783-7800.
ONGOING EVENTS
“Jewpernatural – Journey through the Supernatural”– Mondays, 7 p.m., in-person and via Zoom. Four-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. First session on 5/15. Drawing on Talmud wisdom and Jewish philosophy, the course will cover topics ranging from dreams to supernatural beings and extraterrestrials from a Jewish perspective. First in-person class free, includes dinner. Register before 5/1 for discount. Info. – Call 518-368-7886. Reg. – myjli.com/learn/colonie
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
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.
