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Mar 6, 2022
Erev Purim
Mar 17, 2022
Purim
Mar

1 2022

Join CSI for our next installment of Consultants' Corner on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022, 10:00 am.

This week: ACCESS CO…

Mar

1 2022

Crochet & Knitting

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

Bring your own projects and join in conversation with other knitters and crocheters. Don’t know how to knit or croc…

Mar

1 2022

Bridge

12:30PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at nysummit@aol.com for more information. Starts on
January 4,…

Mar

1 2022

What is Hospice Care? (Virtual)

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Virtual | Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Hospice is a different type of medical care, consisting of comprehensive comfort-oriented services and compassionate …

Mar

1 2022

Chalk, Cabbages, and Cheese

7:00PM  

Virtual | Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Three new English translations of the Tanach have appeared recently: the literary translation of Robert Alter in 2019…

Mar

1 2022

Flash Fiction

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Virtual Event

 

What kind of a story can you write in under 1,000 words? Using a book of outstanding examples from around the world, …

Mar

2 2022

Mesillat Yesharim

8:30AM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!

Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!

Fac…

Mar

2 2022

Come In & Learn at Beth Emeth with Cantor Sharon Kohn

1:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Music in Prayer: A Course of Discovery - Have you ever asked: Where did that melody come from? How does the Cantor de…

Mar

2 2022

 

This lecture will tell the story of a long-overlooked Ottoman Jewish community in the late nineteenth and early twent…

Mar

2 2022

Literature and Libations Book Club

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180

 

Join *Berith Sholom’ s monthly Zoom book club
*This book club is open to Berith Sholom members and non-members
Lite…

Mar

2 2022

In response to COVID, we are using a unique virtual-and-in-person blended program to bring you a safe experience with…

Mar

2 2022

How to Minimize Taxes and Maximize Tzedakah Dollars

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Jewish Future Pledge

 

Join the Jewish Future Pledge for a webinar with financial advisors, Mark Halpern and Ken Fink on the on the topic of…

Mar

3 2022

Fun and Fitness to Broadway Tunes

10:15AM - 10:45AM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

This fun, gentle exercise class is designed to increase flexibility and improve aerobic conditioning through easy mov…

Mar

3 2022

Rummikub

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany , NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at bratcat83@yahoo.com for more information.

https://www.alba…

Mar

3 2022

Mifgash Annual Wine Tasting Event

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

The Argus Hotel
8 Thurlow Terrace
Albany, NY 12203

 

Join us for this adult mixer and annual fundraiser supporting our region’s communal high school, Mifgash. Taste a …

Mar

4 2022

PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time

9:15AM - 10:00AM  

Temple Israel Playground
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Join us for PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time, celebrate Shabbat and PJ Library storytime. Free and open to the …

Mar

4 2022

Mahjong Club

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Criss at qmogm@aol.com for more information.

Mar

4 2022

Beth Emeth Shabbat Unplugged Service

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join us for a special music filled service! We will also be celebrating March birthdays. For In Person participation,…

Mar

4 2022

to
Mar

5 2022

Refugee Shabbat (Temple Israel)

5:30PM - 12:00PM  

Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat as Rabbi Eligberg discusses the Refugee Crisis (via livestream).
Shabbat morning, Father…

Mar

4 2022

Jammies & Jeans: A Family/Kid Friendly Service

6:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join us for a magical, musical Shabbat for children and parents of all ages!

Celebrating Shabbat live in the Hatkoff…

Mar

4 2022

Refugee Shabbat (Gates of Heaven)

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Congregation Gates of Heaven will mark this Sabbath with special guest speakers from the U.S. committee for Refugees …

Mar

5 2022

Beth Emeth's Torah Study

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Heb…

Mar

5 2022

Warm Up & Chill

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

A free outdoor program for grades 6-12. Havdalah * S'mores * campfire * music * friends!

Mar

6 2022

How Israel Has Responded to the BDS Challenge

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Virtual | Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180

 

This is a joint program from J Street and Berith Sholom and is open to anyone who would like to attend.

