Community Calendar

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

Apr

3 2018

Pop-up Giving Circle with Amplifier

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

TBA

 

A special event for 10th, 11th and 12th graders who want to help the Jewish Foundation disburse funds within our comm…

Apr

4 2018

 

Federation Executive Committee Meeting

Apr

4 2018

 

Federation Board of Directors Meeting

Apr

5 2018

Beckerman Film- Norman: The Rise and Fall of a New York Fixer

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

Luce Hall, Yale
34 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT

 

Norman Oppenheimer is a small time operator who befriends a young politician at a low point in his life. Three years…

Apr

8 2018

Beckerman Film Series: The Number on Great Grandpa's Arm

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT

 

Parent/Student event for children grades 4+
Discussion to follow

A conversation between a boy and his great-grandfathe…

Apr

8 2018

FAMILIES INVITED TO CELEBRATE TOT PROGRAM AT CMI

9:30AM - 12:00PM  

sarah legassey
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517

Congregation Mishkan Israel invites families with children 6 years and under to Tot Israel Program on Sunday, April…

Apr

8 2018

JCC Day Camps Open House

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

JCC Day Camps
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Gather around the campfire for a s'mores party, tour our campus and learn about JCC Day Camps. For More information…

Apr

8 2018

CT Valley Symphony Orchestra "Celebrating Jewish Composers" concert

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119

 

The Connecticut Valley Symphony Orchestra is proud to present a program celebrating the music of Jewish composers. …

Apr

9 2018

Kristallnacht and Escape from Nazi Germany through the eyes of a child

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Southern Connecticut State University, EN 121 a/b
501 Crescent St.
New Haven, CT 06515

To commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Judaic Studies Department at Southern Connecticut State University pres…

Apr

9 2018

Family Maker Challenge

5:30PM - 6:30PM  

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

 

Join us in the new JCC Makerspace for a family workshop incorporating engineering and problem solving with a fun desi…

Apr

9 2018

Yesod Meeting 7

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
261 Derby Ave.
Orange, CT 06477

Yesod Meeting 7

Apr

9 2018

Nu Haven Kapelye Klezmer jam sessions at the JCC

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

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

 

The Nu Haven Kapelye hosts a Klezmer jam that is open musicians of all ages and abilities. Please bring your instrume…

Apr

10 2018

Committee Meeting: Israel at 70 Celebration

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

JCC OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT

 

Planning meeting for the June 10 Israel at 70 Celebration. All interested community members are welcome. Please RSVP …

Apr

10 2018

 

HHNE Board Meeting

Apr

11 2018

The Towers Board of Directors Meeting

6:30PM - 8:00PM  

Tower One
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

The Towers Board of Directors Meeting

Apr

11 2018

Ezra Academy Board Meeting

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Ezra Academy
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06477

 

Ezra Academy Board Meeting

Apr

11 2018

Westville Synagogue University presents Pam Reis

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Lecture sponsored by Westville Synagogue's Adult Education Program.
Pam Reis will discuss "What did One Brilliant Aut…

Apr

12 2018

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Apr

14 2018

Temple Emanuel Scholar in Residence Weekend with Rabbi Lawrence Englander

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477

 

Temple Emanuel will have Rabbi Lawrence Englander as its Scholar in Residence starting with a Mishnah class on…

Apr

13 2018

JCRC Legislative Breakfast

8:00AM - 10:00AM  


Terrace Room at the Jewish Community Building
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Jewish Community Relations Council
Legislative Breakfast

Due to the impending weather, the Jewish Community Relation…

Apr

13 2018

Sticky Fingers

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

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

Dress for a mess! Join us for hands- on food fun with your toddler!

$5 Member and Community

Apr

13 2018

Temple Emanuel Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Michael Farbman

5:30PM - 6:00PM  

Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477

 

A special Friday night service for kids under 5 and their families with Rabbi Michael Farbman.

Apr

15 2018

Yom HaShoah Commemoration/Community Observance

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

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

 

Our community takes its responsibility to the collective memory of the Holocaust seriously. In keeping with the ann…

Apr

15 2018

Lonely Heartstring Band @CBSRZ

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 E Kings Hwy
Chester, CT

Sunday, April 15, 2-18, 4:00 pm, Lonely Heartstring Band. This imaginative and dynamic new force on the national blue…

Apr

16 2018

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…

Apr

16 2018

Kids - Hands on Drumming for Israel

1:30PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven

Hands on Drumming with Craig Norton JOIN PJ Library for this special event in honor of Israel's 70th…

Apr

16 2018

Bereavement Support Group

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven
1440 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Rabbi Fred Hyman, Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Counseling at the JFS Jewish Wellness and Healing Center, leads a …

Apr

16 2018

Beckerman Film Series: Big Sonia

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

MADISON ART CINEMAS
761 BOSTON POST ROAD
MADISON, CT

 

A poignant story of generational trauma and healing, Big Sonia offers a laugh-out-loud-funny portrait of the power …

Apr

17 2018

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…

Apr

17 2018

Yom Hazikaron

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

JCC
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Yom Hazikaron is the national remembrance day observed in Israel for all Israeli military personnel who lost their li…

Apr

18 2018

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…

Apr

18 2018

JCRC Meeting

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

The Towers
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

Meeting of the Jewish Community Relations Council

Apr

19 2018

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…

Apr

19 2018

Family Israel Celebration

5:00PM - 6:30PM  

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

Join us as we celebrate Israel's 70th birthday, Israeli style! Families are invited for Israeli dancing, music, gam…

Apr

20 2018

State Holocaust Commemoration

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

State Capitol
210 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106

 

The 40th annual State of Connecticut Holocaust Commemoration.

