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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.
To download a four-year Jewish Holiday Calendar, click here.
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May
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Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with Six13 live at The Bushnell in Hartford. World renowned acapella parody group Six13, known for their videos like Bohemian Chanukah (a Queen adaptation), a Billy Joel Passover, a We...
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Sep 4, 2017
Jun
28 2017
Sep
24 2017
JHSGH EXHIBIT “FROM HAVEN TO HOME: 350 YEARS OF JEWISH LIFE IN AMERICA”
5:30PM - 6:00PM
Chase Family Gallery, Mandell Jewish Community Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
On Wednesday June 28, 2017 at 5:30pm ,the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford will host the opening of the …
Sep
1 2017
Sep
4 2017
RED LETTER: Hazon's New York Ride & Retreat
12:00AM
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
116 Johnson Rd
Falls Village, CT 06031
Ease into the weekend with a Shabbat experience that brings people together in a diverse, vibrant, and warm…
Sep
5 2017
Sep
6 2017
SULAM Open House
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Beth El Temple is excited to invite you to check out our re-envisioned educational experience! Come check out our all…
Sep
6 2017
Self Advocacy Group For Adults With Disabilities
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Ave
West Hartford , CT 06110
Come join a brand new self advocacy group for adults with disabilities from West Hartford and surrounding towns. Lear…
Sep
6 2017
JFGH Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, 06117
Federation Board Meeting
Sep
7 2017
JCRC Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Federation-Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
JCRC Board Meeting
Sep
7 2017
JTConnect Board Meeting
7:00PM - 8:00PM
The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, Conference Room 203
JTConnect Board Meeting
Sep
7 2017
Sep
9 2017
Sep
8 2017
Shabbat LIVE! Under the Stars
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Welcome Shabbat at Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue in West Hartford, with a BBQ dinner and outdoor family service.…
Sep
8 2017
Welcome Back from Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Services & Ice Cream
7:00PM - 9:30PM
Maria daCunha
232 Dale Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Welcome Back from Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Services & Ice Cream at B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom, 180 Still Road, Bloomfield o…
Sep
10 2017
Big Wheel Derby
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
This family event is a fundraiser for Alyssa's Angel Fund and supporting children with GSD with financial need.
Sep
10 2017
Friendship Circle Teen Kick Kick Off
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Chabad House of Greater Hartford
Learn the ins and outs of Friendship Circle and how to maximize your year. Along with great food, company and fun!
Ma…
Sep
10 2017
ADL Presents: "Voices - A Concert for Unity"
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Levitt Pavilion
40 Jesup Rd
Westport, CT 06880
A Concert for Unity - For over 100 years, the Anti-Defamation League has used its voice to build mutual respect among…
Sep
11 2017
RED LETTER: Voices 2018
5:00PM - 9:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Federation's largest annual women's fundraiser.
Sep
12 2017
Sep
13 2017
Lunch and Conversation with Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman
11:30AM - 2:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Beth El Temple Chai Society hosts a Lunch and Conversation with Connecticut Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman. This event is open …
Sep
13 2017
JFACT Event
6:00PM - 9:00PM
CT
The Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut will be having a fundraiser in the Hartford area.
Sep
13 2017
Community Mishmar @ HHNE
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Beit Midrash HHNE (Hebrew High School of New England)
300 Bloomfield Avenue ,
West Hartford, CT 06117
A night of Torah learning, Jewish music, good company and good food!
Sep
14 2017
Sep
14 2017
Sep
14 2017
Sep
15 2017
Distinguished Service Award Banquet
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Men's Club of Beth El Temple (2626 Albany Ave, West Hartford) invites you to its Distinguished Service Award (DSA) Ba…
Sep
14 2017
Children's Reading Partners Training
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Kol Haverim
1079 Hebron Ave
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Each year, more than 1 in 3 American children starts kindergarten without the language skills they need to learn to r…
Sep
15 2017
Sep
16 2017
Shabbaton Weekend - Dr. Benjamin Sommer - Scholar in Residence
6:00PM - 11:00PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan
West Hartford , CT 06117
Shabbaton weekend with Friday Shabbat dinner and lecture, shabbat morning lecture and preshelichot lecture by Dr Ben…
Sep
16 2017
Harvest Festival
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Elmwood Plaza
175 Newington Rd
West Hartford, CT 06110
The Elmwood Plaza is hosting a Free Harvest Festival in the center on Saturday, September 16th from 11am to 2pm.
