Community Calendar

                   Ongoing events are now visible below the dated events.

                     If  you have a question about an event listed here, please contact the sponsoring organization.

Thursday, July 17

Amidah And Eshkol Panel Discussion–7 p.m. The Jewish Federation  Of NENY, 184 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany. Living near Gaza for the past 22 months will be discussed by 3 residents of Eshkol. Moderated by Amidah co-founder, Laura Weisblatt. Reg. required,  https://jewishfedny.regfox.com/amidah-and-eshkol-panel.

Friday, July 18

Beth Emeth Shabbat Outdoors – 5:30 p.m. in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at CBEAlbany.org. in the courtyard, weather permitting. Info. – 518-436-9761, ext. 224, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.

Temple Beth El / Congregation Shaaray Tefila Kabbalat Shabbat–6:15 p.m.The Quarry House, 138 Platt St., Glens Falls. Followed by a hotdog and hamburger dinner. Potluck side dishes, desserts (no dairy). Res. required, Info. – Katie Weaver,  518-792-4945  cstgfny@gmail.com.

Saturday, July 19

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 Rabbinic Intern Spencer Mandell. Info. – 518-436-9761, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.

Temple Israel Catskill Outdoor Shabbaton  – 11 a.m. Moon Dance Ranch, Preston Hollow, Potluck picnic lunch to follow. Res., Info.–Steve Mann, stevenaamann@gmail.com.

Havdalah And Hollywood–7-9 p.m. Temple Beth El, 3 Marion Ave., Glens Falls.“One Lift” movie to follow havdalah. Popcorn, treats, socializing. Info.–  518-792-4364.

Sunday, July 20

Jewish Heritage Night With The Tri-City Valley Cats–4 p.m. Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy.  Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Northeastern N.Y. Gates open at 3:30p.m. On-field contests. Game starts at 5 p.m. $10 Adm.,  Info.–KB Goodkin, 518- 783-7800, kbgoodkin@jewishfedny.org.

SJCA: Tradition In Ink: The Art of Rabbi Linda Motzkin–3-5 p.m. Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Motzkin, scribe, to discuss her work/ artwork. Potluck dinner to follow. A farewell to Rabbis Linda, Jonathon Motzkin, who are leaving Saratoga. $10. Info., Res.–https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAAA62AA7FD0-57019373-fond , sjca.sjcf@gmail.com., 518 -584-8730.

Monday, July 21

Berkshire Jewish Film Festival:  “Soda”–4 p.m. , “Elie Wiesel–Soul On Fire”–8 p.m.   Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial Middle & High School, 197 East St., Lenox, Mass. $15 at box office day of the film. info@berkshirejewishfilmfestival.org.

Wednesday, July 23

Beth Emeth Hosts NNORC Ice Cream Social – 1 p.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. NNORC (Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) and Beth Emeth members over 60 to celebrate National Ice Cream month. Reg.– 518-516-1114, nnorc@jfseny.org or at CBEAlbany.org.

Colonie Chabad Barbecue–5-7 p.m. 401 Loudon Rd, Loudonville,  dinner, arts and crafts, desserts, live music. Adm. is a suggested $10 p.p. or $25 per family. Res. by 7/18, Info.– chaicentercolonie@gmail.com or 518-368-7886.

Thursday, July 24

Beth Emeth Trivia– 6:30 – 9 p.m. Warbler Brewery, 155 Delaware Ave., Delmar. Reg.–CBEAlbany.org under Upcoming events. Info.–518- 436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.

Friday, July 25

Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service – 5:30 p.,. in-person at 100 Academy Rd., Albany, or via live-stream at CBEAlbany.org. Info. – 518-436-9761, ext. 224, ClergyAdmin@CBEAlbany.org.

