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

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Mar

1 2016

Sticky Fingers

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

Ages 2-5 | Join us for this toddler cooking class featuring hands-on activities that empower your child to make their…

Mar

1 2016

Young Professionals Dodgeball League

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

JCC Beckerman Gymnasium
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Join your peers this winter for some friendly dodge ball league play! Get a team of 21-40 somethings together, or sig…

Mar

2 2016

Federation Board of Directors Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  



Federation Board of Directors Meeting

Mar

2 2016

Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …

Mar

2 2016

Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Rabbi Jeremy Bruce

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

"The Radical Thought of Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits"

Mar

3 2016

Yeladim Kindergarten Information Night

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

Join the Yeladim Early Learning Center for a kindergarten information night. Free babysitting will be available durin…

Mar

6 2016

Women's Philanthropy Champagne Brunch

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

Private Residence

CT

 

Join Women's Philanthropy for an opportunity to hear Masha Shumatskaya, a young refugee's personal story of fleeing…

Mar

6 2016

PJ Library on The Road

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

New Haven Museum
114 Whitney Ave
New Haven, CT 06510

Join PJ Library and LJ from the JCC on the road for a free interactive story time and hands on activities that…

Mar

7 2016

Sing-Along Storytime

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

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

Ages 0-5 | Play instruments and sing along to classic and contemporary children's books. The program incorporates mus…

Mar

7 2016

Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00PM - 8:00PM  



Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting

Mar

7 2016

Lounge Night at BEKI

6:30PM - 7:45PM  

BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…

Mar

8 2016

Sticky Fingers

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

Ages 2-5 | Join us for this toddler cooking class featuring hands-on activities that empower your child to make their…

Mar

9 2016

Parent Education Program

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Shoreline Office - Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437

 

PEP is provided in response to the state legislation requiring that divorcing parents participate in parent…

Mar

9 2016

Lounge Night at BEKI

6:30PM - 7:45PM  

BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…

Mar

9 2016

Purim Party at the East Lyme Public Library

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

East Lyme Public Library
39 Society Road
Niantic, CT 06357

 

Learn about the joyous Jewish holiday, Purim. Celebrate with live music, storytelling and yummy Hamantaschen…

Mar

9 2016

Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …

Mar

10 2016

Shoreline Adult Ed: The Healing Power of Psalms-A Spiritual Journey

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437

 

Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center (JWHC) of Jewish Family…

Mar

10 2016

Shoreline Adult Ed: Pirke Avot-Reflections on How We Live Our Lives

11:15AM - 12:15PM  

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Road
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437

 

The Chapters of Our Ancestors is a section of the Mishnah (first part of the Talmud) which offers ethical insights…

Mar

11 2016

Sephardic Shabbat Community Dinner

6:15PM - 9:15PM  

Chabad of Orange / Woodbridge
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477

 

Enjoy a 5 course Delicious Home Cooked Sephardic Shabbat Meal served Family Style.
Spirited Shabbat fun for all!

Kab…

Mar

12 2016

Ezra Academy Gala

7:00PM - 10:00PM  

Ali Cranshaw
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Join us to celebrate 50 years of educating children in Greater New Haven.

Mar

13 2016

How Jews Came to New Haven

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

The Adult Education Committee of Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a lecture on “How Jews Came to New Haven” led by C…

Mar

13 2016

Preschool Story Time and Social Hour

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

Temple Beth David
3 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410

 

Temple Beth David in Cheshire is hosting a preschool story time to celebrate Purim for children ages birth through…

Mar

13 2016

Adult Education Movie - "GETT: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem"

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477

 

GETT: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem

In Israel there is neither civil marriage nor civil divorce; only Orthodox rabbis c…

Mar

13 2016

"Emerging Worlds" Juniper Foster Art Exhibit Opening at CBSRZ

3:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412

 

An opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 13th (3-5pm) for one of this year's most exciting artistic events …

Mar

14 2016

Sing-Along Storytime

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

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

Ages 0-5 | Play instruments and sing along to classic and contemporary children's books. The program incorporates mus…

Mar

14 2016

JCC Board of Directors Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Monthly JCC Board of Directors meeting

Mar

15 2016

CT Legislative Breakfast

7:30AM - 9:00AM  

JCC Living Room
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Please join us for the Jewish Community Relations Council's annual Legislative Breakfast. This will be an opportunity…

Mar

15 2016

Sticky Fingers

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

Ages 2-5 | Join us for this toddler cooking class featuring hands-on activities that empower your child to make their…

Mar

16 2016

Parent Education Program

5:30PM - 8:30PM  

Shoreline Office - Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437

 

PEP is provided in response to the state legislation requiring that divorcing parents participate in parent…

Mar

16 2016

Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …

Mar

16 2016

Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Dr. Yishai Kiel

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

"The Primordial Bull: The Talmud, Incantation Bowls and Indo-Iranian Mythology"

Click here for the program flyer.

