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Community Calendar
Click here for directions to submit your Jewish nonprofit community event to the Community Calendar. Federation encourages you to consult and follow the latest Connecticut COVID-19 guidelines when planning in-person events.
ABOUT RED AND ORANGE LETTER EVENTS:
- To request a Red or Orange Letter event, please submit your event as you would any other, but include “RED LETTER: Event Name” or “ORANGE LETTER: Event Name” as the title (for example: RED LETTER: JCC Annual Meeting).
- All events will be added to the Community Calendar in the order they were submitted.
QUESTIONS? Contact Samantha Schoenberg at schoenberg@jewishhartford.org.
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Feb 20, 2017
Jan
10 2017
Feb
10 2017
Shabbat Tu B'shevat
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Celebrate Tu B'shevat Shabbat (the New Year of the trees) at B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom, 180 Still Road, Bloomfield on Frida…
Feb
2 2017
PJ Library Tu B'Shvat and Havdalah
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06119
An event for families with children age eight and under. Don't forget to wear your PJs!
Feb
3 2017
HHNE Presents: "Charlie Brown"
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Mandell JCC
West Hartford, CT
One night only! HHNE drama students present their production of "Charlie Brown." Directed by HHNE senior Lauren Rosenay.
Feb
5 2017
Men's Club World Wide Wrap Breakfast
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
We invite you to join us at minyan for the mitzvah of wrapping Tefillin followed by a breakfast buffet with Beth El…
Feb
6 2017
Jewish Journalists Targeted Online
7:00PM - 9:00PM
TBD
Join the Anti-Defamation League for a conversation with journalist Yair Rosenberg about hate online, its impact and w…
Feb
7 2017
College Planning Through a Jewish Lens
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
College Planning Through a Jewish Lens: A Discussion about Best Practices in the College Search
Starting to think ab…
Feb
7 2017
Feb
13 2017
HHNE Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Hebrew High School of New England
West Hartford, CT
HHNE Board Meeting
Feb
7 2017
Executive Board Meeting at HAGH
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Regularly Scheduled Committee Meetings at 8:00 p.m. at The Hebrew Academy
Feb
8 2017
YAD Muse Night
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Federation's Young Adult Division is hosting a paint night at MUSE Paint Bar! More details to come.
Feb
9 2017
JCF Board Meeting
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Board Room, Community Services Building
West Hartford, CT
JCF Board Meeting
Feb
9 2017
SSDS Board Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Solomon Schechter Day School
West Hartford, CT
SSDS Board Meeting
Feb
10 2017
CBI's Got Talent
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT 06119
3rd-5th graders and parents make instruments to show off during the Jr. Congregation Shabbat Shira service at 7:30. P…
Feb
10 2017
Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat Service
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join us for an official “Carlebach Kabbalat Shabbat service” led by Neshama Carlebach, daughter of the late Rabbi…
Feb
10 2017
Tu B'Shvat Seder FVJC
6:30PM - 9:00PM
fvjc
55 bushy hill rd
simsbury, CT 06070
FVJC Tu B’Shvat Seder Shabbat Service February 10, 2017 @ 6:30 pm 55 Bushy Hill rd, Simsbury Open to ALL!
Feb
10 2017
Friendship Circle Teen Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Home of Rabbi Shaya and Shayna Gopin
West Hartford, CT
Shabbat Shalom! Friendship Circle connects children, teens and young adults, with and without special needs, in a sea…
Feb
10 2017
Feb
11 2017
Shabbat Shira - 21st anniversary celebration
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Kol Haverim
1079 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Join us for an uplifting musical experience with our singers and musicians at the beautiful annual Shabbat Shira even…
Feb
11 2017
Shabbat Shira Acapella
11:30AM - 1:00PM
B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Celebrate Shabbat Shira (the Shabbat of songs) at B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom, 180 Still Road, Bloomfield on Saturday, Februa…
Feb
11 2017
Beit Mordechai Sephardic Tu B'Shvat Event
6:15PM - 9:00PM
Beit Mordechai
1137 Trout Brook Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06119
Come join us to enjoy traditional fruit, pizza and children's activities.
