New Year's Day
Community Calendar
A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.
To submit changes or updates to an event, email marketing@jewishnewhaven.org.
Jan 1, 2018
Jan 15, 2018
Martin Luther King Day
Jan
3 2018
Ezra Academy Board Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Ezra Academy
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06477
Ezra Academy Board Meeting
Jan
3 2018
Westville Synagogue University presents Rabbi Mati Pawlak
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Lecture sponsored by Westville Synagogue's Adult Education Program.
Rabbi Mati Pawlak, Co-Director & Educator of OU-J…
Jan
8 2018
Great Scientists
4:00PM - 5:00PM
A comprehensive after-school science program for students in grades 2-5. Great Scientists exposes children to the thr…
Jan
8 2018
Kidding Around Yoga
4:15PM - 5:15PM
Temple Beth David
3 Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
Kidding Around Yoga teaches tweens ages 8-12 balance, strength, and better focus all while stretching, dancing, and s…
Jan
8 2018
Jan
15 2018
MISHKAN ISRAEL TO WELCOME GUESTS FROM ABRAHAM’S TENT
5:00PM - 6:00AM
sarah legassey
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517
Rabbi Herbert Brockman of Congregation Mishkan Israel (CMI), one of the program’s founders, shared with the group…
Jan
8 2018
Yesod Meeting 1
6:00PM - 8:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Yesod Meeting 1
Jan
8 2018
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
6:30PM - 8:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
JCC Board of Directors Meeting in the West Rock room.
Jan
10 2018
Midday Meditation at BEKI
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Beth El Kesser Israel (BEKI) Classroom 3
85 Harrison Street,
Corner of Harrison and Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
Come sit in chairs and discover the benefits of Heart Rhythm Meditation. Good for beginners and experienced.…
Jan
10 2018
Federation Board of Directors Meeting
6:30PM - 9:00PM
JCC Community Room
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Guest Speaker: Dr. Will Recant
American Jewish Join…
Jan
11 2018
Psalms & Pirke Avot: Ethics of our Fathers
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Jewish Federation Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Road
Building 2C
Guilford, CT 06437
Sydney Perry will be teaching classes out of our Shoreline Office in Guilford, 705 Boston Post Road, Building 2C on…
Jan
11 2018
JFS's Shalom Group Bowling Night
4:15PM - 6:15PM
Amity Bowling
30 Selden Street
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Come join us for a special Bowling Party for the Shalom Group, for developmentally disabled Jewish adults. The cost o…
Jan
11 2018
Flour Power for Kids
4:30PM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Does your child love to bake? Or interested to learn how? Learn classic recipes and new tricks with local baker extra…
Jan
12 2018
MISHKAN ISRAEL HOSTS INTERFAITH SERVICE TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING
7:30PM - 9:00PM
sarah legassey
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service will be on Friday evening, January 12…
Jan
13 2018
5th Annual Comedy Night & Dinner
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Chabad of Orange Woodbridge
261. Derby Ave.
Orange, CT 06477
Save the date: Join us on Saturday, January 13th for our 5th annual Comedy Night! Includes cocktails, dinner and the …
Jan
13 2018
Westville Synagogue University Film Night presents "The Women's Balcony"
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Movie "The Women's Balcony"
followed by a discussion led by Dr. Peter & Susan Rogol.
Jan
14 2018
Sarah Aroeste Author Event at Guilford Library
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Guilford Free Library
67 Park St. Guilford, CT 06437
Guilford, 06437
Join international Ladino performer Sarah Aroeste as she teaches children in an interactive presentation how to hav…
Jan
15 2018
MLK Jr 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/…
Jan
15 2018
Sarah Aroeste Author Event at JCC Vacation Camp
10:30AM - 11:30AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join international Ladino performer Sarah Aroeste as she teaches children in an interactive presentation how to hav…
Jan
15 2018
Great Scientists
4:00PM - 5:00PM
A comprehensive after-school science program for students in grades 2-5. Great Scientists exposes children to the thr…
Jan
16 2018
Women of Vision Society Dessert Reception with Michal Barkai Brody
7:30PM - 9:00PM
JCC Terrace Room
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Please join us for a very special event with Michal Barkai Brody, founder of Alma Pre-Military Academy for Female Le…
Jan
17 2018
Midday Meditation at BEKI
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Beth El Kesser Israel (BEKI) Classroom 3
85 Harrison Street,
Corner of Harrison and Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
Come sit in chairs and discover the benefits of Heart Rhythm Meditation. Good for beginners and experienced.…
Jan
17 2018
Westville Synagogue University presents Prof. Elitzur 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. Elitzur Bar-Asher Siegal of Hebrew Universi…
Jan
18 2018
Flour Power for Kids
4:30PM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Does your child love to bake? Or interested to learn how? Learn classic recipes and new tricks with local baker extra…
Jan
19 2018
Breakfast with Amal Elsana Alh'jooj
8:30AM - 10:00AM
Terrace Room, JCC
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join us for Changing Realities of Bedouin Women in Israel's Negev: Leadership Towards a More Shared Society
Jan
20 2018
Learn to read Hebrew
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
Learn to read Hebrew!! on 6 consecutive Shabbat mornings following services Hebrew will be taught to anyone intereste…
Jan
20 2018
Premium Kosher Wine and Cheese Tasting
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Orchard Street Shul - Congregation Beth Israel
232 Orchard Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Enjoy a premium kosher wine and cheese tasting in the historic Orchard Street Shul. Wines will be provided by the Win…
