Sukkot
Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2023
Oct 7 - Oct 8, 2023
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Oct 9, 2023
Columbus Day
Oct
1 2023
Ukraine, Putin, and The Jews with Prof. Stephen Berk
10:00AM - 11:15AM
Nott Memorial | Union College
Schenectady, NY
Oct
1 2023
Sukkot Congregation BBQ @ Ohav Shalom
12:00PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Oct
1 2023
Pizza-in-a-Hut Community Lunch
12:15PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Please join us on Sunday 1 October at 12:15 pm for Congregation Agudat Achim's famous Pizza-in-a-Hut Community Lunch.…
Oct
4 2023
HACD Coffee and Chill
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Hebrew Academy of the Capital District
100 Academy Road, Suite 100
Albany, NY 12208
The HACD Parent Org would like to invite any and all potential students and their families for refreshmants and good …
Oct
4 2023
Mesillat Yesharim
8:30AM
Virtual Event
Jewish Federation of NENY
Mesillat Yesharim is VIRUTAL! Register here!
Women's Table proudly invites you to join us in study once again!
Fac…
Oct
4 2023
Literature & Libations
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Zoom
NY
About this Event
Looking to connect with fellow reading enthusiasts? Engage in stimulating conversation about curren…
Oct
4 2023
Greenberg Middle East Scholar-in-Residence Lecture
7:30PM
Gannett Auditorium
Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
The Battle over Israel's Fragile Democracy: Socio-legal Observations and Personal Experience
In January 2023, the Is…
Oct
5 2023
Literacy Volunteer Kick–Off & Training Workshop
10:00AM
Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Please join us for the Jewish Coalition for Literacy NEW YEAR KICK-OFF!
with Rachel Gershon Rourke,
Literacy Special…
Oct
5 2023
Sauce in the Sukkah @ Ohav Shalom
6:00PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Oct
5 2023
Cinco De Sukkot
7:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Temple Israel and the Young Adult Division invite you to complete the mitzvah of Lulav & Etrog! All are welcome to jo…
Oct
5 2023
Jewish Federation Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Jewish Federation Board of Directors Meeting
Oct
5 2023
Parsha Perspectives with Rabbi Zalman
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Weekly class with Rabbi Simon.
Oct
5 2023
Prof. Stephen Berk Fall 2023 Lecture Series
7:30PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Congregation Agudat Achim's Adult Education Committee announces a series of four fascinating lectures with Dr. Stephe…
Oct
6 2023
Simchat Torah, Consecration, Unravelling the Torah
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Join us for a wonderfully spirited celebration of Torah and Learning at the consecration of The Einhorn Center for Je…
Oct
6 2023
Jammies and Jeans aka Family Shabbat
5:45PM - 7:45PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us for Shabbat every first Friday of the month. We have a musical, magical service followed by pizza or mac & ch…
Oct
7 2023
Temple Israel Youth (TIY)
10:15AM - 11:00AM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Let's celebrate Shabbat together! Join us every first Shabbat morning of the month from 10:15 to 11:00 for a family S…
Oct
7 2023
Simchas Torah Pizza Night
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Simchas Torah Pizza Night
Oct
7 2023
Simchat Torah Dinner @ Ohav Shalom
6:15PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Oct
7 2023
Simchat Torah LIVE!
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Motzai Shabbat, October 7th at 7:30 pm
GRAND DINNER BUFFET
DANCING RABBIS
OPEN BAR
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Av…
Oct
8 2023
Simchas Torah Breakfast and Lunch
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Simchas Torah Breakfast and Lunch
Oct
9 2023
COMMUNITY RALLY & EMERGENCY FUND FOR ISRAEL
7:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
IN PERSON & LIVESTREAMED
DONATE NOW: https://jewishfedny.givingfuel.com/israelfund23
On the holidays of Shemini Atz…
Oct
9 2023
SJCA: Film discussion of Leona
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Sinai
509 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
October 9, 7 PM Zoom film discussion of Leona. While this is a work of fiction it presents a situation based on actua…
Oct
9 2023
Talmud with Rabbi Simon
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Talmud class with Rabbi Simon.
Oct
9 2023
Between Women with Chanie Simon
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
A class with Rebbetzin Chanie Simon.
Oct
11 2023
Lunch & Learn: Hatikvah, The Hope
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Lunch & Learn: Hatikvah, The Hope: A text exploration of the Biblical History of Israel
You bring lunch, Dessert and…
Oct
11 2023
United for Israel
5:30PM - 7:30PM
284 Osborne Rd
Loudonville, NY 12211
Join the Community as we stand in support of Israel, remember the victims of terror, and pray for peace.
