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Friday, July 26
Yiddish Futures–10:45 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. Hevreh of Southern Berkshire 270 State Rd., Great Barrington, Mass. Scholars and translators of Yiddish Jordan Finkin, Ph.D. (HUC-JIR) and Madeline (Mindl) Cohen, Ph.D. (Yiddish Book Center) will discuss: What challenges and responsibilities does the Yiddish translator have in America today? How are audiences for Yiddish translations created and what do they expect? How do translations reshape our understanding of the nature of Yiddish literature and culture? Info., Res.–413-528-6378, http://www.hevreh.org.
Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service –5:30 -6:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Saturday, July 27
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30 -10:30 am, 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion Pinchas with Rabbi Shara Siegfeld, 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, July 28
Art Day At The S.J.C.C.–10 a.m. -3 p.m. 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Vendors, food, music, book sale, activities. Free. Info.–518-377-8803.
S.J.C.F.: Tradition, Tradition: Jewish Storytelling–7 p.m. Beth Shalom Synagogue, 688 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park. Jewish stories and music featured. $10. Info.– 518-584-8730, or [email protected].
What, Me Jewish? MAD and Jewish Cultural Expression–2-4:30 p.m. Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Rd., Stockbridge, Mass. Curator-led tours and a panel situating MAD in the context of Jewish cultural expression. Part of exhibit ending Oct. 27. HUC-JIR; Hevreh of Southern Berkshire is sponsor. Aldeth Lewin 413-528-6378, [email protected]https://huc.edu/berkshires-2024/
Ohav Shalom Munich 11 Commemoration – 9:30 a.m. Ohav Shalom Synagogue flagpole, 113 New Krumkill Rd., Albany. 11 members of the Israeli Olympic team were murdered at the 72 Olympic Games by Palestinian terrorists. Open to the community. The Paris 2024 Olympics ends 8/11.
Monday, July 29
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival– 4, 8 p.m. Lenox Memorial and Middle High School, 197 East St., Lenox. 4 p.m., “Unbroken” at 8 p.m. “Catskills” $15 at door. 14 films will be shown on six consecutive Mondays, ending 8/12.
Tuesday, July 30
How Israel Wins–6-7 p.m. Colonie Chabad Chai Center, Loudonville. What the late Lubavitcher rabbi had say about Israel. $18 admission donation. Also Zoom. Info.–518-368-7886.
Naomi Ragen Zoom Program– 6:45 p.m. Sponsored by Anshe Emeth Synagogue, 240 Joslen Blvd., Hudson. Author of the Enemy Beside Me to be featured. Free. Info.–518-828-6848.
Friday, August 2
Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service –5:30-6:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info.– 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Saturday, August 3
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30 -10:30 a.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion Matot-Massei, in-person and via Zoom with Rabbi Greg Weitzman. Reg.– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Sunday, August 4
Celebrate Israel Rally–1:30 p.m. Washington Park, Albany. 2 p.m. Free hostages walk. 2:30 rally, music, speakers, peaceful. Amidah, Run For Their Lives. Info.–Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY–518- 783-7800.
Noah Aronson & Band:Let There Be Love–7:30 p.m. Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East St., Lenox, Mass. Honoring Berkshire Federation’s Executive Director Dara Kaufman. Proceeds to benefit the Jewish Berkshires LiveSecure Initiative.$25 p.p., $20, under 30. Children 13 and under, free. Tix at https://jewishfederationoftheberkshire.regfox.com/noah-aronson-in-concert.
Anat Cohen Quartetinho– 7 p.m. Music Haven, Schenectady Central Park. Latin style Jazz band with Israeli Cohen as clarinetist and leader. Free.
Temple Sinai Potluck Picnic– noon -3:30 p.m. Saratoga Springs State Park (Carlsbad Pavilion). vegetarian/vegan food only. family activities. Meet new rabbi. Help needed. Info., sign-up-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAAA62AA7FD0-49681899-temple, 518-584-8730.
Monday, August 5
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival– 4, 8 p.m. Lenox Memorial and Middle High School, 197 East St., Lenox. 4 p.m. “Shadow of the Day” at 8 p.m. “How Saba Kept Singing.” $15 at door. 14 films will be shown on six consecutive Mondays, ending 8/12.
Beth Emeth Red Cross Blood Drive – 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 100Academy Rd., Albany. Reg. –1-800-RED-CROSS or www.RedCrossBlood.org. Sponsor code –CBethEmeth.
Thursday, August 8
Tisha B’Av, Kabbalah and Tai Chi: An Interactive Experience–10:45 a.m. -noon. Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. Dr. Joel Friedman will explore the concepts of the Sh’ma or Jewish Listening (JL) briefly in a discussion on how Tisha B’Av illustrates the consequences of not doing JL. Concepts will be illustrated through a movement workshop focusing on listening to and balancing through the breath. Home-cooked lunch follows. Lunch Res., required 413-442-2200 before 9 a.m. the day of the program. Adm. $3 for adults over age 60. $7 for all others.
Lunch With Melissa Weiss–noon. The Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY, 184 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany. Israeli/American executive editor of the Jewish Insider to share experiences covering the war with Hamas. $18 for boxed lunch. Info., Reg.–https://jewishfedny.ticketspice.com/lunch-weiss.
Friday, August 9
JTS In The Berkshires: “Living With Uncertainty: Truth And Doubt In Rabbinic Literature ” –11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Shakespeare & Company, Elayne P. Bernstein Theater, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass. Dr. Sarah Wolf, assistant professor of Talmud, rabbinics, Jewish Theological Seminary, to discuss. $15. Info.–Alisa Braun, 212-678-8819 or [email protected].