Professor Ol…

Mar

6 2022

 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Ever find yourself not quite sure how to respond to difficult conversations about Israel in …

Mar

7 2022

Any Media Art Group

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

The Mixed Media Art Group welcomes all amateur artists and crafters. Meet in an informal setting to discuss and work …

Mar

7 2022

Mahjong Club

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Criss at qmogm@aol.com for more information

Mar

7 2022

May you be like Ruth and like Esther

6:30PM  

Virtual Class | Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

MAY YOU BE LIKE RUTH AND LIKE ESTHER
(or Gerald, Linda, and Denise):

Exploring Jewish Poetry- virtual course

Monday…

Mar

7 2022

Beth Emeth's Knit & Nosh via Zoom

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! This month we…

Mar

7 2022

Empathy, Communications, and Coaching

7:00PM  

Location TBA

 

Thanks to David Liebschutz who has, once again, handcrafted a program, specific to our community needs, we are thril…

Mar

7 2022

The Jewish Way: Customs of Death, Burial and Mourning

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Part 1 of a 3 part series: Jewish Sacred Rituals and Practices Honoring the Dead

An exploration of how Jewish tradit…

Mar

8 2022

REGISTER HERE!

Join CSI for our next installment of Consultants' Corner on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022, 10:00am.

This…

Mar

8 2022

Crochet & Knitting

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

Bring your own projects and join in conversation with other knitters and crocheters. Don’t know how to knit or croc…

Mar

8 2022

Bridge

12:30PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at nysummit@aol.com for more information. Starts on
January 4,…

Mar

8 2022

PJ Library Passport to Adventure

4:00PM - 4:30PM  

Virtual Event (Zoom)

 

Explore the Jewish holidays with PJ Library ® stories and activities on zoom! Each Passport to Adventure ticket incl…

Mar

8 2022

Gender Diversity - Part 3

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

"Gender Expansiveness in Judaism Today" Using our history of expansive gender in Judaism as well as our knowledge abo…

Mar

9 2022

Mesillat Yesharim

8:30AM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!

Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!

Fac…

Mar

9 2022

Come In & Learn at Beth Emeth with Cantor Sharon Kohn

1:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Music in Prayer: A Course of Discovery - Have you ever asked: Where did that melody come from? How does the Cantor de…

Mar

10 2022

Fun and Fitness to Broadway Tunes

10:15AM - 10:45AM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

This fun, gentle exercise class is designed to increase flexibility and improve aerobic conditioning through easy mov…

Mar

10 2022

Rummikub

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany , NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at bratcat83@yahoo.com for more information.

https://www.alba…

Mar

10 2022

SJCA: Virtual Discussion for The Pianist

7:00PM - 9:30PM  

Temple Sinai
509 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

 

Roman Polanski, gifted producer and director, took an extraordinary story, the autobiography of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a…

Mar

11 2022

to
Mar

12 2022

 

Please join Hadassah Northern New England and Hadassah Southern New England for Shabbat Across the Region. Our weeken…

Mar

11 2022

PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time

9:15AM - 10:00AM  

Temple Israel Playground
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Join us for PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time, celebrate Shabbat and PJ Library storytime. Free and open to the …

Mar

11 2022

Mahjong Club

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Criss at qmogm@aol.com for more information.

Mar

11 2022

Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service + Hadassah Across the Region

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Our guest speaker tonight will be Josie Kivort from the Albany Chapter of Hadassah. ALL are welcome to join us for ou…

Mar

11 2022

to
Mar

12 2022

CBAJ Guest Scholar Shabbat with Sarah Robinson

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

Join us for a fun, meaningful, and enriching Shabbat of learning about Megillat Ester with guest scholar Sarah Robins…

Mar

12 2022

Beth Emeth's Torah Study

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Heb…

Mar

12 2022

Hadassah Shabbat at Ohav Shalom

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Hadassah Shabbat Across the Region is taking place locally on Shabbat Zachor, March 12, 2022

A Capital District area…

Mar

13 2022

to
Mar

20 2022

Chag Purim Sameach! Explore our Community Calendar for fun, festive, celebrations, Megillah readings, and more!

