Christmas
Community Calendar
A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.
Dec 25, 2017
Dec
1 2017
Dec
2 2017
Celebrate with Cheshire's Temple Beth David as we install our new rabbi!
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Beth David
3 Main St.
Cheshire, CT
All are welcome to celebrate the installation of Temple Beth David's new rabbi, Rabbi Micah Ellenson at Shabbat Servi…
Dec
3 2017
Driven to Give
10:00AM - 1:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Test Drive a brand new Lincoln and the JCC will receive a donation! Just take a quick spin around the parking lot of …
Dec
3 2017
Holiday Craft and Gift Fair
10:00AM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
14th Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair!
Details soon...
Dec
3 2017
Women's Philanthropy Coffee House at the Craft Fair
10:00AM - 12:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Come enjoy a cup of coffee or cocoa and delicious pastries. All women who have made a gift of $365 or more to the Jew…
Dec
3 2017
PJ Libary & Ezra Academy Family Fun event at the JCC Fair
10:30AM - 11:30AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT, CT 06535
Join PJ LIbrary and Ezra Academy for a story, songs and crafts
Dec
3 2017
JCARR Jelly Donut Baking
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Keser Israel
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Learn to bake sufganiyot for Hanuka in the BEKI kitchen. For $18 per family unit, you will make at least 12 small don…
Dec
4 2017
Dec
4 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…
Dec
4 2017
Author David Dalin, "Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court"
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court examines the lives, legal careers, and legacies of the eight Jews who have serve…
Dec
5 2017
Women's Philanthropy Sabra Society Event at the Chefs Emporium
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Chefs Emporium
449 Boston Post Road
Orange, CT 06477
Enjoy a Middle Eastern food demonstration and supper with friends.
Women who give a dollar a day to the Annual Camp…
Dec
5 2017
Westville Synagogue University presents Rabbi Dr. Fred Hyman
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Lecture sponsored by Westville Synagogue's Adult Education Program.
Rabbi Dr. Fred Hyman, Rabbi of Westville Synagogu…
Dec
6 2017
Dec
10 2017
URJ Biennial
12:00AM
Boston, MA
The URJ Biennial is where Reform congregational leaders gather to learn, pray, share ideas, hear from inspiring gue…
Dec
6 2017
Dec
7 2017
Hebrew High School of New England
5:30PM - 9:30PM
Hebrew High School of New England will host our annual gala on December 7, 2017. The location will be added at a later date.
Dec
9 2017
TOT SHABBAT AT CMI
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel invites families with children 6 years and under to a Tot Shabbat on Saturday, December…
Dec
9 2017
Kishkes: Jews and Digestive Diseases, Harry Schwartz, MD
12:30PM - 2:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Are gastrointestinal disorders more common among Jews? The Chief of GI Medicine at Griffin Hospital will offer a disc…
Dec
10 2017
MISHKAN ISRAEL HOSTS ANNUAL MITZVAH MALL
9:30AM - 12:00PM
On Sunday, December 10, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, the community is invited to participate in Congregation Mishka…
Dec
10 2017
Come Spin the Dreidel at CBSRZ’s Festivities
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT
All are welcome to spin the dreidel on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. as children join the youth and educators at CBSRZ …
Dec
10 2017
BEKI USY: IRIS Storage Cleanup
12:30PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Keser Israel
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515
9th-12th graders are invited to help out the BEKI chapter of United Synagogue Youth (USY) with our December service p…
Dec
10 2017
PJ Library Hanukkah Story Hour at Claire's Corner Copia
2:00PM - 3:00PM
1000 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Come together with your kids ages 2-6 for Hanukkah story time at Claire’s. Look for Dizzy The Driedel outside…
Dec
11 2017
Shalom Group Chanukah Program
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Jewish Family Service
Rachel Scolnic Dobin
1440 Whalley Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
Please join JFS and the Shalom Group (a group for Jewish disabled adults) to celebrate Chanukah. We will be having tr…
Dec
11 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…
Dec
12 2017
Children’s author Renee Londer Event
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Mitchell Library
37 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515
“The Missing Letters: A Dreidel Story,” & songs with PJ Library. 5 p.m. Hanukkah lights parade from Mitchel…
Dec
14 2017
Herschel & The Hanukkah Goblins book reading with Rabbi Hesch Sommers
4:30PM - 5:30PM
67 Park Street Guilford, CT 06437
Guilford, CT CT
Come to Guilford Free Library for the annual reading of Herschel & the Hanukkah Goblins and a PJ Library Hanukkah s…
Dec
14 2017
Join us for latke tastings, drinks & desserts.
