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Thursday, February 6
Braid’s Performance Of Traveler’s Prayer–7 p.m. Zoom. First of three live performances from The Braid acting troupe and Saratoga Jewish Community Arts in 2025. Reg., Info.– https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/9HjgRFz/SJCAHomePage. (See Feb. 2)
Yidish in ale lender: Yiddish around the World–7 p.m. Zoom. Christa P. Whitney, director of the Yiddish Book Center’s Wexler Oral History Project will interview speakers. Info.– Yiddish Book Center, 413-256-4900. Reg.– https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events/upcoming-public-programs/yidish-ale-lender-yiddish-around-world-christa-p-whitney
Friday, February 7
Beth Emeth Ruach Shabbat Service, Dinner – 5:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Students in grades 2 and 3 will be featured. Dinner to follow. Reg. –required. $12 per adult, children 12 and under at no cost Sign up, menu www.CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
Saturday, February 8
Temple Israel Tu B’Shevat Kiddush– noon following services. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Tina Lieberman, board chairwoman of Zero Waste Capital District, to present on the current dangers of nanoplastics and PFAS chemicals. Sponsorships sought for 7 species kiddush, but program free. Reg. by 2/3, www.tialbany.org.
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the weekly Torah portion Beshalach in-person and via Zoom. Reg.– www.CBEAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info. – 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Sunday, February 9
The Wedding Jester, with John Feffer–2 p.m. The Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, Mass. Feffer’s one-man show The Wedding Jester, a fictional account inspired by the real-life making of the “Fiddler on the Roof” film. $12 students/members; $15 general admission. Info.– https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events/upcoming-public-programs/wedding-jester-john-feffer.
Beth Shalom Tu B’Shevat–10 a.m. 688 Clifton Park Center Rd.. Clifton Park. Rabbi Zoe B Zak, will discuss her book, The Cook and the Rabbi, with emphasis on Tu B’Shevat. Music and foods. Info., Res.– [email protected] or Jackie. 518-371-0608.
Temple Israel Albany World Wide Wrap- 8:30-10 a,m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Minyan, workshop, breakfast. Tefillin mitzvah. Sponsored by TI Mens Club. Info., Reg. by 2/5–518-438-7858.
Multi -generational Tu B’Shevat Seder–1-2 p.m.Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Reg. required, https://www.tialbany.org/form/StraussSeniorSeder. Info.- 518-438-7858.
Beyond Plastics: A Tu B’Shevat Teaching–10 a.m.- noon. Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. Jenny Gitlitz, director of Solutions To Plastic Pollution at Bennington College, to discuss. Bagel brunch. $5. Reg.–www.knessetisrael.org/rsvp., Info.–413-445-4872, ext. 16.
Pizza and Movie– 4 p.m. Beth El Social Hall, 107 Adams St., Bennington, Vt. “A Real Pain” will be shown. $10. Info.–(802) 442-9645.
Beth Emeth Brotherhood Monthly Meeting – 10 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Bagels, shmooze and meeting. Info. – [email protected].
Beth Emeth Florida Sunshine Brunch – 11 a.m. Aloft Delray Beach, 202 SE 5th Ave., Delray Beach, Fla. BE clergy and folks. $40 per person. Res.– Lita at 518-436-9761, ext. 224 or [email protected].
Monday, February 10
Chabad Capital District: This World is a Garden–6:30-7 30 p.m. Madison Theater, 1036 Madison Ave., Albany. Films, Music, storytelling exploring the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s inaugural Chasidic discourse—a vision of the world as a sacred garden. Laura Melnicoff String Quartet featured. $10. Info., Res.–https://www.capitalchabad.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/6767505/jewish/This-World-is-a-Garden.htm.
Wednesday, February 12
Beth Emeth Youth Group – 5:30 -7 p.m., 100 Academy Rd., Albany. All high schoolers are invited to CBEYG’s weekly meeting Info.– 518-436-9761, [email protected]
Thursday, February 13
Tu B’Shevat Modern Plant Recipes–7-9 p.m. Virtual. Chef Micah Siva food demo of an Israeli street food, Sabich Grain Bowl with Crispy Chickpeas. Berkshire Federation Series, The Jewish Book Council. Reg.– https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdeuqqT0pGt1vweivw8DVCinXN4JklJXB#/registration.
Beth Emeth Florida Lunch with Frankie, Cantor Short – 12 p.m. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 3130 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, Fla. Three-course lunch, $42. Res. required; c Lita at 518-436-9761, ext. 224 or at [email protected].
Friday, February 14
Beth Emeth Shabbat Service – 5:30 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Song and prayer. Live-stream at www.CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761 or [email protected].
