Memorial Day
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
14
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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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May 28, 2018
May
1 2018
May
1 2018
Shir Ba'Emek Concert
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Shir Ba'Emek (Song in the Valley) is the internationally acclaimed, award-winning singing ensemble from our partnersh…
May
1 2018
Launch on New JLI Series - WHAT IS? - Rethinking Everything We Know
7:20PM - 9:20PM
chabad house
2352 albany avenue
west hartford, CT 06117
Rethinking Everything We Know about Our Universe
A NEW SIX-SESSION COURSE FROM THE ROHR JEWISH LEARNING INSTITUTE
Wha…
May
2 2018
Wallant Award Ceremony
Mandell Jewish Community Center
Innovation Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford,, CT 06117
Edward Lewis Wallant Award for American Jewish Literature
May
2 2018
Hebrew Senior Care Board Meeting
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Hebrew Senior Care
1 Abrahms Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
Hebrew Senior Care Board Meeting at Hebrew Senior Care
May
2 2018
May
3 2018
JFACT: Jewish Heritage Celebration
11:00AM - 1:00PM
State Capitol
210 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06117
To celebrate Jewish Heritage Awareness Month, JFACT will help commemorate the 175th anniversary of the resolution dat…
May
3 2018
Film Festival screening
5:30PM - 9:00PM
Cinestudio Hartford
300 Summit Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Sneak Preview Film Festival event at Cinestudio Hartford
By Invitation Only
May
3 2018
Red Letter: Emanuel Synagogue Centennial Shabbat
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Joyce Hyde
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
Shabbat service and oneg
May
3 2018
Red Letter: Emanuel Synagogue Centennial Shabbat
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Joyce Hyde
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
Shabbat service and oneg
May
3 2018
May
3 2018
Tell Me Another
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Tell Me Another Introduction to Personal Storytelling with Terry Wolfisch Cole Thursday, 5/3/18 @ 7:30 p.m. at the Ma…
May
6 2018
Meaningful Conversations in Turbulent Times - Part 2
9:00AM - 4:00PM
CT
Meaningful Conversations in Turbulent Times: Facilitating Dialogue Across Divides
A Two-Part Facilitated Workshop wit…
May
6 2018
Breakfast And Basketball Tournament at Jonathan's Dream
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Jonathan's Dream
355 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
The Beth El Temple Men’s Club invites you to join us for a breakfast buffet at Jonathan’s Dream, located behind t…
May
6 2018
JCL Chai Mitzvah Group
11:00AM - 12:00PM
West Normandy Group Home
17 west Normandy Drive
West Hartford, CT 06107
Monthly Learning sessions: This month we will talk about being thankful to those who have helped us, and discuss ways…
May
6 2018
The God
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
The God Who is Revealed in the Fire: Revisiting The Burning Bush with Professor Deena Grant, Hartford Seminary – Su…
May
6 2018
Friendship Circle Ending Celebration
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Let's honor 10 years of friendships and our awesome Jewish community who is committed to leaving no child behind!
May
6 2018
Mishegas: An Evening of Storytelling
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Ave
West Hartford, CT 06119
Jewish Teen Learning Connection is excited to present our third annual evening of Jewish storytelling. Mishegas: An E…
May
6 2018
Beth David Synagogue Fund Raising Event
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
This will be a red letter date and time. Please reserve the date and time for Beth David.
May
7 2018
Greenberg Center Award Ceremony
University of Hartford
Wilde Auditorium, Harry Jack Gray Center
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford,, 06117
May
8 2018
Mikveh Bess Israel Event
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Leslie Adler
8 Cumberland Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
We will host Allison Josephs of Jew In The City at the JCC. There will be a video presentation, a speech, and questio…
May
9 2018
The Monuments Men Story
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT, CT 06117
The Monuments Men story: Susan Fisher Sullam will speak on how her father had a leading role in one of history's gre…
May
10 2018
JTConnect Board Meeting
7:00PM - 8:00PM
The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, conference Room 203
JTConnect Board Meeting
May
10 2018
Improv Israeli-Style
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Improv Israeli-Style with Tali Bass, JCC Israeli Emissary Thursday, May 10 & 17 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Mandell JCC, 335 B…
May
11 2018
Schechter "Shabbat Share" Dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford
26 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
Schechter families gather together to share a Shabbat meal. This event will be held at Solomon Schechter.
May
14 2018
RED LETTER: 17th Annual Vision Awards Gala
5:30PM - 10:00PM
Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Housed in Connecticut’s first synagogue, Charter Oak Cultural Center provides completely free out-of-school time yo…
May
15 2018
May
15 2018
Sisterhood Torah Fund Dinner
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
This will be our annual Torah Fund dinner honoring a Chaye Olam honoree and donor members.
