Category: Local
The Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial group awarded $600,000 in federal funding
The Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial (CDJHM) has been awarded $600,000 in federal funding to support its traveling memorial and accompanying educational program. According to organizers, the investment will allow the...
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Emmy-Award Winner Alicia Jacobs joins J.F.S. as director of community engagement
ALICIA JACOBS ALBANY –Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Northeastern New York has announced that...
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The Jewish Federation slates Super Sunday Phone-A-Thon for March 15
ALBANY–Super Sunday, the largest Jewish community phone-a-thon fund-raiser of the year will be...
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Congregation Berith Sholom to host Founders’ Day service, dinner on March 27
Berith Sholom Reform Congregation where the annual Founders’ Day Shabbat Service will be held on...
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SJCC lists wooden gragger workshop and Purim themed carnival
A gragger SCHENECTADY– Purim will be noted by the The Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC)...
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Who will you dress as this Purim?
A Purim Elphaba? Why not? Photo courtesy of AI. By MARILYN SHAPIRO The usual costumes on Purim are...
Read MoreJazz to be focus of March 18 Senior Moments luncheon
SCHENECTADY — Congregation Gates of Heaven invites adults 50+ to another installment of its Senior Moments series on Wednesday, March 18. The afternoon begins with lunch at 12 noon, followed by a live jazz trio concert at 12:30...
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Tu B’Shevat challah bake raises $250 for Israeli food-rescue charity
Left: Mussia and Chanie Simon; Right: Josie and Rahel Fox ALBANY– Chabad and PJ Library of...
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Bethlehem Chabad’s CTeen Hamantash Bake
Local teens got their hands sticky for a good cause this week at the CTeen Hamantash Bake, raising...
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Israeli rebbetzin and activist reports on her activities
Bruria Efune addressing the crowd By Dr. SUSIE ROSENBERG ALBANY–Bethlehem Chabad recently hosted...
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Disability Inclusion and Mental Health Awareness to be focus for Colonie Chabad Feb. 20, 21
ALEENA BUCHANAN ALBANY– In conjunction with Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month...
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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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