$5 per child / $10 per adult - $30 maximum …
Feb
11 2017
Havdalah & Concert With Neshama Carlebach
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
The entire community is invited to a Havdalah & Concert with Neshama Carlebach and her band! The Jewish music superst…
Feb
12 2017
Friendship Circle Disability Inclusion Program
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford , CT 06117
February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month! Join us for guest speaker Joseph Bensmihen MSW, RG,as we learn about i…
Feb
14 2017
Emanuel Sisterhood Board Meeting
7:00PM - 8:00PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
West Hartford, CT
Monthly board meeting
Feb
15 2017
Feb
16 2017
CBI Adult Education Paint Night
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT 06119
CBI’s Adult Education committee invites sponsors this painting party - no skill required! We’ll use biblical text…
Feb
16 2017
Sneak Preview-Nova Documentary "Holocaust Escape Tunnel"
7:00PM
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Aveue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Sneak preview of NOVA documentary on Vilna - "Holocaust Escape Tunnel"
Feb
17 2017
Klezmer Shabbat
7:00PM - 9:00PM
fvjc
55 bushy hill rd
simsbury, CT 06070
Join us as we pray with familiar tunes
set to a klezmer genre. Followed by a delicious oneg.
Feb
17 2017
Simcha Shabbat with Guest Rabbi Mark Shapiro
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT 06119
Our community shares in milestones and joys as we welcome guest speaker Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro. Free and open to the public.
Feb
19 2017
Jewish Genealogical Research in Ukraine
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Temple Sinai
41 West Hartford Road
Newington, CT , CT 06111
For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut, go to www.jgsct.org
Feb
19 2017
Jewish Genealogical Research in Ukraine
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Temple Sinai
41 West Hartford Road
Newington, CT , CT 06111
For more information about the Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut, go to www.jgsct.org
Feb
21 2017
Feb
22 2017
Greater Hartford Mega Challah Bake
12:00AM
The Emanuel Synagogue
West Hartford, CT
Unite with women and girls, second grade and up, from all segments of our community, learn the secret to great tastin…
Feb
22 2017
2017 Music University: The History of Cantorial Music
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El Temple
West Hartford, CT
Cantor Joseph Ness hosts an Adult Education series on the history of cantorial music. Free and open to the public.
Feb
22 2017
Federation Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Services Building
West Hartford, CT
Federation Board Meeting
Feb
23 2017
Preschool Pals Training
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Attend Children's Reading Partners' Preschool Pals training to become a reading mentor at Bloomfield Early Learning C…
Feb
24 2017
Feb
25 2017
Mindfulness and Meditation Shabbat
12:00AM
Beth David Synagogue
West Hartford, CT
A Shabbat with Rabbi Barry Dolinger from Providence, RI. Prayers, meals and study.
Feb
25 2017
Feb
25 2017
PJ Havdalah party
4:30PM - 5:30PM
fvjc
55 bushy hill rd
simsbury, CT 06070
Wear your PJ’s and join us for a cozy Havdalah gathering Ages birth to 6 years old A story, a craft, a snack,…
Feb
26 2017
Social Media & Online Safety: What's Hot and How to Keep Kids Safe Online
10:00AM - 11:30AM
fvjc
55 bushy hill rd
simsbury,
Social Media & Online Safety: What's Hot and How to Keep Kids Safe Online
Feb 26th 10:00 am
-The latest in social med…
Feb
26 2017
CT Voices of Hope's Second Generation Speak Up Showcase
2:00PM - 4:30PM
Mandell Jewish Community Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Voices of Hope and Speak Up Storytelling invite you to our Second Generation Speak Up storytelling showcase.
Feb
27 2017
American Jews and Israel in the Age of Trump
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford
26 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
Hear a presentation from Professor Avinoam Patt and Professor Jeremy Pressman. This talk is free and open to the public.
Feb
28 2017
Feb
28 2017
Meet WHCTV and Shalom Hartford
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT 06119
CBI West Hartford Community Television Executive Director Jennifer Evans is a seven-time Emmy award-winning producer …
Feb
28 2017
WOW! in a Box "Beyond the Cape" teacher training event
7:00PM - 8:30PM
WOW! in a Box "Beyond the Cape" teacher training event
OPEN TO ALL JEWISH EDUCATORS
Learn how to bring the WOW! "Be…