May
15 2018
Common Ground, Holy Ground - The Sequel
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Leaders from the Jewish, Catholic and Muslim communities talk about compassion and interfaith dialogue.
May
15 2018
May
15 2018
The Mandell JCC Parenting Series - Are You a Web Wise Parent?
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Scott Driscoll, retired police officer and an expert on internet risks, will speak to parents and educators on how to…
May
16 2018
May
16 2018
Beth El Temple’s Music University with Cantor Ness: The Israeli Experience
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to class with Beth El Temple's Cantor Joseph Ness! As we approach our June 3 Micha Biton concert, join us for a …
May
17 2018
May
17 2018
Improv Israeli-Style
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Improv Israeli-Style with Tali Bass, JCC Israeli Emissary Thursday, May 10 & 17 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Mandell JCC, 335 B…
May
18 2018
Shabbat Potluck Picnic In The Park
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Eisenhower Park
13 Sheep Hill Drive
West Hartford, CT
All are invited to Eisenhower Park (13 Sheep Hill Drive, West Hartford) for a Shabbat Potluck Picnic! Bring a dairy/v…
May
19 2018
Torah, Heschel & Starbucks - Going Beyond the Letter of the Law
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Torah, Heschel & Starbucks - Going Beyond the Letter of the Law Saturday, May 19 @ 6:30 p.m. at B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom…
May
22 2018
Men's Lunch and Learn with Ambassador Arthur Koll
12:00PM - 1:00PM
The Hartford Club
46 Prospect St
Hartford, CT 06103
The Solomon Society of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
Cordially Invites You to a Men’s Lunch and Learn
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May
22 2018
Red Letter: A New Wave of Jewish Cuisine Inspired by the Old World Kitchen
5:00PM - 8:30PM
TBA
talk about the origins of Jewish European foods and how they are making their way into our contemporary cuisine…
May
22 2018
Encore of "Rock in the Red Zone" Film at Beth El Temple- with Micha Biton
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Ave.
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
Beth El Temple invites you to join us for an encore presentation of "Rock in the Red Zone" to introduce you to Micha …
May
22 2018
Visiting Author at FVJC
7:00PM - 9:00PM
FVJC
55 Bushy Hill rd
Simsbury, CT 06070
Michele K. Troy, an English professor at the University of Hartford, will speak about her book, Strange Bird: The Alb…
May
22 2018
Mussar Yoga
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Mussar Yoga with Terry Wolfisch Cole at B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom, 180 Still Road, Bloomfield - Spring Semester Class on …
May
23 2018
Special Needs Lunch and Learn with Jeanette Koll
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT
Please Join Us for a Lunch & Learn:
“It Takes a Village: Israel’s Response to Supporting Special Needs”
with Je…
May
23 2018
Red Letter: Living With Intention
5:30PM - 8:30PM
The Mark Twain House
385 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
All women in our community are invited to join Federation at the Mark Twain House for an inspiring evening that will …
May
23 2018
Beth El Temple’s Music University with Cantor Ness: The Israeli Experience
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to class with Beth El Temple's Cantor Joseph Ness! As we approach our June 3 Micha Biton concert, join us for a …
May
23 2018
Photography as a Contemplative Practice
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Photography as a Contemplative Practice with Lisa Kassow May 23 & 30, June 6 & 13 on Wednesdays @ 7:30 p.m. at the JC…
May
24 2018
Children's Reading Partners 20th Anniversary
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor Street
Hartford, CT
Celebrate 20 years of mentoring young readers through Children's Reading Partners with a dessert reception and progra…
May
24 2018
“They said WHAT?”: Creating Poetic Midrash
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06117
“They said WHAT?”: Creating Poetic Midrash with Sara DeBeer Thursday, May 24 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Mandell JCC, 335 …
May
24 2018
"Rock in the Red Zone" Film at BSBI
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Beth Sholom B'nai Israel
400 Middle Turnpike East
Manchester, CT 06040
Beth Sholom B’nai Israel in Manchester is planning two great events celebrating Israel's 70th anniversary sponsored…
May
29 2018
PASC Subcommittee Meeting
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Community Service Building
333 Bloomfield Ave
Room 203
West Hartford , CT 06117
PASC Subcommittee Meeting
May
30 2018
JFGH Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Federation Board Meeting
May
30 2018
Red Letter: "The Story of Hebrew" Lecture at Emanuel Synagogue
7:30PM - 9:30PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan
West Hartford , CT 06117
Professor Lewis Glinert, author of “The story of Hebrew,” will speak at The Emanuel Synagogue.
May
31 2018