Christmas
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.
Dec 25, 2018
Dec
1 2018
"You Should Live So Long! A Guide to Longevity," Jaime Gerber, MD, FACC
12:30PM - 2:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Israel ranked 5th for healthy longevity as cited in the UN World Happiness report 2018! What are the secrets to a hea…
Dec
1 2018
Light Up the Night 2018: Hanukkah Celebration
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Temple Beth Sholom in Hamden, is hosting "Light Up The Night: A Hanukkah Celebration" on Saturday, December 1, 2018, …
Dec
1 2018
Westville Synagogue University Film Night presents "Dough"
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Movie sponsored by Westville Synagogue's Adult Education Program.
British film "Dough" (2015); a comedy about a Jewis…
Dec
2 2018
15th Annual JCC Holiday Craft and Gift Fair
10:00AM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join us for the 15th Annual JCC Holiday Craft and Gift Fair! Over 60 vendors are planing to showcase their goods for …
Dec
2 2018
Author Amalia Hoffman, "Dreidel Day"
10:30AM - 12:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Dreidel Day is a 9 word board book for babies and toddlers. When Cat spins 1 dreidel on the first day of Chanukah, …
Dec
2 2018
Discussion of Chapter Four, Pirkei Avot Lev Shalem
11:00AM - 1:00PM
BEKI
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2
New Haven – Discussion of Chapter Four, Pirkei Avot Lev Shalem, with Rabbi Richard Eisenberg; 11…
Dec
2 2018
Senior Day: Craft Fair
11:30AM - 1:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Come one come all! The annual Craft Fair will offer senior specials!
Event is FREE and open to the public.
Dec
2 2018
JCARR Jelly Donut Baking
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Beth-El Keser Israel, downstairs kitchen
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Learn to bake sufganiyot for Hanuka in the BEKI kitchen. For an $18 donation per family unit, you will make at least …
Dec
2 2018
Hanukkah Crafternoon
2:00PM - 3:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
36
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join family and friends during the craft fair to make a kid friendly craft of your own.
Recommended ages: 3+
Dec
3 2018
Dec
3 2018
Reading the Talmud with Rabbi Shapiro
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The Babylonian Talmud is a core text of the Jewish people. Yet it is unknown to many of us. Explore some of its bread…
Dec
4 2018
Hanukkah Palooza & Reading of Herschel & Hanukkah Goblins
4:15PM - 5:00PM
Guilford Free Library
67 Park St, Guilford, CT 06437
Guilford, CT 06437
Join PJ Library, spin dreidels, light candles, sing songs and participate in an interactive reading for Herschel & Th…
Dec
4 2018
2nd Annual Latkes & Vodkas Hanukkah Celebration
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Guilford Yacht Club
379 New Whitfield Street
Guilford, CT 06437
2nd Annual Latkes & Vodkas
Tuesday, December 4 | 7 - 9 PM
Guilford Yacht Club, 379 New Whitfield Street
Kashrut obs…
Dec
4 2018
JTE: For Teens. By Teens.
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Jewish Teen Education meets every Tuesday from 7-9. Providing teens with further Jewish Education. This is a program …
Dec
5 2018
Family Hanukkah Party
5:00PM - 6:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Come eat latkes and celebrate Hanukkah with family and friends!
Dec
5 2018
Dec
6 2018
Hanukkah Palooza & Reading of Herschel & Hanukkah Goblins
11:30AM - 12:15PM
Hamden Miller Library
2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Hamden, 06518
Join PJ Library to light candles, sing songs, spin dreidels and participate in an interactive reading of Herschel & T…
Dec
6 2018
Chanukah at the Mall
5:00PM - 7:00PM
CT Post Mall
1201 Boston Post Rd
Macy's Court
Milford, CT 06460
Celebrate Chanukah at the CT Post Mall in Milford. Balloon Menorah, balloon twisting & magician, donuts, dreidels, fu…
Dec
9 2018
Major Gifts Event
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Major Gifts event
Dec
9 2018
Discussion of Chapter Five, Pirkei Avot Lev Shalem
11:00AM - 1:00PM
BEKI
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515
Discussion of Chapter Five, Pirkei Avot Lev Shalem, with Rabbi Murray Levine; 11:00 a.m. Congregation Beth El - Keser …
Dec
10 2018
Reading the Talmud with Rabbi Shapiro
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The Babylonian Talmud is a core text of the Jewish people. Yet it is unknown to many of us. Explore some of its bread…
Dec
11 2018
HHNE Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
HHNE
300 Bloomfield Avenue
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
HHNE Board Meeting
Dec
11 2018
JTE: For Teens. By Teens.