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Mar

13 2022

Walk for Ukraine

1:00PM  

Temple Beth El
3 Marion Ave
Glens Falls, NY 12801

 

Temple Beth El and Congregation Shaaray Tefila are hosting a ‘Walk for Ukraine’ on Sunday, March 13th, 2022. Thi…

Mar

13 2022

Understanding Jewish Ukraine: A Special Program for Teens

1:15PM  

Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203

 

JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK PRESENTS
UNPACKING ISRAEL SERIES FOR JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Understa…

Mar

13 2022

Purim Carnival (Albany JCC)

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Carnival games, costume contest, camp registration, take home treats and more in the Albany JCC's lower parking lot!

Mar

13 2022

Virtual Baking Program with Gail Sokol: Almond-Raspberry Hamantaschen

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Virtual | Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309

FREE Virtual Baking Program in Preparation for the Purim Holiday.
We will make Almond Raspberry Hamantaschen with Gai…

Mar

13 2022

Shushan Nights Purim Play! (Friendship Circle @ AJCC)

5:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

Join us for an evening of laughter and fun!

The funniest Purim shpiel of all times! For women by women

All proceeds…

Mar

13 2022

TOWN SQUARE: Resetting the Table

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

 

REGISTER HERE!

Join Jewish Federation on Sunday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. on Zoom for a special Town Square with Resettin…

Mar

14 2022

Any Media Art Group

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

The Mixed Media Art Group welcomes all amateur artists and crafters. Meet in an informal setting to discuss and work …

Mar

14 2022

60+ Dining

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Our Sixty-Plus Dining Program offers kosher lunches to those 60+ years old. Meals are prepared in the Albany JCC kitc…

Mar

14 2022

Mahjong Club

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Criss at qmogm@aol.com for more information

Mar

14 2022

May you be like Ruth and like Esther

6:30PM  

Virtual Class | Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

MAY YOU BE LIKE RUTH AND LIKE ESTHER
(or Gerald, Linda, and Denise):

Exploring Jewish Poetry- virtual course

Monday…

Mar

14 2022

Beth Emeth's Knit & Nosh via Zoom

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! This month we…

Mar

14 2022

Classical Orchestra in the 2020's (Zoom)

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Virtual | Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Congregation Gates of Heaven Sisterhood presents
Classical Orchestra in the 2020s: An open discussion with Maestro Gl…

Mar

15 2022

Crochet & Knitting

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

Bring your own projects and join in conversation with other knitters and crocheters. Don’t know how to knit or croc…

Mar

15 2022

HAVURAH VATIK March 2022 Event (Zoom)

11:00AM  

Virtual Event

 

Salient Questions About the Economy

We are in home stretch as we plough toward Spring 2022. And as we wake up from …

Mar

15 2022

Bridge

12:30PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at nysummit@aol.com for more information. Starts on
January 4,…

Mar

16 2022

to
Mar

17 2022

MARCH 16-17
For megillah readings and Purim programming, please contact your local Chabad.

Mar

16 2022

Mesillat Yesharim

8:30AM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!

Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!

Fac…

Mar

16 2022

60+ Dining

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Our Sixty-Plus Dining Program offers kosher lunches to those 60+ years old. Meals are prepared in the Albany JCC kitc…

Mar

16 2022

Come In & Learn at Beth Emeth

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

Join us In Person (you get samples if you do) or via Zoom or Live Stream as Cantor Kohn & Deb Sokoler share and bake …

Mar

16 2022

Pre-Purim Party for Young Families (Temple Israel)

4:00PM  

Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

  • Costume Parade
  • Games & Activities by Bash Birthday Parties
  • Dinner Theatre featuring the ECC Staff
  • Singing with M…
Mar

16 2022

Megilah Reading at Beth Emeth via Live Stream

5:15PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

CBE Grade 7 will be leading the reading of the Purim Megilah. This will be Live Streamed via the CBE Web Site - www.B…

Mar

16 2022

Congregation Shaara Tfille Celebrates Purim!

