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Saturday, April 20
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion Metzora, in person and via Zoom. No prior knowledge of Torah, Hebrew or Judaism is needed. Reg.–www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Sunday, April 21
Beth Emeth Jewish Basics –10-11 a.m. in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany or via Zoom. a twice-monthly class led
Friday, April 26
Beth Emeth Chol Hamoed Passover Shabbat Service– 5:30 p.m. in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Saturday April 27
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30 -10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion Chol Hamoed Passover, in-person and via Zoom. Reg.– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Sunday, April 28
SJCA’s Panel Discussion of “Colliding Dreams”– 7 p.m. via Zoom. The 2015 documentary reviews the history of Zionism. Reg.–SJCA Home Page www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org.
Monday, April 29
Beth Emeth Passover Yizkor Service – 10:45 a.m.-12 p.m. in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Tuesday, April 30
Beth Emeth Tiny Tots Concert: Peter and the Wolf – 10:45 -11:45 a.m. 100 Academy Rd. Albany. Albany Symphony Orchestra musicians, led by conductor David Alan Miller, to take youngsters on a journey into the world of classical music. Geared for children 18 months-6 years. Tickets, $5, www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – www.albanysymphony.com. (See 5/1)
Bethlehem Chabad Moshiach Seudah – 6:45 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Res.–www.bethlehemchabad.com/
Wednesday, May 1
Beth Emeth Tiny Tots Concert: Peter and the Wolf –9:30 -10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Albany Symphony Orchestra musicians, led by conductor David Alan Miller, to take youngsters on a journey into the world of classical music. Geared for children 18 months-6 years. Tickets, $5, www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – www.albanysymphony.com. (See 4/30)
Beth Emeth Evening Learning – 7- 8:15 p.m. 100 Academy Rd. Albany. Golda’s Kitchen: A Taste of Israel. Reg.– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Friday, May 3
JFed Breakfast Program– 8 a.m. Federation of Northeastern NY, 184, Washington Ave., Ext., Albany. IDF Lt. Col Avital Leibovich , CEO of American Jewish Committee, to update attendees. Info., Reg. –518-783-7800.
Hudson Yom Hashoah Commemoration–2- 4 p.m. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, 4079 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park “Bonhoeffer Agent of Grace” film to be shown. Discussion with Dr. Werener Steger, DCC History Professor and Recipient of the Greenspan Tryst-Handel Foundation Endowed Chair in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Reg. –https://jewishfederationofdutchesscoun.regfox.com/yom-hashoa-commemoration-at-fdr-presidential-library
Beth Emeth Ruach Shabbat–5:30 p.m. in-person, 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Junior Choir and New-Member Welcome featured. 5: Pre-neg at 5 p.m. Dinner, 6:30-8 p.m. Reg.- at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Sunday, May 5
Community Yom Ha Shoah Commemoration–7 :30 p.m. Ohav Shalom Synagogue, 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany. To feature a one-man musical “25044” based on the life of Russell Kaback’s grandfather Szyjek Magier, who as a Polish Jewish teen spent four years in the Nazi concentration camps and prayers, readings and reflection by area clergy. Free with registration, https://www.ohavshalom.org/events/yom-hashoah-community-remembrance-may-5-730pm/. Enhanced security planned.
WP to Attend Capital Rep’s “Three Mothers” Premiere–2 p.m. Capital Repertory Theatre, 251 North Pearl St., Albany. Fictional account of the mothers of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman after their 1964 murders. Talk with Playwright Ajene D. Washington following performance. $60 p.p. Reg. by –3/29. https;//jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/three-mothers. Info.–518-793-7800.
Congregations Shaaray Tefila, Temple Beth El Yom HaShoah Service–7 p.m. Shaaray Tefila, 68 Bay St., Glens Falls. Faye Landsman to be guest speaker. Info.–518 792-4364.
Berkshires Holocaust Remembrance– 2-4 p.m. Berkshire Museum, 39 South St., Pittsfield, Mass. Performing artist and lecturer Laura Wetzler will share the music and history of Sephardic and Ashkenazi communities celebrating the vitality of prewar Jewish life. Concert, candlelighting, prayers. Info.–Rabbi Daveen Litwin, 413-442-4360.
