Community Calendar

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

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Apr 2, 2021
Good Friday
Apr 4, 2021
Easter
Mar

30 2021

to
Apr

4 2021

Register in advance. In Search of Israeli Cuisine is a portrait of the Israeli people told through food. It puts a li…

Apr

1 2021

BEKI Outdoor Pesach Children's Program

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

Join us at BEKI for a Passover program designed for kids. Enjoy outdoor games and Kosher for Passover snacks with B…

Apr

1 2021

Apr

2 2021

BEKI Yizkor at Morning Service

8:45AM - 10:30AM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

BEKI In-person service--ALSO LIVESTREAMED to ZOOM--Morning service followed by 9:30am Yizkor, followed by Shir ha Sh…

Apr

2 2021

Register in advance. The Uyghur, a Turkic ethnic minority residing in the Xinjiang Province of China, have faced deca…

Apr

2 2021

BEKI Indoor Kabbalat Shabbat Service

6:00PM - 6:45PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

In the sanctuary/social hall. Also available on Zoom.

Washrooms available. We hope to add more in-person services in…

Apr

3 2021

BEKI Shabbat Outdoor Service

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

Shabbat & 7th Day Pesah

Outdoors, weather permitting, or else in the sanctuary/social hall.

Planning to attend, or …

Apr

3 2021

Temple Emanuel Shabbat Morning Minyan, Passover and Yizkor Service

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477

Join Temple Emanuel for its informal Shabbat Morning Minyan and observance of the last day of Passover with the…

Apr

3 2021

BEKI Children's Shabbat (Pesah) Services

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

As we turn to milder spring weather, we will plan outdoor family Shabbat services every week. If the weather looks pu…

Apr

4 2021

BEKI 8th Day Pesah service

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

In-Person services OUTDOORS, if weather permits, or else in the sanctuary/social hall. Yizkor will be included in t…

Apr

4 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…

Apr

4 2021

Join us for laughter, learning and conversation as we celebrate the month of Nissan, the Hebrew month that marks the …

Apr

5 2021

to
Apr

11 2021

Register in advance for Fig Tree

Directed by Aäläm-Wärqe Davidian | Drama
Ethiopia / Israel / Germany / France, 2…

Apr

6 2021

Ezra Academy Myth vs. Reality

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Join Ezra Head of School Dr. Melanie Waynik on zoom to learn more about our amazing grade 1-8 program and dispel some…

Apr

6 2021

 

Film Series:  Family and Relationships Discussion

Speaker: Rachel Scolnic Dobin   

Apr

7 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…

Apr

7 2021

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is launching a new 10-week therapy group in March for girls, women and gen…

Apr

7 2021

Register in advance. The active participation of the medical community – those who took an oath to “first, do no …

Apr

7 2021

BEKI Yom HaShoah book talk with John W. Weiser

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

Jack Weiser, the father of BEKI member John Weiser, will speak at BEKI's Yom HaShoah [Holocaust Remembrance Day] pro…

Apr

7 2021

Mark Oppenheimer will speak and answer questions about the fun and fascinating podcast which he co-hosts. Please RSVP…

Apr

7 2021

Yom HaShoah: Zikaron BaSalon

9:30PM - 11:30PM  

Online

Yom HaShoah: Zikaron BaSalon – Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) commemorates the millions who died and tho…

Apr

8 2021

Please join Montessori Director Lana Gad on zoom to hear about our amazing preschool and kindergarten!

Apr

8 2021

Join The Jewish Agency for a worldwide broadcast to commemorate Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and participa…

Apr

8 2021

Witnesses in Uniform: Edim b’Madim

11:00AM - 1:00PM  

Online

Witnesses in Uniform: Edim b’Madim – Don’t miss this special Yom HaShoah event featuring Edim B’Madim (Wit…

Apr

8 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…

Apr

8 2021

The annual Holocaust Remembrance ceremony is not only a fitting memorial to those who were murdered, but it also is …

Apr

8 2021

2021 Yom Hashoah Commemoration

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Zoom

Register in advance. Please join us as we commemorate the Shoah. This year’s event will feature special archival v…

Apr

8 2021

Stephen Naron of Yale Fortunoff Archives at Temple Emanuel

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477

Stephen Naron of the Yale Fortunoff Archives will lead a discussion over Zoom of the archives. Need to register in…

Apr

9 2021

BEKI Kabbalat Shabbat Service on Zoom

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

THIS WEEK: ONLY ON ZOOM 

(NOT IN PERSON)

Outdoor Services (weather permitting)

Saturday 9:30 am

Sunday 9:00 am*…

Apr

9 2021

Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat Service

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477

Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat Service welcomes Shabbat with song and Torah learning.

Apr

10 2021

BEKI Shabbat Outdoor Service

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

Join us outdoors, weather permitting, or else in the sanctuary/social hall.

