Lag B'Omer
All of BEKI's children's services—Children's Havura, K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congregation—meet on Shabbat morni…
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.
May 9, 2023
May 26 - May 27, 2023
Shavuot
May 29, 2023
Memorial Day
May
1 2023
May
7 2023
Beckerman Cultural Arts Film: Jews and the Blues
12:01AM - 10:59PM
Zoom
The Jews and the Blues is a musical journey that along the way becomes something much more. My name is Drew Stone, I…
May
1 2023
JLI Jewpernatural Lesson 1: Dreams & Direction
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Planet Realty
924 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, USA
New Haven, CT 06515
When should we follow our dreams, and when do we say it’s “just a dream”? Let’s explore where inspiration …
May
1 2023
Beckerman Cultural Arts authors C & J Weiss: Fighting Back
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Zoom
Fighting Back is about Stan Andrews, an assimilated American Jew and WW II veteran who, in 1948…
May
2 2023
Israeli Dance class
6:45PM - 7:45PM
The JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT
This class is followed by an open session for experienced dancers. The open session is from 7:30 PM - 9:30…
May
2 2023
New Haven "Intro to Judaism" 2.0, with Rabbi Josh Pernick
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Zoom
In the year 70 CE, Judaism appeared to be on the verge of collapse. Jerusalem was under siege; surrounded by Roman tro…
May
3 2023
Coffee & Learn
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Congregation Or Shalom
Orange, CT 06477
On Wednesday mornings, 11am-noon, December 7th to late-May, people gather to explore the ancient texts of our…
May
3 2023
May
3 2023
Ezra Academy Board of Directors Meeting 2022-2023
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Ezra Academy
Woodbridge, CT
Ezra Academy Board of Directors Meeting 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Meeting will be held either on Zoom or at Ezra Academy
May
3 2023
Westville University, with Bruce Altman
7:45PM - 9:00PM
Reach out to Westville Synagogue for more details!
May
4 2023
BEKI Weekly Parashah Study
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Join the Thursday morning discussion of the week's parashah (Torah portion) with Rabbi Eric Woodward. Torah stud…
May
5 2023
Shalom Baby Cafe - Tot Shabbat
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Find your new forever friends in a comfortable environment with Shabbat themed music, coffee and snacks, conversation…
May
6 2023
CBJ: Shir Hadash
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06524
Please check bnaijacob.org for updates about this event. Community members and prospective members welcome.
May
6 2023
Mamas and Mimosas
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Adam's House
241 Coram Ave
Shelton, CT 06484
Join Celebrate Shelton as we kick off our 2023 season with Mamas and Mimosas, a one day shopping and wellness…
May
6 2023
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
All of BEKI's children's services—Children's Havura, K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congregation—meet on Shabbat morning…
May
6 2023
Tour de Faith
12:00PM - 2:00PM
nancy kline
14 WOODSIDE DRIVE
Woodbridge, CT 06525
A tour of two houses of worship in Orange for people to appreciate the diversity in our community and learn about…
May
6 2023
BEKI Shabbat Schmooze: Book Talk with Poet James Berger
12:45PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Following Shabbat morning services and Kiddush lunch, join us for a book talk with Poet James Berger, who is a Senior…
May
6 2023
Author Liz Edelglass on Frankly Feminist: Short Stories by Jewish Women
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Congregation Bnai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join author Elizabeth Edelglass as she discusses a few selections, including her own, from Frankly Feminist: Short St…
May
7 2023
Young Families Program at Temple Beth Sholom
9:45AM - 11:00AM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
Current members and those seeking a connection to a Jewish community are invited to share and explore Jewish experien…
May
7 2023
Young Families Program at Temple Beth Sholom
9:45AM - 11:00AM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
Current members and those seeking a connection to a Jewish community are invited to share and explore Jewish experien…
May
7 2023
BEKI: Talmud Study with Rabbi Woodward
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Talmud Study - Babylonian Talmud Shabbat Chapter 2
Select Sundays: Feb. 5, 12, March 5, 12, April 2, 16, 23, May 7
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May
7 2023
CBJ: Geniza Ceremony
11:15AM - 12:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06524
For more information about this event, please contact the B'nai Jacob office.
May
7 2023
Cemetery Cleanup: Hebrew Burial & Free Loan
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Hebrew Burial & Free Loan Cemetery
1 Brockett Place
East Haven, CT 06512
As part of the Yale Day of Service, Hebrew Burial & Free Loan will be cleaning up its cemeteries from 3-6 pm.
