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Friday, May 8
Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service – 5:30-6:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.CBEAlbany.org. Welcome Shabbat with song and prayer. Info. –518-436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Clifton Park Chabad Community Shabbat Dinner–7:30 p.m. 495 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. Info.–518-495-0772.
Saturday, May 9
Beth Emeth Torah Study–9:30 -10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the weekly Torah portion, in-person and via Zoom with Rabbi Spencer Mandell. Info.– 518-436-9761, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.
Monday, May 11
Shalom Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities–8:30 a.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Also 5/26, 6/8, 6/22. Info., Res.–518-439-3310, https://
Tuesday, May 12
Interfaith Alliance Dinner–5:30 p.m. Albany Country Club 300 Wormer Rd. Voorheesville. Honoring Michael Saccocio, Rev. Tom Berardi, Ruth Facher Mendel, Rabbi Matt Cutler, Imam Abdul-Rahman Yaki, Sen. Patricia Fahy, and Tom Regan. Info., Res.–Deb Riitano, e-mail: driitano6@gmail.com, 518-505-7498.
Bethlehem Chabad Tefillin With Rabbi Zalman Simon– 7 a.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Rabbi offers weekly Tuesday tefillin session thru June 30. Info., Res.–518-439-3310, https://
Colonie Chabad JLI For All Humankind Dinner–6 p.m. 401 Loudon Rd., Loudonville. 4 session Tuesday course begins. Course focus is Judaism’s universal values. Info., Reg. –518-368-7886.
“Jewish Stories Every Person Should Know!” 6 p.m. Albany PublicLibrary Delaware Branch, 331 Delaware Ave., Albany. Sandy Schuman, storyteller to present program celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month. Reg.required, https://albany.librarycalendar
Wednesday, May 13
Beth Emeth Lunch & Learn: Democracy, Reform Judaism, and Your Voice in Israel – 12 -1:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Jill Goodman to share her experience as an alternate delegate for the USA Vote Reform slate at the World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem. Reg. at CBEAlbany.org, Info. – 518-436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Youth Group Board Installation Dinner – 5:30 -7 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. All Jewish high schoolers are invited. Info. – 518-436-9761, CBEYG@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Brotherhood Torah Schmooze – 7 p.m. Zoom, link at CBEAlbany.org. Artificial intelligence and the legend of the golem will be discussed. Info – Brotherhood@CBEAlbany.org.
Thursday, May 14
Beth Emeth Mah Jongg Tournament – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. play begins 9:30 am, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. various levels tournament with timed games and cash prizes or relaxed play. Reg.– www.CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Friday, May 15
Community Shabbat Dinner, Services –6 p.m., services, Kiddush and dinner, 7 p.m. Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany.Conservative, Orthodox, Reform, and PJ Library family services available; Adm., Reg. by 5/8. Info.– JFNENY, 518-783-7800, jewishfedny.org/community-shabbat · jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/community-shabbat-2026.
Saturday, May 16
Beth Emeth Torah Study– 9:30 -10:30 am, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the weekly Torah portion with Andrea McNellis, in-person and via Zoom. Info. – 518-436-9761, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.
Sunday, May 17
CBE Book Club to Discusss The Book of Israela–10 a.m. – noon. Beth El, 107 Adams St., Bennington, Vt. Rabbi Rena Blumenthal, author, will join via Zoom. Info.– cbevtoffice@gmail.com. 802-442-9645.
Beth Emeth Volunteer Day at Diane’s Farm – 10 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Volunteers help grow organic produce, to be donated to local food pantries, soup kitchens and used in the temple kitchen. All ages are welcome. Reg, Info. – 518-436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Genizah Day – 11 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Damaged or worn-out Jewish writings will be prepared for a traditional genizah burial, ensuring they are retired with honor and respect. Reg. required at CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518- 436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Monday, May 18
Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center Pillars of the Community Awards– 6 p.m. Pillars honorees are Robert Kivort, Scott and Ellen Hollander, Garry and Jane Sanders. Adm., Info.– albanyjcc.org/pillars-awards or contact ElizabethM@AlbanyJCC.org.