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Jewish Teen Education meets every Tuesday from 7-9. Providing teens with further Jewish Education. This is a program …
Dec
12 2018
Westville Synagogue University presents Prof. Shiri Goren
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Lecture sponsored by Westville Synagogue's Adult Education Program.
Prof. Shiri Goren of Yale University will discus…
Dec
14 2018
Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Seminar: Yale New Haven Health
11:00AM - 1:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 AMITY RD
WOODBRIDGE, CT 06525
Join Dr. Daniel Wiznia, orthopedic surgeon at Yale New Haven Hospital to learn about osteoarthritis, the most common …
Dec
16 2018
Discussion of Chapter Six, Pirkei Avot Lev Shalem
11:00AM - 1:00PM
BEKI
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515
Discussion of Chapter Six, Pirkei Avot Lev Shalem, with Rabbi Jon-Jay Tilsen; 11:00 a.m. Congregation Beth El - Keser…
Dec
16 2018
JFACT Fund, Inc. Annual Night at the Theater Fundraiser
3:00PM - 7:00PM
Westport Country Playhouse
25 Powers Court
Westport, CT 06880
The Pianist of Willesden Lane based on the book "The Children of Willesden Lane" by Mona Golabek and Lee…
Dec
16 2018
JFACT's Annual Night at the Theater Fundraiser
3:00PM - 7:00PM
Westport Country Playhouse
25 Powers St
Westport, CT 06880
Join the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut for a night at the Westport Country Playhouse to see Mona Golab…
Dec
16 2018
Post-Election Briefing with Dylan Williams
4:00PM - 6:00PM
The Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Join us for a post-election briefing with Dylan Williams, SVP of Government Affairs at J Street. Dylan will speak abo…
Dec
17 2018
Dec
18 2018
JTE: For Teens. By Teens.
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Jewish Teen Education meets every Tuesday from 7-9. Providing teens with further Jewish Education. This is a program …
Dec
19 2018
Federation Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Federation Board of Directors Meeting
Dec
22 2018
Westville Synagogue University Film Night presents "Keep Quiet"
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Movie sponsored by Westville Synagogue's Adult Education Program.
British/Hungarian film "Keep Quiet" (2016); a docum…
Dec
23 2018
Film: "Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas"
2:00PM - 4:00PM
JCC OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
360 AMITY RD
WOODBRIDGE, CT 06525
The amazing story of a group of Jewish songwriters who wrote the soundtrack to Christmas. $5 Members $10 community
Dec
24 2018
The Bluegrass Characters at BEKI
7:30PM - 9:30PM
BEKI
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515
In tribute to the late Stacy Phillips, his band, The Bluegrass Characters, will continue the tradition of their annua…
Dec
25 2018
MISHKAN ISRAEL TO HOST ANNUAL FAMILY & COMMUNITY CONCERT
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Sarah Legassey
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel announces its annual Family and Community Concert of Jewish Music on Monday, December 25…
Dec
26 2018
Westville Synagogue University presents Dr. Peter Rogol
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Lecture sponsored by Westville Synagogue's Adult Education Program.
Dr. Peter Rogol will discuss "Ghostland: Reflec…
Dec
30 2018
New Year's Beach Party
1:30PM - 4:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Bring in 2019 with a splash! Join friends and family at the JCC to celebrate. There will be swimming, climbing, playi…