Oct
11 2023
Oct
11 2023
Oct
11 2023
Virtual Program for Parents: How to talk to our children about Israel
7:30PM
Virtual Event | Jewish Family Services of NENY
184 Washington Ave Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Oct
11 2023
Zoom Conversation for Teens with Arnie Rotenberg
8:00PM
Virtual Event on Zoom
Encourage teenagers in your home to join Arnie Rotenberg, Director of Congregational Jewish Living, for a conversati…
Oct
12 2023
Mah Jongg Tournament (Sponsored by the CBE Sisterhood)
9:00AM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to practice, join Sisterhood for their monthly Mah Jongg Tournament. Plea…
Oct
12 2023
Community Gathering for Israel @ Interfaith Center, UAlbany
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Interfaith Center
Stop by the Interfaith Center this Thursday for a supportive space to talk about Israel, share your stories and feeli…
Oct
12 2023
Community Gathering for Israel @ Interfaith Center, UAlbany
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Interfaith Center | UAlbany
1400 Washington Ave,
Albany, NY
Stop by the Interfaith Center this Thursday for a supportive space to talk about Israel, share your stories and feeli…
Oct
12 2023
Parsha Perspectives with Rabbi Zalman
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Weekly class with Rabbi Simon.
Oct
12 2023
Prof. Stephen Berk Fall 2023 Lecture Series
7:30PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Congregation Agudat Achim's Adult Education Committee announces a series of four fascinating lectures with Dr. Stephe…
Oct
13 2023
Solidarity with Israel and Latest Updates: A Community-Wide Briefing
11:00AM
Virtual Event on Zoom
As we continue to watch with horror the updates coming out of Israel, we are finding new ways to come together as a c…
Oct
13 2023
The Installation of Rabbi Greg D. Weitzman
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Please join us as we celebrate the Installation of Rabbi Greg D. Weitzman as the 14th Senior Rabbi of Congregation Be…
Oct
13 2023
Solidarity Shabbat with Songs of Shalom
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Shalom Shabbat Solidarity Shabbat with Songs of Shalom
Join us as we bring in Shabbat together at this especially me…
Oct
13 2023
Oct
13 2023
Prayers for Israel @ Beth Shalom, Clifton Park
6:30PM
Congregation Beth Shalom
688 Clifton Park Center Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Please join us for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service to join in solidarity to offer Prayers for Israel.
Kiddush Wil…
Oct
13 2023
Shabbat for Peace @ UAlbany
7:00PM - 9:30PM
UAlbany Campus Center
1400 Washington Ave
Albany, NY
Come together this Shabbat in support of our friends and families in Israel and to pray for peace. Join us for good f…
Oct
13 2023
Special Shabbat Prayer for Israel
7:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
This Friday, October 13, at 7:00 PM, we will come together as one for a special Shabbat service dedicated to embraci…
Oct
14 2023
Shabbat of Peace @ Ohav Shalom
9:15AM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Rabbi Ornstein will lead a conversation about the pursuit of peace, especially in times of war, from the perspective…
Oct
14 2023
Oct
14 2023
Unity Shabbat for Israel @ Colonie Chabad
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Mordechai Rubin
284 Osborne Rd
Loudonville, NY 12211
For Israel! Unite, Support, and Strengthen each other.
Inspiration, Warmth, Jewish Songs, Matza Ball Soup, and Buffet Dinner
Oct
15 2023
Live & Silent Auction in Catskill
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Temple Israel of Catskill
220 Spring Street (Route 385)
Catskill, NY 12414
Silent Auction 9AM – 2PM
Live Auction begins at 2PM
Jewelry, artwork, unique opportunities, antiques and coll…
Oct
15 2023
How to talk to our kids about Israel @ Beth Emeth
9:45AM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Sunday, October 15, at 9:45 am, join us in the Adult Chapel. We will be offering a time for parents to gather;
to tal…
Oct
15 2023
Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Honoring Father Jim Kane
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
“The Faith of Others: Tracing The Complexities of Interreligious Dialogue”
Join us for a program to honor THE …
Oct
15 2023
Oct
15 2023
We Stand With Israel @ Shaara Tfille, Saratoga
4:00PM
Congregation Shaara Tfille
84 Weibel Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
For more information or to RSVP, please call 518-584-2370.
Oct
16 2023
Talmud with Rabbi Simon
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Talmud class with Rabbi Simon.
Oct
16 2023
Between Women with Chanie Simon
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
A class with Rebbetzin Chanie Simon.