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Shaara Tfille
84 Weibel Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs, located at 84 Weibel Avenue in Sarato…

Mar

16 2022

CGOH Disney Goes to Shushan + Spotify Purim Playlist

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12309

Live in our sanctuary and on livestream for those at home. Megillah Reading, Disney Character Spiel, and Hamentashen-…

Mar

16 2022

Dinner and Esther to the Rescue: A Purim Comedy Show (Temple Israel)

6:00PM  

Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Dinner and Esther to the Rescue: A Purim Comedy Show
presented by The Bible Players!
Wednesday | 6:00 PM (show* start…

Mar

16 2022

Purim Under the Stars at Ohav

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208

Join us outside under our tents with lights and heaters for a Purim celebration for families! Activities and music pr…

Mar

16 2022

Virtual Purim Event with David Joslin (Shaaray Tefila, Glens Falls)

6:30PM  

Virtual | Congregation Shaaray Tefila
68 Bay Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801

Virtual Purim Event with David Joslin

Click here to join!

Meeting ID: 299-063-0061

On Wednesday, we will gather v…

Mar

16 2022

Purim Megillah Reading

7:00PM  

Congregation Anshe Emeth
240 Joslen Blvd
Hudson, NY

Please join us in person for the Megillah Reading so that you can be part of the Purim fun. Wear masks, sing songs an…

Mar

16 2022

Purim Dinner & Extravaganza (Agudat Achim)

7:15PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309

Fast Day Mincha -- 5:45-6:10p

Family Purim Experience -- 6:15-7:15p

7:15 p.m. Community Dinner

Dairy Dinner Buff…

Mar

16 2022

PurimTini (Bethlehem Chabad)

7:15PM - 9:15PM  

Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY

The hottest Purim party in town for adults!

Enjoy music, live game show, charcuterie boards, open bar, megillah, gre…

Mar

16 2022

Ma'ariv and Megillah Reading (Temple Israel)

7:30PM  

Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

  • The Emoji-nation Megillah
  • The Shamey Awards
  • Adon Olam Finalists

*in-person and virtual

Our Purim 5782 celebrat…

Mar

17 2022

Virtual Purim Megillah Reading (Ohav Shalom)

7:00AM - 9:00AM  

Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208

Zoom Virtual Morning Services
We welcome Rabbi Bob Albert once again as our Megillah reader
https://us02web.zoom.us/j…

Mar

17 2022

Shacharit and Megillah Reading (Temple Israel)

7:30AM  

Temple Israel | Virtual Event
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Shacharit and Megillah Reading

*in-person and on Zoom

Our Purim 5782 celebration of the story of Esther is sponsore…

Mar

17 2022

Fun and Fitness to Broadway Tunes

10:15AM - 10:45AM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

This fun, gentle exercise class is designed to increase flexibility and improve aerobic conditioning through easy mov…

Mar

17 2022

Rummikub

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany , NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at bratcat83@yahoo.com for more information.

https://www.alba…

Mar

17 2022

Stop the Bleed Training Webinar

1:00PM  

Virtual Event

REGISTER HERE!

Designed for all community members, join the Secure Community Network (SCN) on 17 March for training …

Mar

17 2022

The Massry Residence Purim Shpiel

1:30PM - 2:00PM  

The Massry Residence
182 Washington Ave Ext
Albany, NY 12203

The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah will host a Purim Shpiel for residents. Contact the Massry Residence at (5…

Mar

17 2022

Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Purim Shpiel

2:45PM - 3:30PM  

Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
180 Washington Ave Ext
Albany, NY 12203

Residents at Daughters of Sarah will enjoy a Purim Shpiel led by Rabbi Amiel Monson. For more information, call Daugh…

Mar

17 2022

The Massry Residence Megillah Reading led by Rabbi Amiel Monson

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

The Massry Residence at Daughters of Sarah
182 Washington Ave Ext
Albany, NY 12203

Rabbi Amiel Monson will lead Massry residents in a reading of Megillat Esther. For information, contact the Massry Re…