Jan
21 2018
Something New Under the Sun! - Solar (and Renewable Energy) Workshop
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El Keser Israel
85 Harrison St.
New Haven, CT 06515
Representatives from several renewable energy organizations will be presenting a workshop on how you can make your ho…
Jan
21 2018
Bagels & Brews
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck Avenue
Branford, CT
Brunch with NextDor
Sunday, January 21 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stony Creek Brewery
5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford
C…
Jan
21 2018
BEKI Kadima Brownie Baking
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Beth-El Keser Israel
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Volunteers needed to bake brownies for the Super Bowl Deli Boxes, the Youth Commission's fundraiser for our youth act…
Jan
22 2018
Great Scientists
4:00PM - 5:00PM
A comprehensive after-school science program for students in grades 2-5. Great Scientists exposes children to the thr…
Jan
22 2018
Kidding Around Yoga
4:15PM - 5:15PM
Temple Beth David
3 Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
Kidding Around Yoga teaches tweens ages 8-12 balance, strength, and better focus all while stretching, dancing, and…
Jan
22 2018
Jan
24 2018
Midday Meditation at BEKI
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Beth El Kesser Israel (BEKI) Classroom 3
85 Harrison Street,
Corner of Harrison and Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
Come sit in chairs and discover the benefits of Heart Rhythm Meditation. Good for beginners and experienced.…
Jan
25 2018
Psalms
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Federation Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Road
Building 2C
Guilford, CT 06437
Psalms at 10:00am with Sydney Perry at the Federation Shoreline Office in Guilford, 705 Boston Post Road.
Jan
25 2018
Psalms
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Federation Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Road
Building 2C
Guilford, CT 06437
Psalms at 10:00am with Sydney Perry at the Federation Shoreline Office in Guilford, 705 Boston Post Road.
Jan
25 2018
Flour Power for Kids
4:30PM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Does your child love to bake? Or interested to learn how? Learn classic recipes and new tricks with local baker extra…
Jan
25 2018
Brush & Bordeaux
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Beth David
3 Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
Let your inner artist shine during this step-by-step painting event with the talented Tracy Lennon. Grab a glass of…
Jan
26 2018
CBSRZ (Chester) hosts Syrian Refugee family during Shabbat services
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek (CBSRZ) in Chester will host a Syrian family, Haitham and Shiyam Dalati, at 7:30…
Jan
27 2018
Learn to read Hebrew
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
Learn to read Hebrew!! on 6 consecutive Shabbat mornings following services Hebrew will be taught to anyone intereste…
Jan
27 2018
CBSRZ hosts "Comedy Tonight" in Chester
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
Something Familiar, Something Peculiar
A Comedy Tonight Music & More Stage Becomes a New York Comedy Club
Be prepared …
Jan
27 2018
Comedy Tonight @ CBSRZ! Featuring Alexandra McHale and Johnny Lampert
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 E Kings Hwy
Chester, CT
Saturday, January 27, 2018, 8:00 pm. Comedy Tonight! Something familiar, something peculiar as CBSRZ turns into a NY …
Jan
28 2018
Kol Shira
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519
Congregations Mishkan Israel, B'nai Jacob, Or Shalom, BEKI, Temple Beth David, Temple Beth Tikvah and Temple…
Jan
28 2018
2018 International Holocaust Remembrance Day brunch and commemoration
12:00PM - 2:00PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
Voices of Hope requests your presence at the 8th Annual Greater Hartford International Holocaust Remembrance Day comm…
Jan
28 2018
BEKI Kadima-USY Tu B'Shvat Seder
2:30PM - 4:00PM
59 McKinley Ave.
New Haven, CT 06515
Enjoy a preview of spring, with food, games, and more! For grades 5-12.
Jan
28 2018
FAMILIES INVITED TO CELEBRATE TOT PROGRAM AT CMI
9:30PM - 11:00PM
sarah legassey
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel invites families with children 6 years and under to a Tot Program Tu-B’shevat on Sunday,…
Jan
29 2018
Great Scientists
4:00PM - 5:00PM
A comprehensive after-school science program for students in grades 2-5. Great Scientists exposes children to the thr…
Jan
29 2018
Kidding Around Yoga
4:15PM - 5:15PM
Temple Beth David
3 Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
Kidding Around Yoga teaches tweens ages 8-12 balance, strength, and better focus all while stretching, dancing, and…
Jan
29 2018
Jewish Foundation Investment Committee Meeting
5:30PM - 7:30PM
JCC
360 Amity Rd
WOODBRIDGE, CT 06525
Investment Committee Meeting
Jan
30 2018
Mission to Poland & Israel Parlor Meeting
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Ravski Residence
Address provided upon registration
Learn more about the Jewish Federation mission to Poland & Israel
Jan
31 2018
Midday Meditation at BEKI
11:45AM - 12:30PM
Congregation Beth El Kesser Israel (BEKI) Classroom 3
85 Harrison Street,
Corner of Harrison and Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
Come sit in chairs and discover the benefits of Heart Rhythm Meditation. Good for beginners and experienced.…