Oct
18 2023
Israel Emergency Briefing hosted by Joint Distribution Committee
12:00PM
Virtual Event on Zoom
The Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is one of Jewish Federation's overseas partners and recipients of our emergenc…
Oct
18 2023
Union Event for Israel
5:00PM
Virtual Event on Zoom
Please join the Union community this Wednesday, October 18 at 5 pm for a peaceful educational lecture on Israel with …
Oct
18 2023
Gates of Heaven Sanctuary Open for Praying or Meditating
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Wednesday, October 18, our Sanctuary will be open from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, for all to share feelings, be in a quiet spac…
Oct
18 2023
CBAJ & Bethlehem Chabad Challah Bake for Israel
7:00PM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Join us in performing the mitzvah of Hafrashat Challah (separating Challah). All proceeds from the event will be dona…
Oct
18 2023
Interfaith Rally for Peace in Support of Israel
7:00PM
Temple Israel of Catskill (and Facebook Live)
220 Spring Street (Route 385)
Catskill, NY 12414
Oct
19 2023
Parsha Perspectives with Rabbi Zalman
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Weekly class with Rabbi Simon.
Oct
19 2023
Prof. Stephen Berk Fall 2023 Lecture Series
7:30PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Congregation Agudat Achim's Adult Education Committee announces a series of four fascinating lectures with Dr. Stephe…
Oct
20 2023
Blessing of the Pets
5:00PM - 5:30PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
To celebrate Shabbat Noach, Cantor Short and Rabbi Weitzman will be blessing our pets.
5:00 pm We will meet in front …
Oct
20 2023
Singing In Shabbat
5:30PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Join us once a month at 5:30pm on Friday afternoon for a Shabbat circle time on the bimah
Singing-in-Shabbat is an i…
Oct
20 2023
Community Potluck and Tot Shabbat
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Everyone is welcome for a family style Shabbat. Rabbi Gordon will lead everyone in lighting candles and welcoming Sha…
Oct
21 2023
Torah Study with Berith Sholom
9:30AM - 11:30AM
On Zoom | Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Torah Study is a casual, wide-ranging conversation on Saturday mornings, based on the weekly Torah portion. All are w…
Oct
21 2023
Tot Shabbat @ CBAJ
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
TOT SHABBAT
Oct
21 2023
Simcha Kiddush @ CBAJ
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Abraham-Jacob
380 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Simcha Kiddush
Oct
22 2023
Temple Israel Men's Club Welcome Breakfast
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
TEMPLE ISRAEL MEN'S CLUB WELCOME BREAKFAST
Sunday, October 22, 9:30 AM
Please RSVP by Thursday, October 19: https://…
Oct
22 2023
Ohav's Sunday Shmooze with Dr. Victor Asal: Israel's Current Challenges
10:00AM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Ohav's Sunday Shmooze with Dr. Victor Asal: Israel's Current Challenges (With Special Updates For The Current Cris…
Oct
22 2023
Remembering the Shtetl: Original Works by Chaim Goldberg
2:00PM - 4:00PM
National Bottle Museum
76 Milton Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
“Remembering the Shtetl" is a collection of art by the well-known Jewish artist Chaim Goldberg. This show contains …
Oct
23 2023
Talmud with Rabbi Simon
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Talmud class with Rabbi Simon.
Oct
23 2023
Between Women with Chanie Simon
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
A class with Rebbetzin Chanie Simon.
Oct
23 2023
Israel at War with Dr. Eric Mandel
8:30PM - 10:00PM
Virtual Event | Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
DR. ERIC R. MANDEL WILL SPEAK ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN ISRAEL.
DIRECTOR MEPIN™, MIDDLE EAST POLITICAL INFORMATIO…
Oct
24 2023
Israel at War: The Jewish Agency’s Response
11:00AM
Virtual Event
The Jewish Agency for Israel
The Jewish Agency For Israel is one of Jewish Federation's overseas partners and recipients of our emergency relief …
Oct
24 2023
JFS Board Meeting
5:15PM - 7:15PM
See event detail for in person or Zoom
2023 JFS Board Meetings
5:45pm ALL meeting times (in person and Zoom)
5:15pm dinner at 184 Washington Avenue Exten…
Oct
24 2023
JLI: The World of Kabbalah
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll learn t…
Oct
25 2023
Lunch & Learn - Israel
12:00PM - 1:15PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
The overall topic for the year is Israel at 75.