Saturday, July 26

Borscht Belt Fest–  Borscht Belt Museum, 90 Canal St., Ellenville. Comedy, Culture, Catskills Tchotchke Rd. Show, Canal St. 3-5 p.m. 4-8 p.m. Cocktail reception fund-raiser, honoring Robert Klein. Documentary, “Robert Klein Still Can’t Stop His Leg,” to be featured. 4-8 p.m. Info.–646-481-8398‬‬, 845-879-3561. (See July 27)

Beth Emeth Torah Study– 9:30-10:30 a.m. 100 Academy Rd., Albany. Discussion of the weekly Torah portion,with Rabbinic Intern Spencer Mandell in-person and via Zoom. Info.– CBEAlbany.org, I518-436-9761, ext. 236, Andrea@CBEAlbany.org.

Beth Emeth Sisterhood Walk –  10 a.m. Info – 518-436-9761, Info@CBEAlbany.org.

Sunday, July 27

Borscht Belt Fest–  Borscht Belt Museum, 90 Canal St., Ellenville. Comedy, Culture, Catskills. Ellenville Street Fair, 10-4 p.m. Jewish food vendors, klezmer music, comedy shows, panel discussions  to be featured. Tchotchke Rd. Show, Canal St., 10 a.m. -noon, 1-3 p.m. Info.–646-481-8398‬, 845-879-3561. (See July 26)

Regional JCCs’ Maccabi Games Pancake Breakfast–8- 10 a.m. Latham Applebee’s, 555 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham. Fund-raiser for area Maccabi delegation to Pittsburgh. $6.  AndrewK@albanyjcc.org, 518-438-6651.

SJCA: My Name Is Asher Lev–2, 7 p.m. Shaara Tefille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Reading of play based on Potok book. $5. Res.–518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.

Big Galut(e) Klezmer Band Concert–3 p.m. Glen Conservancy Hall,  1538 State Route 161 Glen, Montgomery County. $20 ($15 for students and seniors),  at the door or online at tickettailor.com or glenconservancy.com.

Monday, July 28

Berkshire Jewish Film Festival:  –“Fiddler on the Moon,” “Never Alone”–4 p.m. , “October 8”–8 p.m.   Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial Middle & High School, 197 East St., Lenox, Mass. $15 at box office day of the film. info@berkshirejewishfilmfestival.org.

Tuesday, July 29

SJCA: Klezmer And K Food–   7 p.m. Saratoga Chabad, 130 Circular St., Saratoga Springs. Focus on Jewish food beginning with the letter K. $5. Info., Res.–519-525-0773, saratorah@gmail.com., sjca.sjcf@gmail.com.

Wednesday, July 30

“Outback Rabbis” Siena College’s Roger Bacon Hall, Key Auditorium, theater, Rm. 202, 515 Loudon Rd., Loudonville. Two rabbis and families journey  into the heart of Australia with  encounters with Aussie characters. Sponsored by Colonie Chabad. Free. Res. required, Info.–ChaiCenterColonie@gmail.com or 518-368- 7886.

Thursday, July 31

SJCC LEV Picnic For Seniors –5:30-7:30 p.m. Schenectady Jewish Community Center, 2565 Balltown Rd., Schenectady. Free. Limited to 40 people. Reg. required, 518-377-8803 or e-mail, judyb@schenectadyjcc.org

SJCA: Clifton Park Chabad Notes 18 Years–6 p.m. Clifton Park Chabad, 495 Moe Rd., Clifton Park. Info., Res.–cliftonpark chabad.com, cliftonparkchabad@ gmail.com.

Wednesday, August 6

SJCA: Furrow: A Solo Show–7 p.m. Temple Sinai, 509 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Play by Derek Davidson, performed by Karen Sabo. $10. Res., Info.–sjca.sjcf@gmail.com., 518 -584-8730.

Anshe Emeth Movie Night: “Welcome to Yiddishland,” “Hanah Cohen’s Holy Communion” –7 p.m. Anshe Emeth Synagogue, 240 Joslen Blvd., Hudson. $10 p.p. Res. 518-828-6848.

Friday, August 8

“Finding Truth (and God), Without a Doubt” –11-12:30 p.m. Shakespeare and Company, Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass. Discussion with Rabbi Gordon Tucker, PhD, vice chancellor for Religious Life and Engagement, Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. $25. Info.–413-445-4872.