Prayer books and chairs provided or brin…

Apr

10 2021

BEKI Children's Shabbat Services

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

As we turn to milder spring weather, we will plan outdoor family Shabbat services every week. If the weather looks pu…

Apr

11 2021

 

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11 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…

Apr

11 2021

Zoom discussion by author Daphne Geismar and co-presenter Sharon Strauss
The book Invisible Years is an intimate port…

Apr

11 2021

Atlanta Author Series: Daniel Lee

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

Online

Register in advance. Join us for a discussion with Daniel Lee on his latest book: The SS Officer’s Armchair: Uncove…

Apr

11 2021

BEKI Kadima Youth Group to Adventure Park

3:00PM - 6:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

BEKI's Kadima youth group (for grades 4-8) is going climbing at the Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum in Bridgep…

Apr

11 2021

Register in advance.
Ben has an unforgettable and compelling story of miracles and survival through the Holocaust, in…

Apr

12 2021

to
Apr

18 2021

Register in advance for Crescendo, sponsored by Ruth and Bob Lesser

Directed by Dror Zahavi | Drama
Germany, 2020 | …

Apr

12 2021

The Renaissance of Israeli Judaism

12:30PM - 1:30PM  

Zoom

Register in advance. In 2012, Dr. Ruth Calderon surprised many Israelis – and perhaps even herself – when she wa…

Apr

12 2021

BEKI Board Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

BEKI Board Meeting

Apr

13 2021

Annual Masa Yom HaZikaron Memorial Ceremony

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

Facebook Live

The Masa Memorial Ceremony for Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Click here to register and learn more.

Apr

13 2021

Meet the Cast of TV Sensation Fauda

5:30PM - 7:30PM  

Online

Register in advance. Since its 2015 premiere, millions across the globe have closely followed the fictional story of …

Apr

13 2021

Virtual Yom Hazikaron ceremony

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Zoom

Register in advance. You are invited to a Greater New Haven Communal Yom Hazikaron Ceremony for fallen IDF soldiers …

Apr

14 2021

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is launching a new 10-week therapy group in March for girls, women and gen…

Apr

14 2021

BEKI Celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

BEKI will join congregations across the U.S. for a celebration of Yom Ha'atzmaut [Israel Independence Day]. The on-li…

Apr

15 2021

Israel Independence Day Celebration

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

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

Register in advance. PJ Library, powered by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven invites you to come celebrate …

Apr

15 2021

Register in advance. Join us for a Worldwide Celebration of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day. Bid farewell to His Exc…

Apr

15 2021

Insider's Guide To Israeli Food

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Online

Register in advance. Join a panel of experts for a tour of the hottest tables and latest food trends.

 

About th…

Apr

15 2021

Salute to Israel's 73rd Birthday

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Online

Register in advance. Enabling communities to experience Independence Day as one global community, the International M…

Apr

15 2021

Atlanta Author Series: Tovah Feldshuh

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

Online

Register in advance. Join us for a discussion with Tovah Feldshuh, on her latest book: Lillyville: Mother, Daughter, …

Apr

16 2021

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Apr

18 2021

Elm City Kallah

12:00AM  

Beth El-Keser Israel, B'nai Jacob and The Westville Synagogue again collaborate for a scholarly weekend; speaker is Ra…

Apr

16 2021

BEKI Kabbalat Shabbat Service on Zoom

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

ONLY ON ZOOM Friday evening April 16 and Sunday morning April 18

NOT IN PERSON.

For more information: bekitefilla@…

Apr

16 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 welcomes Shabbat with song and Torah reading.

Apr

17 2021

BEKI Shabbat Outdoor Service

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

Join us outdoors, weather permitting, or else in the sanctuary/social hall.

Prayer books and chairs provided or brin…

Apr

17 2021

BEKI Children's Shabbat Services

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

As we turn to milder spring weather, we will plan outdoor family Shabbat services every week. If the weather looks pu…

Apr

18 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…

Apr

18 2021

Sports Banquet 2

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

 

"A good coach can change a game; a great coach can change a life.” —John Wooden

Join us for our

Sports Banquet!…

Apr

18 2021

Fly With Us Over Israel

2:30PM - 3:30PM  

Zoom- register to get a link

Register in advance. Join our Afula Gilboa partnership friends for an aerial flight over Israel with retired Israel A…

Apr

19 2021

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Apr

25 2021

Register in advance. The Crossing (Flkten over Grensen)

​Directed by Johanne Helgeland | Drama, Family
Norway, 202…

Apr

19 2021

Holocaust Remembrance Virtual Commemoration

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Zoom https://zoom.us/j/98975331591

Southern Connecticut State University's Judaic Studies program and the Hillel Club are proud to present a virtual com…

Apr

19 2021

 

Federation Board of Directors Meeting

Apr

20 2021

Book reading and discussion with Phil Bildner about his heartfelt and high-spirited novel weaving the real history of…

Apr

20 2021

Temple Emanuel Jewish Short Story Discussion

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477

Bennett Graff of Temple Emanuel will lead a discussion over Zoom of a Jewish short story to be read that night.

