Community - The Jewish World

JFNENY lists scholarship opportunities for programs, colleges, camps

Feb 5, 2026 | 0

So many choices! Photo courtesy of Sunriseforever on Pixaby The Jewish Federation of Northeastern...

Tu B’Shevat: ‘New Year for Trees’ is Feb. 2

Jan 29, 2026 | 0

Planting a sapling during Tu B’Shevat in Jerusalem, 1951. Photo courtesy of Werner Braun, KKL-JNF...

“Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” set for WMHT; local aspects slated for Feb. 1 program

Jan 29, 2026 | 0

In conjunction with a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) new four-part series that explores the complex relationship between black Americans and Jewish Americans, “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” local PBS...

Film about survivors’ klezmer band slated for Jan. 24 S.J.C.C. screening

Jan 15, 2026 | 0

Saul and Ruby, Polish Holocaust survivors, in this scene from the documentary, “Saul and Ruby’s...

A different Chanukah holiday for this generation

Dec 18, 2025 | 0

By MERYL AIN JNS I doubt that my grandchildren would recognize the Chanukahs of my childhood. They...

A painful reminder of the true meaning of Chanukah

Dec 18, 2025 | 0

By JONATHAN TOBIN JNS In a sense, it would be nice if celebrations of the Chanukah holiday could reflect the mindset of attempts by those who control Western popular culture to water it down in order to blend in with the...

Family Chanukah party with Mexican theme set for SJCC

Dec 18, 2025 | 0

SCHENECTADY–The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC) annual family Chanukah celebration will...

The Shir Chadash Trio to perform at Nassau Shul Dec. 21 Chanukah party

Dec 18, 2025 | 0

NASSAU – The Judaic folk-rock group, The Shir Chadash Trio will perform Chanukah classics and original music at the Nassau Synagogue, 12 Albany Ave., Nassau. on Sunday, Dec. 21, during the the congregation’s Chanukah...

Albany Jewish Community Center awarded $5 million NY BRICKS grant

Dec 18, 2025 | 0

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...