Community Calendar

A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.

Nov 11, 2017
Veterans Day
Nov 23, 2017
Thanksgiving Day
Nov

1 2017

"Why the Hebrew "Shoah"? A Lexical History and Two Zionist Narratives"

4:00PM - 6:00PM  


WHC Room 208
53 Wall St.
New Haven, CT

 

Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism presents:

 

Hizky Shoham, Senior Lecturer at the Interdisciplinary Prog…

Nov

1 2017

Meet and Greet Federation at the Shoreline Office

5:30PM - 7:00PM  

Jewish Federation Shoreline Office - Lighthouse Square
705 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT 06437

Meet and Greet Federation staff at the Shoreline Office

 

Nov

1 2017

Ezra Academy Board Meeting

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

 

Ezra Academy Board Meeting

Nov

2 2017

Wheels and Wine Partners Pottery

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

The Clay Date
146 Amity Rd.
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Learn how to create pottery with your significant other or with a friend in this two-part event! Join us at The Clay …

Nov

3 2017

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Nov

6 2017

IAC National Conference

5:00PM - 12:00PM  

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
Washington DC, DC 20001

 
Nov

4 2017

Congregation B'nai Jacob Connection - A Very Personal History, Rhoda Myers

12:30PM - 2:00PM  

Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Congregant and former Executive Director, Rhoda Myers, discusses changes in the life of her beloved synagogue and in …

Nov

4 2017

A Jewish Joke

8:00PM - 10:00PM  

Amity Regional High School Theater
25 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 
”A Jewish Joke” is the story of Bernie Lutz, a Hollywood screenwriter navigating the Communist Blacklist in the …
Nov

5 2017

A Jewish Joke

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

Amity Regional High School Theater
25 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

"A Jewish Joke", performed by Phil Johnson, is the story of Bernie Lutz, a Hollywood screenwriter, navigating the Com…

Nov

6 2017

 

Investment Committee Meeting

Nov

6 2017

Around the World Cooking Series

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven Kitchen
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

This exciting hands-on cooking series will explore delicious cuisines from around the world. Prepare, cook, and exper…

Nov

7 2017

Vacation Program

7:00AM - 6:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Full day for children in grades K-8. Day includes morning and after noon kosher peanut free snacks, swimming, indoor/…

Nov

7 2017

 

Federation Executive Committee Meeting

Nov

7 2017

 

Federation Board of Directors Meeting

Nov

8 2017

Exclusive hard hat preview tour of the JCC
 

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Exclusive "Sneak Peek Tour" of the JCC while it is under construction and learn about all of the exciting new program…

Nov

8 2017

JCC Preview Day

7:30AM - 7:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Take an exclusive "Sneak Peek Tour" of the JCC while it is under construction and learn about all of the exciting new…

Nov

9 2017

Downtown Night Out

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

The Shops at Yale
29 Broadway
New Haven, CT 06511

 
Join us for a night out in Downtown New Haven! Shop exclusive discounts to The Shops at Yale, take a private tour o…
Nov

9 2017

Food4Kids Fundraiser

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

The Ballroom at LoRicco Tower
216 Crown Street, New Haven
New Haven, CT 06515

Nov

10 2017

Vacation Program (New Haven)

8:30AM - 6:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Full day for children in grades K-8. Day includes morning and after noon kosher peanut free snaks, swimming, indoor/o…

Nov

10 2017

Shabbat Ruach

6:30PM - 7:30PM  

Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT

 

Professional and congregant musicians lead this uplifting musical Friday evening Shabbat service.

Nov

11 2017

Shir Magic: Remembering Rabbi Jerry Brieger

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477

 

A musical evening honoring the memory of Temple Emanuel's late Rabbi Emeritus, Rabbi Jerry Brieger, z"l. featuring…

Nov

11 2017

Westville Synagogue University Film Night presents "Foyle's War"

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Episode 2 of season 1 of TV series "Foyle's War: The White Feather ", followed by a discussion led by Ed Shrager.