Apr

21 2021

Ezra Academy Myth vs. Reality

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

Join Ezra Head of School Dr. Melanie Waynik on zoom to learn more about our amazing grade 1-8 program and dispel some…

Apr

21 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…

Apr

21 2021

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is launching a new 10-week therapy group in March for girls, women and gen…

Apr

21 2021

The Israeli Wine Revolution

3:00PM - 4:00PM  

Online

Register in advance. Join the Jewish Chronicle'ss panel of experts for an insight into how Israeli wines are now wi…

Apr

21 2021

Ezra Academy Board Meeting

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

 

Ezra Academy Board Meeting

Apr

21 2021

BEKI Earth Day Schmooze with Rabbi Ellen Bernstein

9:00PM - 10:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

On “erev” Earth Day, Rabbi Ellen Bernstein will speak on Judaism and Ecology. Known as “the birth mother of th…

Apr

22 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…

Apr

22 2021

6 PM Spirit, Mind and Body: Evening Yoga

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

JCC Day Camps Sports Field
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Join Women's Philanthropy for an outdoor and socially distanced evening of spiritually-minded Yoga, taught by Sherri …

Apr

22 2021

Jewish Historical Society Program

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

Burton Levine and Marjorie Drucker, co-presidents of JHSGNH, share a glimpse into early 20th Century Jewish life of d…

Apr

23 2021

BEKI Indoor Kabbalat Shabbat Service

6:00PM - 6:45PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

 

 

 

 

 

In the sanctuary/social hall. Also available on Zoom.

Washrooms available. We hope to add more i…

Apr

23 2021

Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat with Torah Service

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477

Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat Service welcomes Shabbat with song and Torah learning.

Apr

24 2021

BEKI Shabbat Outdoor Service

9:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

Join us outdoors, weather permitting, or else in the sanctuary/social hall.

Prayer books and chairs provided or brin…

Apr

24 2021

BEKI Children's Shabbat Services

10:15AM - 12:15PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

As we turn to milder spring weather, we will plan outdoor family Shabbat services every week. If the weather looks pu…

Apr

25 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…

Apr

25 2021

Sports Banquet

11:00AM - 2:00PM  

 

"A good coach can change a game; a great coach can change a life.” —John Wooden

Join us for our

Sports Banquet!…

Apr

25 2021

The Best in Toys

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

Zoom

Register in advance for The Best in Toys. Choose the right gifts for the tots in your life Join Mick and Lori Hers…

Apr

25 2021

BEKI Kadima Book Group

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

Get excited for the BEKI Kadima Book Club! We'll be reading The Way Back by Gavriel Savit. This is a fantastical st…

Apr

26 2021

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May

2 2021

Register in advance for The Keeper

Directed by Marcus H. Rosenmüller | Drama
United Kingdom, 2019 | English
113 min…

Apr

26 2021

BEKI Executive Board meets

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

BEKI Executive Board meets

Apr

27 2021

The New Haven Pride Center is proud to present: Author Talk : Sigal Samuel

This program will be streamed live on You…
Apr

27 2021

Film Series Activism Discussion

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

Virtual

 

Join Rabbi Michael Farbman for a discussion on Activism. What constitutes activism? What considerations can and shoul…

Apr

28 2021

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is launching a new 10-week therapy group in March for girls, women and gen…

Apr

28 2021

Diaper Bank of CT

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

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

The Diaper Bank has been working for more than 15 years to raise awareness that too many in our community lack access…

Apr

28 2021

Register in advance. Join the Jewish Chronicle for an insider’s guide to the Tower of David Museum.

About this Eve…

Apr

29 2021

BEKI Lag BaOmer Kumsitz

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

Thursday evening April 29 is Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer. The folk-custom is to sing around a campfire at a …

Apr

29 2021

Join us virtually as we discuss How I Shed My Skin: Unlearning the Racist Lessons of a Southern Childhood by Jim Grim…

Apr

30 2021

BEKI Indoor Kabbalat Shabbat Service

6:00PM - 6:45PM  

Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724

 

 

 

 

In the sanctuary/social hall. Also available on Zoom.

Washrooms available. We hope to add more in-pe…

Apr

30 2021

Campfire Shabbat

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

 

CBSRZ Outdoor Campfire Shabbat 4/30  in case of rain, it will be via zoom.

6:00 PM Brown Bag Dinner (optional)

6:3…

Apr

30 2021

Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat with Torah Service

7:30PM - 8:30PM  

Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477

Temple Emanuel Kabbalat Shabbat Service welcomes Shabbat with song and Torah learning.

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