May
7 2023
May
8 2023
CBJ: Minyan Matters
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06524
Please contact the office with questions about this event. Community members and prospective members welcome.
May
8 2023
JLI Jewpernatural Lesson 2: Stars & Signs
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Planet Realty
924 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, USA
New Haven, CT 06515
Judaism insists we can always influence our destiny for the better. Yet, the popular “Mazel tov” wish literall…
May
8 2023
BEKI Lag BaOmer Kumsitz
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Monday evening May 8 is Lag BaOmer, the 33rd day of the Omer. The folk-custom is to sing around a campfire at a “ku…
May
9 2023
Israeli Dance class
6:45PM - 7:45PM
The JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT
This class is followed by an open session for experienced dancers. The open session is from 7:30 PM - 9:30…
May
10 2023
JFACT Advocacy Day
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Legislative Office Building
300 Capitol Ave.
Second Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
Please join us as we advocate on issues of importance to the Jewish Federations and their beneficiary agencies across…
May
10 2023
Coffee & Learn
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Congregation Or Shalom
Orange, CT 06477
On Wednesday mornings, 11am-noon, December 7th to late-May, people gather to explore the ancient texts of our…
May
10 2023
The Towers at Tower Lane Board of Directors Meeting
5:45PM - 7:00PM
The Towers at Tower Lane Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
May
11 2023
BEKI Weekly Parashah Study
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Join the Thursday morning discussion of the week's parashah (Torah portion) with Rabbi Eric Woodward. Torah stud…
May
12 2023
Shalom Baby Cafe - Tot Shabbat
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Find your new forever friends in a comfortable environment with Shabbat themed music, coffee and snacks, conversation…
May
13 2023
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
All of BEKI's children's services—Children's Havura, K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congregation—meet on Shabbat morning…
May
13 2023
BEKI Lunch and Learn in Celebration of Jay & Ina
12:45PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
A celebration of Jay Sokolow and Ina Silverman’s 65th birthdays, sponsored by their children, Avital “Tali” Si…
May
14 2023
May
15 2023
May
21 2023
Beckerman Cultural Arts Film: Jellyfish
12:01AM - 11:59PM
Zoom
Poignant, often witty and exceedingly cinematic, JELLYFISH (MEDUZOT), tells the story of three very different Tel Avi…
May
15 2023
CBJ: Minyan Matters
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06524
Have you shown up at minyan and found yourself totally confused? This is an opportunity to learn what we do at minyan…
May
15 2023
JLI Jewpernatural Lesson 3: Jinx & The Evil Eye
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Planet Realty
924 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, USA
New Haven, CT 06515
Can telling someone about my good fortune make it go bad? Can their jealousy create problems for my success? It may s…
May
15 2023
Stop the Bleed Training
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Zoom
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, with the generous support of a LiveSecure grant through the Jewish Federa…
May
16 2023
Global Connections: How Old is Too Old to Work and to Lead?
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Halie Shost
New York, NY 10019
Robert Siegel (NPR) interviews: Dr. Felix Benninger MD, Professor Laura L. Carstensen, & Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld
May
16 2023
Israeli Dance class
6:45PM - 7:45PM
The JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT
This class is followed by an open session for experienced dancers. The open session is from 7:30 PM - 9:30…
May
16 2023
New Haven "Intro to Judaism" 2.0, with Rabbi Josh Pernick
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Zoom
In the year 70 CE, Judaism appeared to be on the verge of collapse. Jerusalem was under siege; surrounded by Roman tro…
May
16 2023
Beckerman Cultural Arts author Ari Mittleman: Paths of the Righteous
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Virtual
What does it mean to be a righteous person in these uncertain times? When antisemitic violence has roc…
May
17 2023
Coffee & Learn
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Congregation Or Shalom
Orange, CT 06477
On Wednesday mornings, 11am-noon, December 7th to late-May, people gather to explore the ancient texts of our…
May
17 2023
Westville University with Dr. Yonatan Shemesh
7:45PM - 9:00PM
Reach out to Westville Synagogue for more details!