The…
Sep
16 2017
Schechter Parent Association Party
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Home of Karen and Alan Tuvin
Back to school gathering for Schechter parents
Sep
17 2017
Rabbi Howard Rosenbaum holds Adult Ed Classes at Temple Beth Hillel
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Beth Hillel
20 Baker Lane
South Windsor, CT 06074
Study the book of Jonah with Rabbi Rosenbaum
Sep
17 2017
Stories Are In The Details
1:30PM - 4:30PM
Temple Sinai
41 West Hartford Rd
Newington, CT 06111
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut presents Ava “Sherlock” Cohn on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 1:30…
Sep
17 2017
Film: Screenagers - Growing Up in the Digital Age
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Mandell JCC
JFS & JCC Present the Film "Screenagers" ~ Growing Up in the Digital Age
A free screening and panel discussion
Ar…
Sep
17 2017
Sep
18 2017
JCF Ethical Will Event - Part 2
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TBD
Jewish Community Foundation Ethical Will program. Details to follow.
Sep
18 2017
Children's Reading Partners - Reading Mentor Training
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Ave, Suite C
West Hartford, CT 06117
Each year, more than 1 in 3 American children starts kindergarten without the language skills they need to learn to r…
Sep
18 2017
Red Letter: MODI Live! at the Mandell JCC
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartord, CT 06117
Israeli comedian Modi Rosenfeld live in the Gilman Theater - Tickets $10
Sep
18 2017
Sep
19 2017
JHSGH Board Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite B
West Hartford, CT 06117
Meeting of the board of directors of the Jewish Historical Society. Light buffet dinner served.
Sep
19 2017
JTConnect presents: Writing the Jewish Experience.
7:00PM - 8:30PM
TBD
CT
Thinking about college applications? Have you had a powerful Jewish experience and want to write about it? Join us fo…
Sep
20 2017
ROSH HASHANAH COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
22 Iron Horse Blvd
Simsbury, CT 06070
EVENING OF ROSH HASHANAH COMMUNITY WORSHIP SERVICE
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
Wednesday, Sept 20th
5:00-6:00pm
Simsbury Me…
Sep
24 2017
Visiting Day for Federation-Run Jewish Cemeteries
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Jewish Federation Announces Visiting Hours for Federation-run Cemeteries
High Holiday visiting hours for Federat…
Sep
24 2017
Rabbi Howard Rosenbaum holds Adult Ed Classes at Temple Beth Hillel
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Beth Hillel
20 Baker Lane
South Windsor, CT 06074
Study the book of Jonah with Rabbi Rosenbaum
Sep
25 2017
Friendship Circle Teen Kick Off
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Chabad House of Greater Hartford
West Hartford, CT
Make new friends - and make miracles happen! Friendship Circle connects children, teens and young adults, with and wi…
Sep
26 2017
RED LETTER: ADL Community Briefing with Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO
7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
Speaker: Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO
Topic: Charlottesville: Lessons Learned and What’s Next?
Time: 7 pm-8:…
Sep
27 2017
Center for Innovative Philanthropy Training
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Community Services Building
For agency and synagogue professionals. Details TBD.
Sep
27 2017
Sep
28 2017
Red Letter: Hebrew Center Open House
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Hebrew Center for Health and Rehabilitation
1 Abrahms Boulevard
West Hartford, CT 06117
Red Letter Event: Open House
Sep
29 2017
Sep
30 2017
Yom Kippur Services
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation
37 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
Kol Nidre will begin on Friday, September 29th at 7pm. Yom Kippur observance will continue at 10 am on Saturday, Sept…