Thursday, May 21
Nassau Shavuot: Study, Services, Yizkor–5-9 p.m. Nassau Synagogue, 12 Albany Ave., Nassau. Theme will be “CommUnity and Complexity.” 518-766-9831, https://www.nassausynagogue.org.
Beth Emeth CBE & Me; Shavuot – 5 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. For 0–5-year-olds accompanied by caregiver. Music, movement, snacks and a “Sweet Torah” scribe workshop, creating scrolls to take home. Reg. required, Info.– 518- 436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Friday, May 22
Beth Emeth Shavuot Yizkor Service – 10:15 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany,or via Live-stream at www.CBEAlbany.org. Info. –518-436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Wednesday, May 27
“Israel at a Crossroads”– 7 p.m. Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, to speak. Dessert reception. Free. Sponsored by local Reform congregations and the Jewish Federation of NENY. Reg.– https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/rabbi-rick-jacobs.
CGOH Senior Moments –12 p.m. For those 55+. Lunch, followed by a live concert by Musicians of Ma’alwyck presenting “Under Four Flags,” a musical program reflecting on the era of World War I. $10 for congregants and $15 for non. Res., Info.–518-374-8173, www.cgoh.org.
Thursday, May 28
Maimonides Hebrew Day School Dinner–6-8 p.m. Shabbos House, 320 Fuller Rd., Albany. Titled “To Be Continued!” honors three generations of the Laber family and Dr. Aaron and Becca Zlatapolsky. Info.– http://www.maimonidesschool.org/dinner.
Sunday, May 31
Ne’imah Jewish Community Chorus Concert–4 p.m, Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady. Jewish music from Renaissance to Broadway featuring guest Cantor Shira Ginsburg. Res., Info.,– 518-458-2517, sherrykearns33@yahoo.com.
Hebrew Academy (HACD) Spring Fundraiser Dinner–5 p.m. Beth Abraham-Jacob Synagogue, 380 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Former graduates Dr. Michael Kay and Ruthie Strosberg Simon celebrating the vision of Jewish education. Adm. Res. –518- 482-046, info@hacdalbany.org.
Temple Sinai Annual Gala: “Party Like It’s Your B’nai Mitzvah!”— 6-10 p.m. Saratoga Winery, 62 Route 29 West (NY-29). “An Evening for Adults Inspired by the Joy B’nai Mitzvah Days.” Dancing, drinks, food, and auctions. Res., tickets via saratogasinai.org, office@saratogasinai.org.
Tuesday, June 2
“Antisemitism: Old Wine in New Bottles: An Evening with Dr. Stephen M. Berk”–7 p.m. Saratoga Springs City Center, 522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs.North Country Jewish Federation dessert reception.$25. Reg.by 5/29. Info.– jewishfedny.org/berk-2026.
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)
Thursday, June 11
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York Annual Meeting–7 p.m. 184 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany. Info.– 518-783-7800.
Sunday, June 14
Release of Levyosn’s Dream Album–7:30 p.m. First Reformed Church, 8 North Church St. Schenectady. Boston-based ensemble specializing in Yiddish song and klezmer. $15. Info.– https://www.levyosnmusic.com/ 518-377-2201.
Sunday, June 21
Battle Of The Barbecues–4-6 p.m. Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Competition between groups, and samples for attendees. Shalom Food pantry Fund-raiser. 518-866-7658.
ONGOING EVENTS
Shalom Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities–8:30 a.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. 5/11, 5/26, 6/8, 6/22. Info., Res.–518-439-3310, https://
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.
Bethlehem Chabad Tuesday Tefillin With Rabbi Zalman Simon– 7 a.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Rabbi offers weekly Tuesday tefillin session thru June 30. Info., Res.–518-439-3310, https://
Bethlehem Chabad Caffeine for the Body and Soul–9:30 a.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Weekly Tuesday sessions with Chanie Simon, thru 5/19 and then 6/2-6/30. Info., Res.–518-439-3310, https://
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. 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.
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.