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.
Beth Emeth Torah Study – 9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the weekly Torah portion Yitro in-person and via Zoom. Reg.– www.CBEAlbany.org. Zoom link: https://Us02Web.Zoom.us/j/89304372729. Password: CBE. Info .– 518-436-9761, [email protected].
Sunday, February 16
Beth Tephilah Challah Bake–1:30-3:30 p.m. 82 River St., Troy. Workshop to include various braiding tips. Dips for challah offered. Tours of the shul. Back door entry. $5. Res. by 2/12. Info.–518-994-3490.
Wednesday, February 19
Neugroschel Jewish Storytelling– 7 p.m. Case Building, Skidmore College, 615 N, Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Jewish Community Arts program. Storytellerss include Shawn Banner, Jeanine Laverty, Beth Sabo Novik, Sandy Schuman, Rabbi Ilana Symons, and Martina Zobel. $10. Also Zoom. Reg.–https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/9HjgRFz/SJCAHomePage. 518-584-8730.
Thursday, February 20
Beth Emeth Trivia at the Warbler –6 – 8:30 p.m. Warbler Brewery, 155 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Trivia competition testing knowledge of everything from pop culture to history. Reg.– www.BethEmethAlbany.org. Info. –518- 436-9761, [email protected].
Friday, February 21
Composting:One Person’s Journey From Decomposition To Rebirth–7:30 p.m. Berith Sholom, 167 Third St., Troy. Oshins, active with US Composting Council, NYS Organics Committee, will speak prior to Shabbat service. Info.– Jack Mintzer, 518-272-8872.
Beth Emeth Erev 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].
Sunday, February 23
They Stand Corrected: An Afternoon With Amidah And Josh Levs– 1 p.m. Albany Jewish Community Center, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Levs, a Delmar native and BCHS grad, who spent 20 years as CNN’s lead on-air fact checker. will discuss anti Israel media bias. Admission donations requested. Reg.–https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezTZel-Hy2ll1QUBppA6gOdvD5l5BR87arFDodS9UA0eFptw/viewform
Cafe Beth El Jewish Music Listening Party: Through The Ages –2-4 p.m. at the Quarry House, 138 Upper Platt St., Glens Falls. Non-alcoholic space. $10, Res., Info.– [email protected] or 518- 792-4364.
Wednesday, February 26
Israel Bonds Resilience In Action: Strengthening Israel’s Future– 7 p.m. Location with registration. Zoom program featuring IDF Col. Olivier Rafowicz live. To discuss Israel’s path forward. Info.–Julliette Assour, 845-405-4028.
Thursday, February 27
Beth Emeth Yom HaShoah Prep, Candle Bagging–6-8 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Community invited to help prepare for Yom HaShoah. Sponsored by Capital District Men’s Clubs. Info.–[email protected], 518-436-9761.
Wednesday, March 5
Thursday, March 6
Albany Center Purim Carnival–5:30 -7:30 p.m. AJCC, 340 Whitehall Rd., Albany. Focus on children. $10. Info.–518-438-6651, [email protected]
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.
Sunday, March 9
Temple Anshe Amunim Winter Film Series: “Technion 10”– 2-5 p.m. 26 Broad St., Pittsfield, Mass. Speaker. $10. Reg.– templeoffice@ansheamunimorg or http://www.ansheamunim.org.
The Jewish Federation Of Northeastern NY Super Sunday– a.m.-p.m. 184 Washington Ave., Ext., Albany. Phon-a-thon fund-raising effort. Volunteers sought to make calls. Info.–518-783-7800.
Sunday, March 30
Temple Anshe Amunim Winter Film Series: “Call Me Dancer”– 2-5 p.m. 26 Broad St., Pittsfield, Mass. Speaker. $10. Reg.– templeoffice@ansheamunimorg or http://www.ansheamunim.org.
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.
Thursday, May 8
Temple Israel Of Albany 75th Anniversary Gala–6 p.m. Temple Israel, 600 New Scotland Ave., Albany. Honoring TI Cantor Rogerio Marx on Chai (18th) anniversary. Comedian Benji Lovitt. L Chaim, Laughter, Legacy —Various ticket prices and sponsorships. Info., Reg.–https://www.tialbany.org/518-438-7958.
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
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.–Andrea McNellis at 518-436-9761.
Temple Gates of Heaven: Restoring the Soul:–8 a.m. Virtual. Jewish prayer and images half hour session led by Rabbi Matt Cutler. Every week thru June 4. Info.–518-37-8173.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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. –[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.