Berith Sholom Shabbat Potluck In Grafton–4-8 p.m. Boathouse Tent. Grafton Lakes State Park, Swimming, family activities. Dairy, parve potluck at 6. Services at 7 p.m. $8 for parking. Info.–Jack Mintzer, Jewish life coordinator, jewihlife@[email protected]om, 518-272-8872.
Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service – 5:30-6:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info.– 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Saturday, August 10
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30 -10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the Torah portion D’varim, in-person and via Zoom with George Forrest. Reg– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected]
Sunday, August 11
Israel-Palestine 3rd in Film Series: “5 Broken Cameras”–2 p.m Beth Israel Synagogue, 53 Lois St., North Adams, Mass. Free. Dialogue. (See 7/14)
Congregation Anshe Emeth New Rabbi–11 a.m.-1 p.m. Anshe Emeth Synagogue , 240 Joslen Blvd., Hudson. Meet Rabbi David Almog at brunch. Res., info.–518-828-6848
Monday, August 12
Berkshire Jewish Film Festival– 4 p.m. only. Lenox Memorial and Middle High School, 197 East St., Lenox. 4 p.m. “Jack & Sam,” followed by “Less than Kosher.” $15 at door. 14 films will be shown on six consecutive Mondays, ending 8/12.
Tuesday, August 13
“Legend of Destruction”–5:30 p.m. Temple Israel , 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Film showing importance of Tisha B’Av and encouraging unity. Followed by discussion led by panel of rabbis. Free. For 13 and older. Reg.–jewishfedny,orgtishab’av-24.
Thursday, August 15
S.J.C.F.: The Land And The Spirit– 6 p.m. Clifton Park, Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. Free. Reg. by 8/13–cliftonparkchabad.com.
Beth Emeth Mah Jongg Tournament – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., play begins 9:30 a,m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Pick the level: Tournament with timed games and cash prizes or relaxed play, refreshments. Reg. at www.BethEmethAlbany.org by 8/9. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Friday, August 16
Beth Emeth SPAC Shabbat–5-10 p.m. SPAC, 108 Ave. of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. Dinner, services and concert. Service begins at 6:30 p.m. Yo-Yo Ma, , to perform Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, conductor Xian Zhang. $60.54. Info., Res., Debbie Schaffer, 518-436-9761.
Sunday, August 18
S.J.C.F.: Shalom Festival–3-7 p.m. Congress Park, Saratoga Springs. Family activities: crafts, music, clowns, barbecue. $5. Saratoga Chabad. Info.–518-526-0773.
Addressing Antisemitism on Campus: A New Study of Non-Jewish Students– 7-8:30 p.m. Temple Anshe Amunim, 26 Broad St., Pittsfield, Mass. Prof. Leonard Saxe, director of the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University, to discuss how universities, students, faculty and parents should respond. Info.–Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, 413-442-4360, ext. 10
Thursday, August 22
S.J.C.F. Panel Discussion: “Life Is Beautiful”– 5 p.m. Zoom. The film by Roberto Benigni is a Holocaust film that shows the resilience of the human spirit. Info., Reg.– 518 584-8730, [email protected].
Friday, August 23
JTS In The Berkshires: “What If The Torah Is Forgotten? On The History Of An Idea And The Legacy Of The Rabbis ” –11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Shakespeare & Company, Elayne P. Bernstein Theater, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass Dr. Yitz Landes, assistant professor of rabbinic literatures, Jewish Theological Seminary, to discuss. $15. Info.–Alisa Braun, 212-678-8819 or [email protected].
Sunday, August 25
Jewish Heritage Night With the Tri-city Valleycats– 4 p.m. Joseph Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy. Baseball night sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern N.Y. Info.–518-783-7800.
S.J.C.F.: The God of Isaac Performances– 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Shaara Tfille Synagogue, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Info.– 518-584- 2370 or [email protected].
John Heilemann Lecture–7:30 p.m. Temple Anshe Amunim, 26 Broad St. Pittsfield, Mass. The national affairs analyst for MSNBC and CNBC and host, creator, and executive producer of Showtime’s The Circus will be the Hilda Vallin Feigenbaum Memorial Foundation lecturer. Free. Also live-streamed. Reg.–[email protected], 413- 442-5910.
Sunday, September 8
S.J.C.F.: Zoom Panel Discussion of “The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman”–7 p.m. The film tells the American experience from the civil war to civil rights from the memories of a fictional 110 year old former slave. Info., Reg.– 518-584-8730, [email protected].
Sunday, September 15
Carrot Festival–10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady. Annual family fair featuring produce, music, and vendors Info.–518-393-9211.
Sunday, October 6
SJCC’s The Kalanit (Anemones) Project–2-3:30 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd. Planting to remember Oct. 7, 2023 Israeli victims. Exhibit of Anemones photos. Art activities to create Anemones reproductions. Info.–Judy Ben-Ami, 528-377-8803.
Sunday, October 20
SJCC Robert J. Ludwig Community Service Awards Gala– 6 p.m. Schenectady’s Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci), 15 Museum Dr., Schenectady. Karen and Gerald Hausler will receive the Community Service Award. Mohawk Honda to receive the Corporate Partnership Award and Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York to receive the Philanthropic Leadership Award. Reg.–Joslyn McArdle at [email protected].
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.
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].
Sunday, December 29
Chanukah On Jay St., Schenectady– 3:30 -5 p.m.
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.– 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.
