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Wednesday, October 23
Music And Munchies In The Sukkah–1-2 p.m. Temple Israel, 600 new Scotland Ave., Albany. Featuring Eshkol, Israel teen band. Visitors may bring instruments. Info.–518-458-7858.
Saturday, October 26
SJCC Film Fest:“Beyond October 7th: The Story Of The Gad Family From Be’eri”–7:30 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady.Conversation With Avi Melamed after the film. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non-members. Full fest, $45 for JCC members and Friends of the Arts, $85, non-members. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Sunday, October 27
Clarity Amidst Chaos: A Conversation With Avi Melamed–2 to 3:30 p.m. SJCC, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Melamed, analyst, Arab language educator, and a forum founder (Feenjan), will lead a discussion for those 18 years and older. Free. Reg. required–Judy Ben-Ami, 518-377-8803 or e-mail [email protected].
Breakfast with Elisa Albert– 9:30 a.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Men’s club breakfast to feature talk about writer’s (Albert) recent experience with the NYS Writers’ Institute at its book fair. Non congregants, $18. Info., Res., 518-438-7858, or tialbany.org.
Ne’imah Jewish Community Chorus–4-6 p.m. B’nai Sholom Synagogue, 420 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Chorus revival to feature new conductor Benjamin Gruder and singing. No auditions. Open to the community. Info.–[email protected] or 518-482-5283.
Wednesday, October 30
“The Destruction of Hungarian Jewry: A Commemoration”–7 p.m. Golub Center, 184 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany. Dr. Stephen Berk will discuss in program co-sponsored by the Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial and the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York. Free. Pre-registration required, until 5 p.m. 10/29 www.jewishfedny.org/CDJHM-event .
Sunday, November 3
“The Parables of Jesus— An Interfaith Conversation”–3 p.m. 40th Kieval Institute Colloquium, Siena College, Key Auditorium/Roger Bacon 202. Dr. Amy Jill Levine and Sister Barbara Reid to discuss. Info.–Dr. Peter Zass, director, 518-793-2361.
Monday, November 4
Hope In Spite Of Hate–7-9 p.m. Bethlehem Chabad, 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Holocaust survivor Arnold Newfield to remember and discuss his life. $20. Info.–Rabbi Zalman Simon, 518-439-3310.
Thursday, November 7
JNF Breakfast for Israel–7:30- 930 a .m. Elie Klein, North American Director of Advanceme≠≠nt and Jewish National Fund-USA Liaison for ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran and advocate for the disabled community, will share the efforts of ADI Negev-Nahalat Eran, rehabilitation hospital. Free. Reg., Info.–Emily Pfeffer, associate director, New England and the Capital Region [email protected], 617-423-0999, ext., 812.
“Israel and Its Neighbors /The Stakes Have Never Been Higher”– 7 p.m. The Jewish Federation of NENY, 184 Washington Ave., Ext. Ilan Evyatar, author, will discuss Israel’s campaign to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions. $15 p.p. Light dessert reception, Book sales and signing. Reg.– jewishfedny.org/target-tehran or 518- 783-7800; [email protected].
Sunday, November 10
Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook– 2 p.m. Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass. lan Stavans, cookbook coauthor, to discuss Jewish life in Mexico from 1492, and how it relates to food. Info.–yiddishbookcenter.org.
Monday, November 11
Kristallnacht: Remarkable Rescue of 10,000 Children in the Holocaust –10:45 a.m.-noon. Virtual. 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Discussion of the Kindertransport with Dr. Linda Burghardt, scholar-in-residence at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, N.Y.C. Reg., Info– 413-442-4360 via Zoom at .https://www.jewishberkshires.org/.
Tuesday , November 12
SJCA Presents Ken Krimstein, A Graphic Novelist– 7 p.m. Skidmore College, in Emerson Auditorium, inside Palamountain Hall, Perimeter Rd, Saratoga Springs, and on Zoom,Author of Einstein in Kafkaland will discuss recent graphic novel, and others. $10, Reg, –https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/rpFKbOh/KenKrimstein. Info.– https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/9HjgRFz/SJCAHomePage.
