Amanda Aussems-Poskanzer honored with Four Chaplains Award by area JWV
Congressman Paul Tonko, representing New York’s 21st district, left, presents a proclamation from...
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Category: Awards and Honors
Albany Jewish Community Center awarded $5 million NY BRICKS grant
ALBANY— The Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center (AJCC) has announced that it has been awarded a $5 million grant through Governor Kathy Hochul’s New York Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids, and...
Read MoreSJCC slates Robert J. Ludwig Community Service Awards Gala; Mona Golub to emcee
SCHENECTADY – The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC) has announced its 14th annual Robert J. Ludwig Community Service Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. The gala will be at the Mohawk Golf Club,...
Read MoreApplicants sought for AJCC 2026 Applebaum Memorial Award, Lenore Bellin Memorial Award
The Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center is seeking applicants for 2026 youth awards, the Herbert A, Applebaum Memorial Award (for males) and the Lenore Bellin Memorial Award (for females). The purpose of the awards is...
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Altmans’ grandson becomes Eagle Scout
Isaac Knowlton was awarded the Eagle Scout Badge on June 8. Isaac is grandson of Dr. Gene Altman...
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Albany Center names 2025 Pillars honorees; Program on May 15
Dr. GAVIN and KAREN SETZEN HENRY (“HANK”) GREENBERG ELLEN and LARRY KOTLOW ALBANY–The Sidney...
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Agudat Achim to note efforts of eight at Shomrei Kehillah Awards celebratory brunch
JOE SHIANG and SUSAN SHARFSTEIN, ALEXANDRA and STEVE SCHMIDT, Volunteers of the Year....
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JFS to note Rabbi Shpeen with Anschel Weiss Community Award at Mensches & Mimosas
Rabbi SCOTT SHPEEN Celebrating community volunteerism and dedicated leadership is at the heart of...
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JWV notes efforts of Melanie Puorto Conte at annual Four Chaplains Award presentation
Fred Altman, commander of Albany Post 105 of the Jewish War Veterans, presents the annual Four...
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Biden awards medals of freedom to George Soros, Hillary Clinton
U.S. President Joe Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to recipients during a ceremony in the East...
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Jewish Family Services launches new partnership to help Holocaust survivors
Clara Simon, JFS senior resource specialist, left, is shown here with Alla Umanskaya, a recipient...
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Capital Chabad plans 50 Year Jubilee celebration
Schlichim and founders of Capital Chabad, Rabbi Israel and Rochel Rubin, will be honored at the...
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