Mar

17 2022

Grand Purim Party (Colonie Chabad)

5:00PM  

Shaker Rd. Fire House
550 Albany Shaker Rd
Loudonville, NY

RSVP Required by March. 7th
NO CHARGE.
Suggested Donation: $18pp, $36 per Family

RSVP REQUIRED HERE: https://docs.g…

Mar

17 2022

Purim Seudah with a Musical Megillah Challenge (Temple Israel)

5:00PM  

Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Purim Seudah with a Musical Megillah Challenge

$18 Members | $20 Non-Members

Our Purim 5782 celebration of the stor…

Mar

17 2022

Purim at the Palace (Bethlehem Chabad)

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY

Bethlehem Chabad invites you to an enchanting evening of royal festivities!

  • Court Jesters
  • Royal Feast
  • Live Enter…
Mar

17 2022

Purim in Persia! (Clifton Park Chabad)

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Clifton Park Senior Community Center
6 Clifton Common Ct
Clifton park, NY 12065

Clifton Park Chabad invites you to a safe & spaced

Purim in Persia party!

Thursday, March 17th, 5:30 pm

This Purim…

Mar

17 2022

Virtual Purim Feast with Comedian Rabbi Bob Alper (Ohav Shalom)

5:45PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208

Virtual Purim Feast with entertainment by comedian and author Rabbi Bob Alper. Join us from home with your own feast …

Mar

18 2022

PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time

9:15AM - 10:00AM  

Temple Israel Playground
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Join us for PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time, celebrate Shabbat and PJ Library storytime. Free and open to the …

Mar

18 2022

Mahjong Club

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Criss at qmogm@aol.com for more information.

Mar

18 2022

Beth Emeth Erev Shabbat Service led by Sisterhood

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are welcome to join us for our Erev Shabbat Service led by members of Sisterhood. You can also access our service…

Mar

19 2022

Beth Emeth's Torah Study

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Heb…

Mar

19 2022

Beth Emeth Sisterhood Walk at Christman Sanctuary

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Christman Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary
3281 Schoharie Turnpike
Delanson, NY

 

ALL are invited to join for walk. The Sanctuary is located at 3281 Schoharie Turnpike, Delanson, NY 12053. Please not…

Mar

20 2022

Purim Spiel Celebrating "Everyday Heroes" + Take Away Lunch (Beth Emeth)

10:15AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

Families with pre-schoolers through 6th grade are invited to join us this morning for our Purim Spiel, Costume Parade…

Mar

20 2022

Gary the Great: acclaimed magician and mentalist (Temple Israel)

11:00AM  

Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Gary the Great: acclaimed magician and mentalist

Virtual & Free Purim Event

Our Purim 5782 celebration of the story…

Mar

20 2022

Jewish South Africa

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Virtual Event | Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join us to hear about the Jewish Community in Cape Town!

https://www.tialbany.org/event/jewish-south-africa.html

Mar

20 2022

Purim Carnival (Schenectady JCC)

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309

THE JCC CARNIVAL IS BACK!

We will have an outdoor carnival this year! Carnival games (spinning the wheel, guessing g…

Mar

20 2022

Shalom Food Pantry with NextDor

2:00PM  

Shalom Food Pantry | Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054

Have fun volunteering with NextDor at Shalom Food Pantry on Sunday, March 20 at 2PM. Masks are encouraged but not req…

Mar

21 2022

Any Media Art Group

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

The Mixed Media Art Group welcomes all amateur artists and crafters. Meet in an informal setting to discuss and work …

Mar

21 2022

60+ Dining

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Our Sixty-Plus Dining Program offers kosher lunches to those 60+ years old. Meals are prepared in the Albany JCC kitc…

Mar

21 2022

Mahjong Club

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Criss at qmogm@aol.com for more information

Mar

21 2022

May you be like Ruth and like Esther

6:30PM  

Virtual Class | Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

MAY YOU BE LIKE RUTH AND LIKE ESTHER
(or Gerald, Linda, and Denise):

