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If you have a question about an event listed here, please contact the sponsoring organization.
Tuesday, April 28
Malka and Eitan Evan Annual Yom Ha-Shoah Lecture –6:30 p.m. Standish Room (SL 330 in the Science Library, third floor), at the U.Albany Uptown Campus, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany. Speaker, Dr. Magda Teter (Fordham University) will present on “Historical Reflections on Anti-Semitism in Our Times.” Refreshments at 6 p.m. Info., Res.– 518-442-5300, cjs@albany.edu.
Wednesday, April 29
Jewish Catholic Dialogue: Coming of Age in Our Traditions: Jewish and Catholic Confirmations–noon-1:30 p.m. Temple Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Rd. Albany. Rabbi Nomi Manon, executive director of U.Albany Hillel and Fr. Anthony Barratt, director of prayer and worship for the Diocese of Albany to lead discussion. Those attending bring their own lunch. Free. Reg. –https://cbealbany.org/event/lunch–learn-jewishcatholic-dialogue–4-29-2026. Info. – 518- 436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Sunday Discoveries – 9:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Introduction to Jewish traditions designed for children ages 0-5. Reg. required, Info. – 518-432-1393, School@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Youth Group – 5:30 -7 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. All area high schoolers are invited to CBEYG’s weekly meeting. Info.– 518-436-9761, CBEYG@CBEAlbany.org.
Thursday, April 30
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Dinner Out – 6 p.m. PF Chang’s, Colonie Center. Reg.– www.CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events. Info. – 518-436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Friday, May 1
“The Traveling Lens of Margo B. Singer: Cuba Edition”–through May 29. East Greenbush Community Library, East Greenbush. An exhibit of photos from trip to Cuba in December 2025. Inaugural showing. Info.–margosinger@yahoo.com.
Beth Emeth Ruach Shabbat Service, Congregational Dinner – 5 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Pre-neg, then a musical worship service, followed by Shabbat dinner. Reg. required for the dinner. $12 per person for adults, children are free. Reg. – www.CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events. Info.– 518-436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.
Saturday, May 2
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 Andrea McNellis. Info. – 518-436-9761, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth Sisterhood Walk – 1 p.m. Location will be sent with registration, CBEAlbany.org under upcoming events. Info. – CBESisterEvents@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 3
“999: The Forgotten Girls” –7 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. 2024/ 105 min./French with subtitles. Documentary about 999 unmarried Jewish women sent to Auschwitz. Discussion led by Prof. Stephen Berk to follow. Individual film: $13, $7 JCC member discount. Info.– 518-377-8803.
Temple Beth El Of Oneonta presents Big Galut(e) Concert–3 p.m. Beth El, 83 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Klezmer band to help congregation celebrate 90th anniversary. $20 p.p., $5, students, free admission for children under 12. Info.– 607-222-5687.
Beth Emeth Sunday Discoveries – 9:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Introduction to Jewish traditions designed for children ages 0-5. Reg. required, Info. – 518-432-1393, School@CBEAlbany.org School@CBEAlbany.org.
Beth Emeth At A Soup Kitchen– 11 a.m. 369 Livingston Ave, Albany. Volunteers invited. Reg. required, CBEAlbany.org upcoming events. Info. – 518-436-9761, SocialAction@CBEAlbany.org.
Monday, May 4
Lag B’Omer Celebration–5 p.m. Colonie Chai Chabad, 401 Loudon Rd., Loudonville. Barbecue and fire pit, dinner, arts and crafts, Pony rides. Suggested Adm. $10 p.p. or $25 per family. Res. by 5/1, Info.–chaicentercolonie@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 5
Bethlehem Chabad Lag B’Omer Barbecue, Bonfire– 5:30 p.m. 393 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Info., Res.– https://www.bethlehemchabad.
Wednesday, May 6
Beth Emeth Youth Group – 5:30 -7 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. All area high schoolers are invited to CBEYG’s weekly meeting. Elections. Info.– 518-436-9761, CBEYG@CBEAlbany.org.
Thursday, May 7
Beth Emeth Card Night – 6:30 p.m. Competition and camaraderie. Reg.–CBEAlbany.org upcoming events; location will be provided at registration. Info.– Brotherhood@CBEAlbany.org.
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.
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.
Friday, May 15
Community Shabbat Dinner, Services –6 p.m., services, Kiddush and dinner, 7 p.m. Albany JCC, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Adm., Info.– JFNENY, 783-7800, https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/community-shabbat-2026.
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. 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 518-766-9831, https://www.nassausynagogue.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.
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.
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)
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, 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.
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. 11/3, 12,/8/, 1/12. 2/9. 3/9. 4/13, 5/18. 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.
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.