Kristallnacht: Remarkable Rescue of 10,000 Children in the Holocaust –10:45 a.m.-noon. Virtual. 87th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Discussion of the Kindertransport with Dr. Linda Burghardt, scholar-in-residence at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, N.Y.C. Reg., Info– 413-442-4360 via Zoom at .https://www.jewishberkshires.org/.Reg.: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/rpFKbOh/KenKrimstein. Info.– https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/9HjgRFz/SJCAHomePage.
Thursday, November 14
Middle East Update With Envoy Dennis Ross–7-8 p.m. Virtual program with Jewish Federation of the Berkshires. Info., Reg.– Rabbbi Daveen Litwin, 413-442-4360.
Saturday, November 16
Daughters Of Sarah Casino Night Fund-raiser–7:30-10:30 p.m. New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave., Albany. Casino-type games, entertainment, food. Monies raised will support activities for nursing home residents. Info.–Marcy Stryker, 518-724-3260.
SJCC Film Fest:“Stay With Us” –7:30 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non-members. Full fest,, $45 for JCC members and Friends of the Arts, $85, non-members. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Aşk: Music, Love, and Mysticism in the Ottoman World–7:30 p.m. Skidmore College, Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Joseph Alpar,ethnomusicologist, performer, and educator Joseph offers a performance exploring the intertwined histories of Jews, Muslims, and Christians in the Ottoman Empire through music. Free and open to the public. Info.–https://www.skidmore.edu/perlow/index.php, 518- 580-5321.
Sunday, November 17
Nikolayev Music Performance–3-5 p.m. The Linda WAMC Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave., Albany. Folklore presents Chasidic Jewish tunes from Ukraine composed by members of the Charitonow family, who lived in the Russian Empire town of Nikolayev at the end of the 19th century. Laura Melnicoff (Albany -based cellist) and klezmer band to present. Tix through The Linda’s website, are free with the code NYFolklore.
Monday, November 18
Gratitude Discussion–7-8:30 p.m. Knesset Israel,16 Colt Rd.,Pittsfield, Zoom.Rabbi Pam Wax, director of adult education and programming , will offer a pre-Thanksgiving exploration of gratitude in Jewish text and practice. Reg.–https://www.knessetisrael.org/rsvp, Info.-413-445-4872. ext.16.
Wednesday, November 20
Learning About Leket– 6 p.m. The Jewish Federation of NENY, 184 Washington Ave., Ext. , Albany. Women’s Philanthropy of the JFNENY to present Lauren Yoked. executive director of American Friends of Leket, Israel, its national food bank, a registered nonprofit Israel-based charity, a leading food rescue organization. Info.–519 -783-7800.
Thursday, November 21
An Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu –7:30 p.m. Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 30 2nd St., Troy. box office, 518-273-0038.
They Called Me Mayer: Painted Memories of a Jewish Childhood in Poland before the Holocaust– 7 p.m. Zoom. Daughter, Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, will discuss her father’s legacy and recent exhibitions of his work. Free. Info.–yiddishbookcenter.org.
Thursday, December 5
JFS Generations Celebration –6 p.m. Times Union Hearst Media Center, 645 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany. Presenting sponsor of fund-raiser is the Massry family. Event will honor Mark , Jane Levine and the 2024 community mensches. Music, food, cocktails, auctions. Info., Reg.–518-516-1102, or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, December 14
SJCC Film Fest:“ No Name Restaurant,” –7:30 p.m.Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non-members. Full fest, $45 for JCC members and Friends of the Arts, $85, non-members. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Sunday, December 29
Chanukah On Jay St., Schenectady– 3:30 -5 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of NENY, Capital Chabad.
Saturday, January 25
SJCC Film Fest: “ Irena’s Vow” –7:30 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Saturday, February 15
SJCC Film Fest: “All About the Levkoviches” –7:30 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Saturday, March 8
SJCC Film Fest: “Auction”–7:30 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Saturday, April 27
SJCC Film Fest:“Revenge: Our Dad the Nazi Killer”–7 p.m. Schenectady Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Individual tix, $7 for JCC members, $13 for non. Info.– https://schenectadyjcc.org/Jewish-Film-Festival, 518-377-8803.
Sunday, May 18
SJCC Film Fest: “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.
ONGOING EVENTS
2 Bethlehem Chabad JLI Nurturing Relationships Classes – 12 and 7 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Begins Nov. 7 and 12. Continues for 5 weeks. Info., Res.– www.bethlehemchabad.com/
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.–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.– 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.