Exploring Jewish Poetry- virtual course

Monday…

Mar

21 2022

Beth Emeth's Knit & Nosh via Zoom

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! This month we…

Mar

21 2022

Body and Soul, Life and Death: A Jewish Exploration

7:00PM - 8:15PM  

Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Part 2 of a 3 Part Series: Jewish Sacred Rituals and Practices Honoring the Dead

Jewish religious rituals and ethics…

Mar

21 2022

Empathy, Communications, and Coaching

7:00PM  

Location TBA

 

Thanks to David Liebschutz who has, once again, handcrafted a program, specific to our community needs, we are thril…

Mar

22 2022

CSI: Year-to-Date Topics Summary

10:00AM  

Virtual Event

REGISTER HERE!

Join CSI for our next installment of Consultants' Corner on Tuesday, March 22th, 2022, 10:00am.

Thi…

Mar

22 2022

Crochet & Knitting

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

Bring your own projects and join in conversation with other knitters and crocheters. Don’t know how to knit or croc…

Mar

22 2022

Bridge

12:30PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at nysummit@aol.com for more information. Starts on
January 4,…

Mar

22 2022

JFS Board Meeting

7:30PM  

 

JFS Board Meeting

Mar

23 2022

Mesillat Yesharim

8:30AM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!

Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!

Fac…

Mar

23 2022

60+ Dining

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Our Sixty-Plus Dining Program offers kosher lunches to those 60+ years old. Meals are prepared in the Albany JCC kitc…

Mar

23 2022

Come In & Learn at Beth Emeth with Cantor Sharon Kohn

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Music in Prayer: A Course of Discovery - Have you ever asked: Where did that melody come from? How does the Cantor de…

Mar

23 2022

Axe Throwing with NextDor

6:00PM  

The Lazy Axe
1865 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205

Join NextDor for axe throwing fun on Wednesday, March 23, at 6 PM sharp. $20/person includes an hour of axe throwing …

Mar

23 2022

Virtual Jewish Speed Dating (ages 50+)

7:30PM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

REGISTER HERE!

Jewish Federation of NENY presents

Jewish Speed Dating | Open to Jewish singles ages 50+

Hosted by …

Mar

24 2022

Fun and Fitness to Broadway Tunes

10:15AM - 10:45AM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

This fun, gentle exercise class is designed to increase flexibility and improve aerobic conditioning through easy mov…

Mar

24 2022

Red Cross Blood Drive at Beth Emeth

1:00PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

There is a blood supply crisis right now and we at Beth Emeth want to help! So -- roll up your sleeves and come to Be…

Mar

24 2022

Rummikub

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany , NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at bratcat83@yahoo.com for more information.

https://www.alba…

Mar

24 2022

Song of Songs-- Our Love Affair with God as We Learn to Love our Neighbors

7:00PM  

Virtual | Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join Rev. Sara Baron of First Methodist Church in Schenectady and Rabbi Matt Cutler of Congregation Gates of Heaven f…

Mar

25 2022

PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time

9:15AM - 10:00AM  

Temple Israel Playground
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Join us for PJ Library Shabbat Baby & Toddler Time, celebrate Shabbat and PJ Library storytime. Free and open to the …

Mar

25 2022

Mahjong Club

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Criss at qmogm@aol.com for more information.

Mar

26 2022

Beth Emeth's Torah Study

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Join members of our congregation and community as we study the weekly Torah portion. No prior knowledge of Torah, Heb…

Mar

27 2022

Crisis in Ukraine - what can we do to help

10:00AM  

Congregation Beth Shalom
688 Clifton Park Center Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065

 

On March 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM the Men’s Club and Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Shalom will have guest speaker Ver…

Mar

27 2022

Instrument Drive for Capital District Schools

11:00AM - 3:00PM  

Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203

 

SEARCH YOUR HOMES FOR BURIED MUSICAL TREASURE! 

We are excited to partner with Vanguard., Inc., the volunteer wing …

Mar

27 2022

Unpacked for Educators Training

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

 

Educators, please register here!

Contact KB Goodkin for more information.