Nov

12 2017

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Nov

14 2017

ADL National Commission Meeting

9:00AM - 5:00PM  

 

ADL National Commission Meeting

Nov

12 2017

Towers Celebrate 50 with Greater NH Reunion Luncheon

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

Join The Towers in continuing its year-long celebration of their 50th Anniversary by attending a Greater New Haven…

Nov

12 2017

USY Challah Baking
 

Congregation Beth-El Keser Israel
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

9th-12th graders invited to bake Challah with Monica Starr in the BEKI kitchen. Free for USYers and prospective USYers.

Nov

12 2017

Congregation B'nai Jacob Cantor Installation and Concert

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Installation of Cantor Malachi Kanfer, followed by a concert. All ages welcome.

Nov

13 2017

Around the World Cooking Series

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven Kitchen
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

This exciting hands-on cooking series will explore delicious cuisines from around the world. Prepare, cook, and exper…

Nov

14 2017

Shir Hadash

9:00AM - 10:00AM  

Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT

 

Songful, prayerful, soulful service led by Cantor Kanfer and Rabbi Shapiro. Intent is to use the power of our music a…

Nov

14 2017

Author Susan Silver, "Hot Pants in Hollywood"

10:30AM - 12:30PM  

Woodbridge Club
10 Millhaven Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

As one of the original writers of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and others, Susan Silver had a highly visible and success…

Nov

15 2017

Westville Synagogue University presents Dr. Liran Yagdar

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Lecture sponsored by Westville Synagogue's Adult Education Program.
Dr. Liran Yagdar of Yale University, will discuss…

Nov

16 2017

Wheels and Wine Partners Pottery

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

The Clay Date
146 Amity Rd.
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Learn how to create pottery with your significant other or with a friend in this two-part event! Join us at The Clay …

Nov

17 2017

Temple Beth Tikvah Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Deborah Zecher

7:15PM - 9:30PM  

Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443

 

Rabbi Deborah Zecher Celebrates the American Songbook Temple Beth Tikvah welcomes Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi…

Nov

18 2017

Pirkei Imahot: The Wisdom of the Mothers, Lois Shenker

12:30PM - 2:00PM  

Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Adapting the ancient text of Pirkei Avot, author Lois Shenker uses a modern lens to extract meaning and lessons for t…

Nov

18 2017

Temple Beth Tikvah Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Deborah Zecher

6:00PM - 9:30PM  

Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443

 

Rabbi Deborah Zecher Celebrates the American Songbook Temple Beth Tikvah welcomes Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi…

Nov

18 2017

A Taste of Honey

7:00PM - 9:00PM  


785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 


The Greater New Haven community's "Evening of Jewish Learning" is back for a 22nd year! Please join us at Congrega…

Nov

19 2017

Laurelwood S'mores and Tours!

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Camp Laurelwood
463 Summer Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443

 

Tour Camp Laurelwood before enjoying fireside s'mores!

Nov

20 2017

Around the World Cooking Series

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven Kitchen
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

This exciting hands-on cooking series will explore delicious cuisines from around the world. Prepare, cook, and exper…

Nov

22 2017

Vacation Program

7:00AM - 6:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Full day for children in grades K-8. Day includes morning and after noon kosher peanut free snaks, swimming, indoor/o…

Nov

27 2017

Around the World Cooking Series

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven Kitchen
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

This exciting hands-on cooking series will explore delicious cuisines from around the world. Prepare, cook, and exper…

Nov

29 2017

Understanding Race in America: Lessons from My Iranian Jewish Father

1:05PM - 2:00PM  

Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
Buley Libary Room 204
New Haven, CT 06515

 

A talk on the relationships between antisemitism and racism.

Nov

29 2017

 

ADL CT Board Meeting - Annual Meeting

Nov

29 2017

Foundation Investment Meeting

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

TBD

 

This meeting is replacing the Nov. 6 meeting.

Nov

29 2017

INVESTMENT MEETING FOR DONORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

6:45PM - 7:30PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Meet the new investment adviser to the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, SCS Financial, and learn about the inv…

Nov

29 2017

Westville Synagogue University presents Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Lecture sponsored by Westville Synagogue's Adult Education Program.
Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal of Ben Gurion Unive…

Nov

30 2017

Women of the Wall

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515

Women of Vision and Women's Philanthropy partnership program.

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