Michelle Citrin Live!–7:30-9 p.m. Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial High School, 197 East St., Lenox, Mass. Concert proceeds to benefit Berkshires Federation. $25, young adults under 30, $20,  Kids 13 and under, no cost, Advance tix required.  Reg.–HERE.

Monday, August 18

SJCA: “One Big Happy Family” –2,7 p.m. Shaara Tfille Synagogue, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Comedic film directed by Emmy nominee, Matt Sohn explores what it means to be family. Writer-producer Lisa Brenner, who will participate in Q&A after the screening  will attend. $10 p.p. Info.–Res. by 8/15–518-584-2370 or saratogajcc@albany.twcbc.com.

Berkshire Jewish Film Festival:  –“Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round” –4 p.m.,“Running on Sand”–8 p.m. Duffin Theater, Lenox Memorial Middle & High School, 197 East St., Lenox, Mass. $15 at box office day of the film. info@berkshirejewishfilmfestival.org.

Thursday, August 21

Havurah Vatik Goes to The Philadelphia Orchestra–7:30 p.m. Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Pd. Res. required by 7/30. Adm., Info.–Carla Gordon, 518- 281-9503.

Sunday, August 24 

“The Jewish World of Elvis Presley” Brunch /Book Talk–11 a,m. brunch.  Nassau Synagogue, 12 Albany St., Nassau.  Roselle Kline Chartock will discuss her book at 11:30. It will also be live-streamed. Res., Info.–518-766-9831 or e-mail: nassausynagogue@gmail.com.

“The Future of Journalism —Will A Free Press Survive?” –7:30- 9:30 p.m. Temple Anshe Amunim, 26 Broad St., Pittsfield, Mass. Hilda Vallin Feigenbaum Memorial Foundation Lecture featuring Martin Baron, retired executive editor of The Washington Post. Free. Reg. required–  tinyurl.com/Feigenbaum2025.

SJCA: Shalom Festival–12-6 p.m. Congress Park, 268 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, sponsored by Saratoga Chabad. Family activities including crafts, clowns, barbecue and music. $5. Info., Res.–519-525-0773, saratorah@gmail.com.

Monday, August 25 

From Second Avenue To Broadway Concert–7:15 p.m. Knesset Israel Synagogue, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra to perform. Dessert reception. $40. Res., Info. –www.Knesset Israel.org.

Wednesday, August 27 

SJCA: Der Keiner Klezmer Orchestra Concert– 7 p.m. Beth Shalom Synagogue, 688 Clifton Park Center Rd., Clifton Park. $10. Reg. required. sjca.sjcf@gmail.com.

Friday, August 29

Making Jewish Theater In The 21st Century–10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.The Colonial Theatre, 111 South St. Pittsfield, Mass. Panel of Jewish theatre makers moderated by David Winitsky, Jewish Plays Project artistic director. Free. Reg. required. Seating on a first come, first served basis. Berkshire Federation Knosh and Knowledge program. Info. –Rabbi Daveeen Litwin,  413-442-4360, dlitwin@jewishberkshires.org.

Sunday, September 14 

Carrot Festival–10 a.m.-4 p.m. Agudat Achim Synagogue, 2117 Union St., Schenectady. Performances, carrot-related food, family activities, vendors. Free. Info.–518-393-9211.

Thursday, September 18 

Jewish Food Series Lunch Program–12-1 p.m.  Knesset Israel Synagogue, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. Chefs Susan Levine and Natalia Monahan feature favorite recipes for Erev Rosh Hashanah  (including Brisket and Honey Cake).  $3 for adults over 60 years of age,  $7 for all others. Res. required by 9 a.m. 9/17. No walk-ins. Info.–413-442-2200.

Thursday, October 9

Berkshires Community Gathering Noting  October 7th– 7 – 8:30 p.m. Knesset Israel Synagogue, 16 Colt Rd., Pittsfield, Mass. Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, 413-442-4360, ext. 10.

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.

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.

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.