Mar

28 2022

Any Media Art Group

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

The Mixed Media Art Group welcomes all amateur artists and crafters. Meet in an informal setting to discuss and work …

Mar

28 2022

60+ Dining

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Our Sixty-Plus Dining Program offers kosher lunches to those 60+ years old. Meals are prepared in the Albany JCC kitc…

Mar

28 2022

Mahjong Club

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Criss at qmogm@aol.com for more information

Mar

28 2022

Paul Coyer Presentation on Russia-Ukraine

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Jewish Federation of Dutchess County

Poughkeepsie, NY

 

Holy War? The role of religion in Russia's conflict with the West and in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Dr. Coyer is a spec…

Mar

28 2022

Women's History Month Guest Lecture with Judy Batalion

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Virtual & In-Person Event @ Russell Sage College, Troy
Livestream via YouTube

The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos

REGISTER HERE!

March is Wome…

Mar

28 2022

May you be like Ruth and like Esther

6:30PM  

Virtual Class | Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

MAY YOU BE LIKE RUTH AND LIKE ESTHER
(or Gerald, Linda, and Denise):

Exploring Jewish Poetry- virtual course

Monday…

Mar

28 2022

Beth Emeth's Knit & Nosh via Zoom

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! This month we…

Mar

28 2022

Empathy, Communications, and Coaching

7:00PM  

Location TBA

 

Thanks to David Liebschutz who has, once again, handcrafted a program, specific to our community needs, we are thril…

Mar

29 2022

REGISTER HERE!

Join CSI for our next installment of Consultants' Corner on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022, 10:00am.

Th…

Mar

29 2022

Crochet & Knitting

11:00AM - 12:30PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

Bring your own projects and join in conversation with other knitters and crocheters. Don’t know how to knit or croc…

Mar

29 2022

Bridge

12:30PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at nysummit@aol.com for more information. Starts on
January 4,…

Mar

30 2022

Mesillat Yesharim

8:30AM  

Virtual Event | Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Ext.
Albany, NY 12203

Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!

Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!

Fac…

Mar

30 2022

60+ Dining

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Our Sixty-Plus Dining Program offers kosher lunches to those 60+ years old. Meals are prepared in the Albany JCC kitc…

Mar

30 2022

Come In & Learn at Beth Emeth with Cantor Sharon Kohn

12:00PM - 1:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Music in Prayer: A Course of Discovery - Have you ever asked: Where did that melody come from? How does the Cantor de…

Mar

30 2022

Hebrew Academy Science Fair

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Virtual Event

 

The HACD will hold their annual science fair virtually on Wednesday, March 30. More information coming soon!

Mar

30 2022

Virtual Tour of ‘The Hare with Amber Eyes’ exhibition

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs
84 Weibel Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

 

Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs is delighted to invite you to a privat…

Mar

31 2022

to
Apr

3 2022

SJCC Jewish Film Festival: The Crossing
 

Virtual Event | Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309

 

The Crossing

Viewing dates: Mar. 31 - Apr. 3

Discussion on Sunday, Apr. 3 at 7:30 p.m. with Professor Stephen Berk.…

Mar

31 2022

Fun and Fitness to Broadway Tunes

10:15AM - 10:45AM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208

 

This fun, gentle exercise class is designed to increase flexibility and improve aerobic conditioning through easy mov…

Mar

31 2022

Rummikub

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Road
Albany , NY 12208

 

All levels of players are welcome. Please contact Mary at bratcat83@yahoo.com for more information.

https://www.alba…

Mar

31 2022

Lemons to Lemonade - A Conversation Between Rabbi Shpeen & Dr. Jeff Fudin

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208

 

Rabbi Shpeen & Dr. Fudin will be talking about Dr. Fudin's experience living with cancer as well as managing pain, an…

Mar

31 2022

Song of Songs-- Our Love Affair with God as We Learn to Love our Neighbors

7:00PM  

Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309

 

Join Rev. Sara Baron of First Methodist Church in Schenectady and Rabbi Matt Cutler of Congregation Gates of Heaven f…