Live music performed by David Chevan Quartet
Dec
15 2017
Shabbat Chanukah Pot-Latka Dinner and Service at Temple Emanuel
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Temple Emanuel celebrates Shabbat Chanukah with a Pot-Latka Dinner and Service starting at 5:30 pm.
Dec
15 2017
COMMUNITY INVITED TO CHANUKAH CELEBRATION AT MISHKAN ISRAEL
5:45PM - 7:00PM
Celebrate Chanukah in joyful surroundings. The community is invited to Congregation Mishkan Israel’s Chanukah Dinne…
Dec
15 2017
Hanukkah Celebration at Mishkan Israel
5:45PM - 9:00PM
The Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT
Celebrate Hanukkah in joyful surroundings. The community is invited to Congregation Mishkan Israel’s Hanukkah Dinne…
Dec
15 2017
Shabbat Ruach
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Professional and congregant musicians lead this uplifting musical Friday evening service.
Dec
16 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…
Dec
16 2017
Westville Synagogue University Film Night presents "Defiant Requiem"
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Movie 'Defiant Requiem', followed by a discussion led by Dr. Peter & Susan Rogol.
Dec
16 2017
"The Chosen" Group Theater Night
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Long Wharf Theatre
222 Sargent Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
Brilliant young men from rival yeshivas, Reuven and Danny first meet on a baseball diamond. When Danny fells Reuven…
Dec
17 2017
PJ Library Family Hanukkah Story, Songs & Candle Lighting at Barnes & Noble
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Barnes & Noble
1375 Boston Post Rd.
Milford, CT 06460
Come together to celebrate Hanukkah with candle lighting, story & songs with PJ Library, families with young childr…
Dec
17 2017
Towers B'nai Mitzvah in Celebration of Towers 50th Anniversary
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519
The Towers will celebrate residents participating in a B'nai Mitzvah service as we continue our year-long…
Dec
17 2017
FINDING YOUR JEWISH ANCESTORS: MAXIMIZING YOUR SUCCESS Part 2
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Temple Sinai
41 West Hartford Rd
Newington, CT 06111
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut presents Part 2 of a two-part Genealogy Program on December 17,…
Dec
17 2017
PJ Library Claire's Corner Copia Hanukkah storytime
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Claire's Corner Copia
1000 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06525
Come together with your kids ages 2-6 for Hanukkah story time at Claire’s. Look for Dizzy The Driedel outside…
Dec
17 2017
Westville Synagogue Hosts Party
7:00PM - 10:00PM
The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Westville Synagogue is hosting a Hanukkah Party on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 7-10 p.m. All are welcome.
Dec
18 2017
Community Hanukkah Celebration
5:30PM - 7:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
FREE Admission! Join us to celebrate the festival of lights! There will be a DJ, games, prizes and latkes! RSVP…
Dec
19 2017
Jewish Foundation Hanukkah Celebration at the Whitney Center
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Whitney Center
200 Leeder Hill Drive
Hamden, CT 06517
The Jewish Foundation Hanukkah celebration at the Whitney Center. Residents and their families are invited to enjoy m…
Dec
19 2017
Dec
19 2017
The Towers hosts, Two Shekel Swing!
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519
The Towers is proud to present "Two Shekel Swing" the first and only duo of its kind - blending crackling Yiddish…
Dec
25 2017
MISHKAN ISRAEL TO HOST ANNUAL FAMILY & COMMUNITY CONCERT
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel announces its annual Family and Community Concert of Jewish Music on Monday, December 25 …
Dec
27 2017
Vacation Program
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC of greater new haven
360 AMITY RD
WOODBRIDGE, CT 06525
JCC Vacation Programs- Fun filled themed days with swimming, gym, outdoor time, arts and crafts and more…. We…
Dec
28 2017
Vacation Program
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC
360 AMITY RD
WOODBRIDGE, CT 06525
JCC Vacation Programs- Fun filled themed days with swimming, gym, outdoor time, arts and crafts and more…. We…
Dec
29 2017
Vacation Program
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC
360 AMITY RD
WOODBRIDGE, CT 06525
JCC Vacation Programs- Fun filled themed days with swimming, gym, outdoor time, arts and crafts and more…. We…
Dec
31 2017
New Year's Eve Beach Party
1:00PM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven Pool
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Bring in the New Year with a splash! Join us for swimming, crafts, snacks, and more!
Suggested age 3+ with caregiv…