May
18 2023
BEKI Weekly Parashah Study
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Join the Thursday morning discussion of the week's parashah (Torah portion) with Rabbi Eric Woodward. Torah stud…
May
18 2023
Unpacking Prejudices: The Connection between Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Zoom
Join moderator Adam Teitelbaum of Jewish Federations of North America's Israel Action Network, alongside panelists Or…
May
19 2023
Shalom Baby Cafe - Tot Shabbat
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Find your new forever friends in a comfortable environment with Shabbat themed music, coffee and snacks, conversation…
May
20 2023
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
All of BEKI's children's services—Children's Havura, K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congregation—meet on Shabbat morning…
May
21 2023
Document Shredding at Temple Beth Sholom
9:00AM - 12:00PM
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Document shredding for papers and hard drive. Recycling for Computers, Computer Monitors.
May
21 2023
Shredding Event Fundraiser
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
The Spring Shredding Event will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 9am-12pm in the Temple Beth Sholom Parking lot. …
May
21 2023
The Expecting Expo 2023
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Free and open to the public! This community-wide event is a wonderful way for families to learn about all the local s…
May
21 2023
Touch a Truck
10:00AM - 2:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
We at the JCC are proud to present the most anticipated children's event of 2023: Touch-a-Truck!
Touch-A-Truck a…
May
22 2023
Café J Grand Reopening
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join us for the grand reopening of Cafe J. More details TBA.
May
22 2023
JLI Jewpernatural Lesson 4: Para & Normal
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Planet Realty
924 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT, USA
New Haven, CT 06515
Most people believe in some version of a soul. Do souls continue to exist after death? Can they see us? In this lesso…
May
22 2023
Jewish Federation Board of DirectorsMeeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Federation Board of Directors Meeting
7pm
In person or virtual to be determined
May
23 2023
Israeli Dance class
6:45PM - 7:45PM
The JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT
This class is followed by an open session for experienced dancers. The open session is from 7:30 PM - 9:30…
May
23 2023
Intro to Judaism 2.0, with Rabbi Brian Immerman
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Zoom
Find your spiritual balance through Jewish values. Mussar is the Jewish practice of studying our middot, personality …
May
23 2023
Stop the Bleed Training
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Zoom
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, with the generous support of a LiveSecure grant through the Jewish Federa…
May
24 2023
New Haven Beit Midrash, Session 4
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Beth David of Cheshire
3 Main St.
Cheshire, 06410
VE’AHAVTA ET HAGER: Life Beyond the Border
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rabbi Brent Spodek
LOCATION: Temple Beth David of Ches…
May
25 2023
BEKI Weekly Parashah Study
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Join the Thursday morning discussion of the week's parashah (Torah portion) with Rabbi Eric Woodward. Torah stud…
May
25 2023
May
26 2023
BEKI Tikkun Leyl Shavuot
8:15PM - 12:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Arriving the night of Thursday, May 25 and lasting for two days, the holiday of Shavuot celebrates the giving of the…
May
26 2023
BEKI Shavuot Services
9:15AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI's morning Shavuot services on Friday and Saturday, May 26 & 27, will begin at 9:15 am and will be followed both …
May
26 2023
No Shalom Baby Cafe - Tot Shabbat on 5/25
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Shalom Baby Cafe is cancelled this week in observance of Shavuot. Find resources to help you celebrate at pjlibrary.o…
May
26 2023
Chabad of Westville Shavuot Party
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Bikur Cholim Sheveth Achim
112 Marvel Rd
New Haven, CT 06515
Join us at a convenient outdoor venue in Lower Westville (Corner Marvel Rd and W Elm St), where we can all gather, he…
May
27 2023
BEKI Shabbat Shavuot Services
9:15AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI's morning Shavuot services on Friday and Saturday, May 26 & 27, will begin at 9:15 am and will be followed both …
May
27 2023
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
May
30 2023
Israeli Dance class
6:45PM - 7:45PM
The JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT
This class is followed by an open session for experienced dancers. The open session is from 7:30 PM - 9:30…
May
30 2023
Intro to Judaism 2.0, with Rabbi Brian Immerman
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Zoom
Find your spiritual balance through Jewish values. Mussar is the Jewish practice of studying our middot, personality …
May
31 2023
Stop the Bleed Training
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Zoom
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, with the generous support of a LiveSecure grant through the Jewish Federa…
May
31 2023
Westville University with Professor Steven Fraade
7:30PM - 9:30PM
The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Professor Steven Fraade will discuss 'The Torah Translated into 70 Languages"