Rohkl Auerbach’s Warsaw Testament with Samuel Kassow –2-3 p.m.Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St. Amherst, Mass. Also on Zoom. Noting publication of Kassow’s translation of Auerbach’s Warsaw Testament. Reg., Info.–4132564900, [email protected] .
Wednesday, May 8
WP Bouquets For Bubbies–7 p.m. The Jewish Federation, 164 Washington Ave. Ext. Women’s Philanthropy to arrange flowers and cards for Daughters of Sarah residents. $20. Res. by 5/3. Info., Res–518-783-7900.
Thursday, May 9
ChildrenAt The Well–5:15 p.m. Gates of Heaven, 852 Ashmore Ave., Schenectady. Free. Youth storytellers to share stories. Info.–childrenatthewell.org.
Beth Emeth Mah Jongg Tournament – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., play begins 9:30. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Pick the level: Tournament with timed games and cash prizes or relaxed play. Reg. –www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Friday, May 10
JFed Breakfast Program– 8 a.m. Federation of Northeastern NY, 184, Washington Ave., Ext., Albany. Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger to update attendees on“The Impact of The Israel-Hamas War on U.S.-Israel Relations and The Israel-Arab Peace Process” Free. Info., Reg. –518-783-7800, https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/breakfast-programs-spring-2024.
Monday, May 13
Yom Hazikaron Commemoration, Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration– 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. GE Theatre of Proctors, 432, State St., Schenectady. Izzy Ezagui, IDF soldier, and Judah Gavra, Israeli singer/songwriter, to entertain. Tekes Ma’avar ceremony. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern N.Y. and Israel Bonds. $5 p.p. through 4/14, $10 after. $15 at door. Info.–518-783-7800. Reg. https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/israel-76.
Tuesday, May 14
Ohav Shalom’s Taste Of Israel-6-8 p.m. 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany. Food music, socializing. Info.–518-527-1163.
Sunday, May 19
Ohav Shalom Shomrei Habayit Brunch–11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ohav Shalom Synagogue, 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany. Volunteers Laurie Abelson, Walter Greenberg, and Jeremy Kassel to be honored. Cost: $72 p.p.; Res.–https://www.ohavshalom.org/support-us/shomrei-habayit/ , Info.–518-527-1163.
SJCC Israel independence Day Celebration, Film–10 a.m. 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Israeli documentary, “Life in Stills” followed by a discussion with Ben Peters who is pivotal in the film. An Israel-style luncheon is at noon. Info.–Judy Ben-Ami, 518-377 -803, or judyb@Schenectady jcc.org.
Israel Discussion For Teens–2-4 p.m. Beth El, !07 Adams St., Bennington Vt. Rabbi Seth Wax, Jewish chaplain at WilliamsCollege, to conduct program. Pizza and snacks. Res., Info.–[email protected].
Wednesday, May 29
JNF: Female Voices for Our Homeland–7-9 p.m. Local address provided at registration “Navigating Conversations Around Apartheid” will be the topic of Olga Meshoe, a native South African and Christian Zionist. Free. Info., Reg.– Sara Hefez, [email protected] , 617-423-0999, ext. 811.
Tuesday, June 4
HACD Kesher L’Yisrael Gala–6 p.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Fund-raiser, celebration of the Hebrew Academy of the Capital District and community’s connections with Israel. Info.– Sandra Goldmeer, [email protected].
Thursday, June 6
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY Annual Meeting– 7 p.m. 184 Washington Ave. Extension, Albany. Info.–518-783-7800.
Thursday, June 13
Beth Emeth Mah Jongg Tournament – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., play begins 9:30. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Pick the level: Tournament with timed games and cash prizes or relaxed play. Reg. –www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Sunday, June 30
Battle Of The Barbecues Competition –4-6 p.m. Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Organizations compete as a fund-raiser for the Shalom Food Pantry. Attendees taste/judge. Info.–Chanie Simon, 518-439-3310.
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, [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. – 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.
