Presidents 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.
Feb 15, 2021
Feb
1 2021
Feb
7 2021
10th Beckerman Jewish Film Series: They Ain't Ready for Me
12:00AM - 11:30PM
Register in advance. They Ain’t Ready For Me is the story of Tamar Manasseh, an African American rabbinical student…
Feb
1 2021
Feb
2 2021
Virtual Mission to Washington
12:00AM
Online
Register in advance. Join us for our first-ever national Jewish Virtual Mission to Washington. Be among the first in…
Feb
1 2021
Feb
2 2021
Towers Ground Hog Day - Let's Get Ready for Spring Party
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Zoom
Join us online as we get ready to for Spring. Hear cooking ideas and recipes from our Executive Chef.
Feb
3 2021
Pelvic Floor Strengthening . . . More Than Just Kegels!
11:00AM - 11:45AM
Online
Register in advance. Join other Shalom Baby and PJ Library moms to learn and practice simple conditioning exercises …
Feb
3 2021
Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood
12:00PM - 1:15PM
Zoom
Register in advance. Celebrate the new year with a deep dive into Jewish learning. Join us for a Lunch & Learn ex…
Feb
3 2021
BEKI Schmooze with author Gavriel Savit
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Gavriel Savit, a former BEKI member now relocated to Illinois, will talk about his newest young adult novel, The Way…
Feb
3 2021
Chef Mike Solomonov Hosts Bringing Israel Home
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Vimeo
Join us every Wednesday for a 8-week digital series featuring Chef Mike Solomonov bringing the wonders of Israel to y…
Feb
5 2021
TE Family Shabbat Service
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Temple Emanuel hosts a monthly Family Shabbat Service on the first Friday of the month.
Feb
5 2021
TE Family Shabbat Service
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Temple Emanuel hosts a monthly Family Shabbat Service on the first Friday of the month.
Feb
6 2021
BEKI Shabbat Outdoor Service
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Planning to attend, or want info? Contact bekietefilla@gmail.com or jjtilsen@beki.org
Feb
6 2021
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Children's outdoor service, open to families with kids of all ages--whoever feels like bundling up and …
Feb
7 2021
BEKI Parashat HaShavua with Prof. Steven Fraade
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Steven Fraade introducing Parashat Mishpatim (Shabbat Sheqalim)
BEKI offers on-line discussion/lesson on Sundays wit…
Feb
7 2021
Story Hour pre-school Sunday morning Program at Temple Emanuel
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
Preschool “Story Hour” for students (ages 3-5) and their parents meets once a week on Sundays, 10 – 11 am. An i…
Feb
7 2021
Atlanta Author Series: Philippe Sands, The Ratline
3:00PM - 4:00PM
The Ratline: The Exalted Life and Mysterious Death of a Nazi Fugitive by Philippe Sands
Register in advance. Fro…
Feb
8 2021
Feb
14 2021
10th Beckerman Jewish Film Series: Shared Legacies
12:00AM - 11:30PM
Register in advance. Shared Legacies touches on the historical ties between Black and Jewish Americans began long bef…
Feb
8 2021
Author Series: Mark Oppenheimer, The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Zoom
Register in advance. The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia by Mark Oppenheimer, Stephanie Butnick & Liel Leiboitz
Named…
Feb
10 2021
Pelvic Floor Strengthening . . . More Than Just Kegels!
11:00AM - 11:45AM
Online
Register in advance. Join other Shalom Baby and PJ Library moms to learn and practice simple conditioning exercises …
Feb
10 2021
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Virtual on ZOOM
During this time of social distancing, JFS is conducting a virtual caregiver support group. If you are on the journey…
Feb
10 2021
Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood
12:00PM - 1:15PM
Zoom
Register in advance. Celebrate the new year with a deep dive into Jewish learning. Join us for a Lunch & Learn ex…
Feb
10 2021
Feb
10 2021
Temple Emanuel Art Talk
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Temple Emanuel presents an art talk with our members Karen Sabbath and Laurie Fried.