Apr

20 2018

MISHKAN ISRAEL INVITES COMMUNITY TO ITS FIRST PRIDE SHABBAT

6:00PM - 7:15PM  

sarah legassey
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517

The community is invited to attend a Pride Shabbat service at the Congregation Mishkan Israel on Friday, April 20 at…

Apr

22 2018

Who Was Rabbi Akiva and Why Should He Matter to Jews Today?

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

 

Dr. Barry Holtz, Professor, JTS, will speak about his acclaimed new biography of Rabbi Akiva. Rabbi Akiva, allegedly …

Apr

22 2018

Family Garden Project

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

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

Join us in the new JCC MakerSpace for a family woodworking project to build your own garden planter. Take it home a…

Apr

22 2018

Beckerman Film Series- Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel

2:00PM - 4:00PM  

JCC OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
360 AMITY ROAD
WOODBRIDGE, CT

 

A stirring story of sports, patriotism and personal growth, Heading Home charts the underdog journey of Israel’s na…

Apr

22 2018

2018 AIPAC New England Leadership Dinner

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

 

Please join community leaders, members of Congress, state officials, and students for AIPAC’S largest gathering of …

Apr

23 2018

Trauma and Resilience: A Family and Professional Story. Dr. David Senesh

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
Engleman Hall Room A120
New Haven, CT 06515

Presented by the Judaic Studies Program at Southern CT State University.

Dr. Senesh, a clinical psychologist practic…

Apr

23 2018

Yesod Meeting 8

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Jewish Family Service
1440 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515

Yesod Meeting 8

Apr

24 2018

Morning Mingle with the Chamber of Commerce

7:00AM - 10:00AM  

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

 

Spend the morning at the JCC learning and networking with programs provided by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.

Apr

25 2018

JBL: Digital Marketing Strategy

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

The Cube at the JCC

 

Digital Marketing Strategy   
A framework for creation & execution

Kyle McCauley, Business Analyst and Media Pl…

Apr

25 2018

Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

TBD

 

Location TBD

Apr

26 2018

Jewish Family Service Job Training: Interview & Networking

11:30AM - 2:30PM  

Federation Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Road
Building 2C
Guilford, CT 06437

Rachel Scolnic Dobin, from Jewish Family Service will be hosting at the Federation's Shoreline Office, a job training…

Apr

26 2018

Beckerman Film- Monkey Business: Adventures of Curious George's Creators

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

WOODBRIDGE TOWN LIBRARY
10 NEWTON RD
WOODBRIDGE, CT

 

In 1940 Hans and Margret Rey fled Paris from the Nazis by riding makeshift bicycles—a manuscript of the first Curio…

Apr

27 2018

Federation Shabbat at CBSRZ

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 E Kings Hwy
Chester, CT

 

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven presents Federation Shabbat featuring Ethan Felson, Executive Director of …

Apr

28 2018

Congregation Mishkan Israel Offers Kabbalah

10:30AM - 12:00PM  

sarah legassey
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517

Congregation Mishkan Israel is offering an adult education series on Kabbalah Presented by Dr. Stan Friedman, class…

Apr

29 2018

Mindfulness & Sound - A Jewish family experience

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Temple Emanuel of Orange
150 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477

 

Mindfulness & Sound – A Jewish experience program for children!
When: Sunday, April 29th
TWO SEPARATE TIMES FOR DI…

Apr

29 2018

 

Community wide celebration for Lions, LOJEs and Pomegranates.

Apr

29 2018

Laurelwood S'mores & Tours!

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Camp Laurelwood
463 Summer Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443

 

Tour our newly renovated campus, meet with friendly staff and enjoy fireside s'mores! RSVP to evelyn@camplaurelwood.org.

Apr

29 2018

Beckerman Film Series- An Act of Defiance

6:30PM - 9:00PM  

TEMPLE BETH DAVID
3 MAIN STREET
CHESHIRE, CT

 

Ten political activists (including Nelson Mandela and his inner circle of Black and Jewish supporters) face a possibl…

Apr

29 2018

JOURNALIST HOWARD FINEMAN COMING TO SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Temple Emanu-El
29 Dayton Road
Waterford, CT 06385

 

Howard Fineman, a political analyst for MSNBC, contributing writer with NBC News, and a columnist with Newsweek, will…

Apr

30 2018

Jewish Foundation Investment Meeting

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

JCC
360 Amity Rd
WOODBRIDGE, 06525

 

Investment Committee Meeting

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