With the current situation changing moment by moment, our specific t…
Oct
25 2023
St. Perter's Hospital Chapel @ 12
Samaritan Hospital Chapel @ 12
Oct
25 2023
Judaism & The Ethics of War (Dinner & Community Learning)
5:00PM
Albany JCC
340 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12208
JUDAISM & THE ETHICS OF WAR
Lehrhaus: A Community Learning
5:00 - Dinner
6:00 - Local Rabbis will facilitate group…
Oct
25 2023
Empower Yourself, Empower Your Peers | Teen Mental Health Program
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Gates of Heaven
852 Ashmore Ave
Schenectady, NY 12309
Oct
25 2023
Creation Care and the Climate Crisis: What can we do? A Jewish Perspective
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Skidmore College, Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Madeline Hirschland will show how certain commonalities of different faiths and faith communities combined with a foc…
Oct
26 2023
JLI: The World of Kabbalah
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll learn t…
Oct
26 2023
Live Briefing: Israel at War
1:00PM
Virtual Event on Zoom
Our Jewish Federations have responded to the horrific attacks against Israel with an unbelievable outpouring of suppo…
Oct
26 2023
Tea & Tunes
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Beth Emeth
100 Academy Road
Albany, NY 12208
Bring a friend, or come and meet new ones at Sisterhood's Tea & Tunes, featuring Cantor Short in Wolk Hall.
This eve…
Oct
26 2023
Interfaith Alliance Awards Dinner
5:30PM
The Albany Country Club
Rev. Robert Lamar Annual Interfaith Dinner
The Interfaith Alliance of Upstate New York is pleased to announce the la…
Oct
26 2023
October Meet-Up for FREE Trivia Night at Wolff's Biergarten
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Wolff's Biergarten
895 Broadway
Albany, NY
Meet up with YAD at the front entrance for some free trivia!
Oct
26 2023
Parsha Perspectives with Rabbi Zalman
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Weekly class with Rabbi Simon.
Oct
26 2023
Unity in Harmony: Standing in Solidarity, Song, and Prayer for Israel
8:00PM
Virtual Event on Zoom
Join us for "Unity in Harmony: Standing in Solidarity, Song, and Prayer for Israel” on Thurs, Oct. 26 at 7PM CT/ 8P…
Oct
26 2023
A Physician’s Personal Account of the Yom Kippur War
8:30PM - 10:30PM
Virtual Event | Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
The presentation includes a description of the historical background of the Yom Kippur War and its effects on Israeli…
Oct
27 2023
Temple Israel Blood Drive
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Temple Israel
600 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
For more information click here: https://www.tialbany.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive2.html#
Oct
28 2023
Torah Study with Berith Sholom
9:30AM - 11:30AM
On Zoom | Congregation Berith Sholom
167 3rd St
Troy, NY 12180
Torah Study is a casual, wide-ranging conversation on Saturday mornings, based on the weekly Torah portion. All are w…
Oct
28 2023
Solidarity Shabbat Havdalah
7:00PM
Congregation Agudat Achim
2117 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
Sometimes, when world events impact our lives, we feel alone- isolated- helpless. But we need not feel this way. Plea…
Oct
29 2023
JBaby Class
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Jewish Federation of NENY
184 Washington Avenue Extension
Albany, NY 12203
Expecting? Join Jewish Federation for a Jewish spin on pregnancy, birth, and newborn classes! Doulas Liz Leue Addeo C…
Oct
29 2023
"Jewish Connections to Star Trek"
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Ohav Shalom
113 New Krumkill Road
Albany, NY 12208
Ohav Shalom is proud to present "Jewish Connections to Star Trek" as part of its Sunday Schmooze series. The event, w…
Oct
29 2023
Torah Tid-bits
10:00AM
Congregation Beth Shalom
688 Clifton Park Center Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Rabbi Ami Monson will be holding a “Torah Tid-bits” interactive discussion at 10 am on October 29. The topic wi…
Oct
29 2023
Schenectady JCC JFilm Fest: SHTTL
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Schenectady JCC
2565 Balltown Rd
Niskayuna, NY 12309
SHTTL
Ukraine, 2023, 109 Minutes, Yiddish
Drama
The discussion following the screening of SHTTL will be led by Pr…
Oct
30 2023
Talmud with Rabbi Simon
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Talmud class with Rabbi Simon.
Oct
30 2023
Between Women with Chanie Simon
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
A class with Rebbetzin Chanie Simon.
Oct
31 2023
Israel at War: Media, the War, and Helping the Victims
11:00AM
Virtual Event on Zoom
The Jewish Agency For Israel is one of Jewish Federation's overseas partners and recipients of our emergency relief …
Oct
31 2023
JLI: The World of Kabbalah
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bethlehem Chabad
393 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY
Discover the core mystical and spiritual teachings of Kabbalah and their relevance to everyday life. You’ll learn t…