Feb
10 2021
BEKI Schmooze with Steve Werlin / DESK
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Steve Werlin, executive director of Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen [DESK] will talk about feeding people during this …
Feb
10 2021
Chef Mike Solomonov Hosts Bringing Israel Home
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Vimeo
Join us every Wednesday for a 8-week digital series featuring Chef Mike Solomonov bringing the wonders of Israel to y…
Feb
11 2021
Journey Through Grief Support Group
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Virtual on ZOOM
If you are an older adult who is grieving the loss of a spouse or significant other and would like support and guidan…
Feb
11 2021
An Introduction to the DHS Nonprofit Security Grant Program with SCN
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Zoom
Register in advance. Please join us for an Introduction to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, hosted by our partne…
Feb
11 2021
Led by Barry Zaret MD
Barry Zaret's third book of poetry A House of Many Rooms will be published in 2021. Dr. Zaret w…
Feb
12 2021
Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat Service
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat Service takes place on Friday at 7:30 pm via Zoom and non interactive livestream.…
Feb
13 2021
BEKI Shabbat Outdoor Service
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Feb
13 2021
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Children's outdoor service, open to families with kids of all ages--whoever feels like bundling up and …
Feb
14 2021
BEKI Parashat HaShavua with Jonathan Mohr
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Jon Mohr in Jerusalem introducing Parashat Teruma (Shabbat Zakhor)
BEKI offers on-line discussion/lesson on Sundays…
Feb
14 2021
Story Hour pre-school Sunday morning Program at Temple Emanuel
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
Preschool “Story Hour” for students (ages 3-5) and their parents meets once a week on Sundays, 10 – 11 am. An i…
Feb
15 2021
Feb
21 2021
10th Beckerman Jewish Film Series: Why the Jews?
12:00AM - 11:30PM
Register in advance. Why the Jews? spotlights the stunning accomplishments of the Jews and raises a question no film …
Feb
15 2021
BEKI Board meets
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI Board meets (originally date for Executive Board, but this will be a full board meeting via Zoom)
Feb
16 2021
Feb
16 2021
Election Series: Tel Aviv International Salon & Candidate Gideon Saar
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Register in advance. Tel Aviv International Salon presents the Election Series: New Hope Chairman & Prime Minister C…
Feb
17 2021
Pelvic Floor Strengthening . . . More Than Just Kegels!
11:00AM - 11:45AM
Online
Register in advance. Join other Shalom Baby and PJ Library moms to learn and practice simple conditioning exercises …
Feb
17 2021
Together & Apart: The Future of Jewish Peoplehood
12:00PM - 1:15PM
Zoom
Register in advance. Celebrate the new year with a deep dive into Jewish learning. Join us for a Lunch & Learn ex…
Feb
17 2021
BEKI Schmooze: Georgetown University atones for its past
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Georgetown University history professors Adam Rothman and Marcia Chatelain will lead a discussion about their univers…
Feb
17 2021
Chef Mike Solomonov Hosts Bringing Israel Home
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Vimeo
Join us every Wednesday for a 8-week digital series featuring Chef Mike Solomonov bringing the wonders of Israel to y…
Feb
18 2021
From BRCA to Tay-Sachs: How Genetic Testing Saves Lives
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
B'nai Jacob hosts JScreen, a national, non-profit initiative based at Emory University, to learn about the history of…
Feb
19 2021
Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat with Torah Service
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat with Torah Service takes place on Friday at 7:30 pm via Zoom and non interactive…
Feb
20 2021
BEKI Shabbat Outdoor Service
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Planning to attend, or want info? Contact bekietefilla@gmail.com or jjtilsen@beki.org
Feb
20 2021
Temple Emanuel Shabbat Morning Torah Study
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Temple Emanuel Shabbat morning Torah Study takes place this Saturday morning at 10 am via Zoom Contact Temple…
Feb
20 2021
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Children's outdoor service, open to families with kids of all ages--whoever feels like bundling up and …
Feb
20 2021
Virtual Tot Shabbat with Temple Beth David
10:30AM - 11:30PM
Join Temple Beth David for a virtual Tot Shabbat featuring stories, songs, and a special craft to do at home. Ideal f…
Feb
21 2021
BEKI Parashat HaShavua with Becky Seashore May
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Becky Seashore May introducing Parashat Tetsave
BEKI offers on-line discussion/lesson on Sundays with guest teacher…
Feb
21 2021
CBJ: "Game Changer: How the Abraham Accords Alter the Middle East"
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Herb Keinon, senior contributing editor and analyst for the Jerusalem Post, looks at how the Abraham Accords alter th…
Feb
21 2021
Story Hour pre-school Sunday morning Program at Temple Emanuel
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
Preschool “Story Hour” for students (ages 3-5) and their parents meets once a week on Sundays, 10 – 11 am. An i…
Feb
22 2021
Feb
28 2021
10th Beckerman Jewish Film Series: On Broadway
12:00AM - 11:30PM
Register in advance. An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater and how it came back from the b…
Feb
23 2021
A Journey to Israel with JDC- B'Yachad!
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Register in advance. Come together with JDC for a three-part virtual journey to Israel featuring stunning nature vie…
Feb
23 2021
Join us for a virtual hamantaschen demonstration and meaningful conversation at zoom.tbdcheshire.org.
Feb
24 2021
Pelvic Floor Strengthening . . . More Than Just Kegels!
