SJCC to note International Holocaust Remembrance Day with talk by memoirist Balint
Cover of book by Peter George Balint detailing his life story. SCHENECTADY –The Schenectady Jewish...
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Film about survivors’ klezmer band slated for Jan. 24 S.J.C.C. screening
Saul and Ruby, Polish Holocaust survivors, in this scene from the documentary, “Saul and Ruby’s...
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‘Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa’ class to be offered by Chabad units
Colonie Chabad and Clifton Park Chabad will offer a new JLI course, “Captivating Cases in Rabbinic...
Read MoreArnon Adler to talk about his father’s Holocaust survival at Siena University on Jan. 21
ALBANY – Colonie Chabad will host a Holocaust lecture, “A Tailor’s Journey” on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Siena University’s Key Auditorium Roger Bacon Hall, the lecture, free and open to the community, begins at 6 p.m. Arnon...
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Gates of Heaven to host Doug Mishkin in January As scholar- in-residence: Concert slated
SCHENECTADY–Congregation Gates of Heaven (CGOH) will welcome Doug Mishkin, lawyer, educator, and...
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IDF veteran and son of fallen Six-Day War soldier headlines J.N.F. Nov. 11 breakfast for Israel
ALBANY– On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, 150 community members, according to organizers,...
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Jewish Colonie Lecture to feature discussion of archeologic excavations
Dr. MELISSA CRADIC ALBANY –The 2025 Annual Jewish Colonie Lecture is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 18,...
Read MoreAnshe Emeth and Chatham Synagogue members to review Palestinians and Israelis – going forward
The Chatham Synagogue congregation and Congregation Anshe Emeth of Hudson have slated a joint program for Wednesday, November 12, at 7 p.m. at the Chatham synagogue, 1536 Co Rd. 28, Valatie. “Roots of Peace: A Discussion About...
Read MoreFilm documents enemies in Israel seeking peace
SARATOGA SPRINGS–Saratoga Jewish Community Arts will offer online access to registrants to view the documentary film “Encounter Point ” and host a panel discussion of the film on Zoom, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. By arrangement with the...
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JNF Breakfast for Israel on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11
ALON WALD ALBANY— The Jewish National Fund-USA is hosting its annual Breakfast for Israel in the...
Read MoreKieval Institute colloquium to review “Paul, Judaisms and Christianities”
The Hayyim and Esther Kieval Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies at Siena University will hold its annual colloquium on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 3 p.m., in Key Auditorium/Roger Bacon 202, according to the new Institute director,...
Read MoreRabbi Weinstein to examine superheroes as path to healing in talk at the Colonie Town Library
ALBANY–Colonie Chabad will host a program entitled, “Up, Up & Oy Vey!” which will examine mental health wellness using superheroes as inspiration in a lecture at the Colonie Town Library, at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6....
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