Mar

18 2016

Balkan Folk Dance: Orkestar Banitsa & HBBB

7:00PM - 11:00PM  

Whitneyville Cultural Commons
1253 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Balkan Folk Dance & Music with Free Lesson at Whitneyville Cultural Commons, 1253 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT. Cover:…

Mar

19 2016

Mishkan Israel Young Adult Costume Party & Pot-Luck Dinner

6:30PM - 10:00PM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

The young adult community is invited to join Mishkan Israel Young Adults group for a Purim Costume Party and Pot-Luc…

Mar

20 2016

Sunday Funday

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

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

Join the JCC for our monthly Sunday Funday! Learn about nutrition, take in some Jazz by the Neighborhood Music…

Mar

20 2016

Annual Purim Spiel and Carnival

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412

 

Join the FUN at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek (CBSRZ) for our annual kids PURIM SPIEL AND CARNIVAL on Sunday m…

Mar

20 2016

Congregation Mishkan Israel Family Purim Carnival

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

The community is invited to join Congregation Mishkan Israel for a fun filled Purim Celebration for all ages.

On Sun…

Mar

20 2016

Temple Beth Sholom Children's Chaverim: "Purim-Let's Make Some Noise"

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT

 

Temple Beth Sholom announces a free Sunday morning Jewish holidays and customs class for children ages 3-5 years old.…

Mar

20 2016

Purim Costume Carnival

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

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

Dress up in your favorite costume for our annual Purim Costume Carnival! Enjoy a Purim play, snacks, carnival games,…

Mar

20 2016

Evernote for Genealogy Part 2

1:30PM - 3:00PM  

Temple Sinai
41 West Hartford Road
Newington, CT 06111

 

You know Evernote, the popular free online program, primarily as a method of taking notes. It allows you to save…

Mar

21 2016

Sing-Along Storytime

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

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

Ages 0-5 | Play instruments and sing along to classic and contemporary children's books. The program incorporates mus…

Mar

21 2016

Shoreline Jewish Heritage Program at Evergreen Woods

2:30PM - 3:30PM  

Evergreen Woods Vibrant Living Center
88 Notch Hill Road
North Branford, CT 06471

 

Evergreen Woods Vibrant Living Center hosts the Jewish Heritage program for an hour on the third Monday of every…

Mar

21 2016

Lounge Night at BEKI

6:30PM - 7:45PM  

BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…

Mar

22 2016

Sticky Fingers

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

Ages 2-5 | Join us for this toddler cooking class featuring hands-on activities that empower your child to make their…

Mar

22 2016

Wisdom of Woodbridge Lecture Series: Yaron Baitch

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

JCC Living Room
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, 06525

The JCC, in partnership with the Woodbridge Town Library and First Selectman Ellen Scaletter will present a FREE lect…

Mar

23 2016

Purim in the Caribbean Family Party

6:15PM - 10:00PM  

Chabad of Orange / Woodbridge
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477

 

6:15 p.m. “Magic & Beyond” featuring Illusionist David Garrity
7:35 p.m. Megillah Reading, snacks and cocktails…

Mar

23 2016

Lounge Night at BEKI

6:30PM - 7:45PM  

BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…

Mar

23 2016

Erev Purim Megillah Reading

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

On Wednesday, March 23, the community is invited come in costume to the Erev Purim Service at 7:00 p.m. to hear the s…

Mar

23 2016

Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …

Mar

24 2016

March 24 School Vacation Program

7:00AM - 6:00PM  

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

Full day vacation program for children in grades K-8 the day includes a kosher peanut free morning and afternoon…

Mar

24 2016

Shoreline Adult Ed: The Healing Power of Psalms-A Spiritual Journey

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437

 

Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center (JWHC) of Jewish Family…

Mar

24 2016

Communal Purim Seudah

5:15PM - 8:00PM  



A Communal Purim Seudah, or festive meal, which will also include megilla readings and entertainment, will be taking…

Mar

25 2016

March 25 School Vacation Program

7:00AM - 6:00PM  

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

Full day vacation program for children in grades K-8 the day includes a kosher peanut free morning and afternoon…

Mar

26 2016

Jewish Family Service Annual Fundraiser

8:00PM - 10:00PM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Please join Jewish Family Service of New Haven for an evening of good friends, food and music to support the vital …

Mar

28 2016

Sing-Along Storytime

9:30AM - 10:15AM  

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

Ages 0-5 | Play instruments and sing along to classic and contemporary children's books. The program incorporates mus…

Mar

29 2016

Sticky Fingers

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

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

Ages 2-5 | Join us for this toddler cooking class featuring hands-on activities that empower your child to make their…

Mar

29 2016

Dodgeball Game with the JCC & Federation Staff

6:30PM - 8:30PM  

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

Join us for a special dodgeball game featuring the JCC and Jewish Federation staff! Social hour after the game will b…

Mar

30 2016

Resumes that Work

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Jewish Family Service
1440 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515

 

We will go over resume context, the summary statement and its importance, tips and strategies to highlight your…

Mar

30 2016

Literacy Volunteers Scrabble Challenge

5:30PM - 8:00PM  

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

 

The JCC is the location for the Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven annual Scrabble Challenge.
The Scrabble Chal…

Mar

30 2016

Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …

Mar

30 2016

Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Prof. Daniel Lasker

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

“What’s New in Karaite Studies”

Click here for the program flyer.

Mar

31 2016

Introduction to Kabbalah with Justin C. Beck

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

Join instructor Justin Beck in exploring questions of Jewish spirituality such as:

What is the meaning of life?
What…

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