11:00AM - 11:45AM
Online
Register in advance. Join other Shalom Baby and PJ Library moms to learn and practice simple conditioning exercises …
Feb
24 2021
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Virtual on ZOOM
During this time of social distancing, JFS is conducting a virtual caregiver support group. If you are on the journey…
Feb
24 2021
Purim Palooza Happy Hour for Adults with Temple Beth David
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Join us for Purim inspired Happy Hour at zoom.tbdcheshire.org.
Feb
24 2021
10th Beckerman Jewish Film Series: Antisemitism & Racism Discussion
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Zoom
10th Beckerman Film Series Antisemitism & Racism Discussion using the following films for emphasis:
They Ain't Read…
Feb
24 2021
Atlanta Author Series: Bill Gates, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need by Bill Gates
Register in a…
Feb
24 2021
BEKI presents comedian Rabbi Bob Alper
8:00PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI is starting Purim festivities a day early with comedian Rabbi Bob Alper. You might have heard his jokes on Siriu…
Feb
24 2021
Chef Mike Solomonov Hosts Bringing Israel Home
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Vimeo
Join us every Wednesday for a 8-week digital series featuring Chef Mike Solomonov bringing the wonders of Israel to y…
Feb
25 2021
Why Ask Why: Adding Value and Values to Your Client Relationships
8:00AM - 9:15AM
Online
Register in advance. Professional Advisor Event - Why Ask Why: Adding Value and Values to Your Client Relationships …
Feb
25 2021
Journey Through Grief Support Group
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Virtual on ZOOM
If you are an older adult who is grieving the loss of a spouse or significant other and would like support and guidan…
Feb
25 2021
BEKI Purim Costume Parade and Car-Nival
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Families are invited to an OUTDOOR Costume Parade and Car-Nival. Drop by at any time to show off your costume, either…
Feb
25 2021
Feb
25 2021
Purim Palooza Virtual Children's Spiel with Temple Beth David
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Join Temple Beth David of Cheshire for the time honored tradition of a Purim spiel. Link: zoom.tbdcheshire.org
Feb
25 2021
Purim Night at BEKI
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Purim Megilla Reading (Zoom & Live in Sanctuary)
email office@beki.org for the Zoom link
Seating is limited for t…
Feb
25 2021
Purim Palooza Virtual Purim Spiel with Temple Beth David
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Join Temple Beth David of Cheshire for a fun Purim spiel. Link: zoom.tbdcheshire.org
Feb
25 2021
TBT Adult Megillah Reading Live on Zoom
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Call our office at 203-245-7028 or email office@tbtshoreline.org to receive a Zoom link.
Feb
26 2021
BEKI Purim Megillah reading
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Purim Megilla Reading via Zoom (& in the sanctuary)
for the Zoom link, email office@beki.org
Feb
26 2021
Chabad of Westville Purim Holiday Amenities
9:30AM - 11:30AM
224 W Rock Ave
New Haven, CT
Please drop by our lawn at 224 W Rock Ave anytime between 9:30-11:30 am and we'll be sure to pack you up with a…
Feb
26 2021
Westville Synagogue - Megillah Reading
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Megillah reading in person and zoom.
For zoom link call 203-389-9513
Feb
26 2021
TBT Family Friendly Purim Shabbat Service
7:15PM - 9:15PM
Call our office at 203-245-7028 or email office@tbtshoreline.org to receive a Zoom link.
Feb
26 2021
Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Purim Celebration
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Purim celebration takes place on this Friday at 7:30 pm via Zoom and…
Feb
27 2021
BEKI Shabbat Outdoor Service
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Planning to attend, or want info? Contact bekietefilla@gmail.com or jjtilsen@beki.org
Feb
27 2021
Temple Emanuel Shabbat Morning Torah Study
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Temple Emanuel Shabbat morning Torah Study takes place this Saturday morning at 10 am via Zoom Contact Temple…
Feb
27 2021
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
10:15AM - 11:15AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Children's outdoor service, open to families with kids of all ages--whoever feels like bundling up and …
Feb
28 2021
BEKI Parashat HaShavua
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Nadav Sela introducing Parashat Ki Tisa (Shabbat Para)
BEKI offers on-line discussion/lesson on Sundays with gu…
Feb
28 2021
Story Hour pre-school Sunday morning Program at Temple Emanuel
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
Preschool “Story Hour” for students (ages 3-5) and their parents meets once a week on Sundays, 10 – 11 am. An i…
Feb
28 2021
Carnival Drive-Thru Purim
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Hwy.
Chester, CT
No advance registration required. Free event. Win prizes playing your favorite CARnival games! Costumes encouraged. A…