Schenectady Center lists ‘The Spy Behind Home Plate’ and discussion led by Aviva Kempner, film director
SCHENECTADY– The Schenectady Jewish Community Center will present the film “The Spy Behind Home Plate” as part of its Virtual…
Israeli orchestra sends musical love letter to UAE
By ABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN (Israel21C via JNS) – Atop a soaring Tel Aviv skyscraper, an orchestra of Jewish, Muslim, Druze…
Zoom discussion of the film ‘Do the Right Thing’ set for Oct. 25
SARATOGA SPRINGS– Saratoga Jewish Community Arts (SJCA) and Temple Sinai will present a Zoom discussion of the film “Do the…
Jewish poet Louise Glück wins 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature
By GABE FRIEDMAN NEW YORK CITY (JTA) – Louise Gluck, the American granddaughter of Hungarian Jews, was awarded the Nobel…
New B’nai Sholom workshop series supports finding life balance and meaning in retirement
ALBANY–A new workshop series offered by B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will examine “mindful living” that may help participants…
Huberman created Israeli Orchestra; SJCA to discuss ‘Orchestra of Exiles’ film on Oct. 15
SARATOGA SPRINGS–Saratoga Jewish Community Arts (SJCA) and Temple Sinai will present a Zoom discussion on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7…
Beth Emeth to sponsor discussion about connection between Judaism, comic book industry
ALBANY–The Jewish influence on the comic book industry and graphic novels will be the topic for discussion at a virtual…
Bibi Shapiro, the 6-year-old whose ‘Avinu Malkeinu’ went viral, sang at Central Synagogue’s Yom Kippur services
BY PHILISSA CRAMER NEW YORK CITY (JTA) – The first time 6-year-old Bibi Shapiro found out just how widely viewed…
Shofar: A love song
Robert Weinger reveals his personal Jewish journey from Devil Mountain to the Jericho Valley. By DEBORAH FINEBLUM (JNS) – As…
Schenectady Jewish Community Center to join JCCs nationwide in virtual book festival
SCHENECTADY– The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC) is joining Centers across the country in a virtual book festival in October…