Veterans 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.
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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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Nov 11, 2018
Nov 12, 2018
Veterans Day (Observed)
Nov 22, 2018
Thanksgiving Day
Nov 27, 2018
Giving Tuesday
Oct
30 2018
Nov
13 2018
TBH Tour of Israel in "Twenty Chai"
10:00PM - 5:15AM
Temple Beth Hillel
20 Baker Lane
South Windsor, CT 06074
Temple Beth Hillel heads to Israel. Designed for first timers as well as those who have visited Israel previously,…
Nov
1 2018
Embracing Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El
2626 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Whether you want to reboot your Judaism, satisfy your intellectual curiosity or consider Judaism as a new faith, you…
Nov
1 2018
Red Letter: The Enduring Art of Elbert Weinberg Book Launch
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Elbert Weinberg, a supremely gifted sculptor, was widely regarded as one of the most promising young artists of the 1…
Nov
2 2018
A Shabbat with Rachel Sharansky
4:00PM - 11:59PM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Rachel Sharansky Danziger is the daughter of Natan Sharansky. Rachel currently lives with her family in Boston. She…
Nov
3 2018
Kol Haverim Trivia Night & Fundraiser
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Kol Haverim
1079 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Join Congregation Kol Haverim in Glastonbury for our first annual trivia night and fundraiser!
We'll have 5 rounds o…
Nov
4 2018
Craft and Vendor Fair
9:00AM - 1:00PM
FVJC
55 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
Craft fair featuring vendors
Nov
4 2018
Men's Club Kickoff Breakfast with Art Shamsky
9:15AM - 11:15AM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Please join us for the Men’s Club kickoff breakfast featuring Art Shamsky who was a professional baseball player fo…
Nov
4 2018
“They said WHAT?” Creating Poetic Midrash
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
“They said WHAT?” Creating Poetic Midrash - Sunday, November 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at B’nai Tikvoh-Sh…
Nov
4 2018
Red Letter: The Emanuel Players - Staged Reading of Ben Engel's Newest Play
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
The Emanuel Players return to the stage with a staged reading of Ben Engel's newest play for the entire community. Re…
Nov
5 2018
Launch of JLI - Wrestling with G-d Series
7:30AM - 9:30AM
chabad house
2352 albany ave
w hartford, CT 06117
Where is the evidence for G-d? Is Jewish practice primitive? Are science and religion in conflict? Wrestling
with Fai…
Nov
5 2018
JHER Project - Adult Ed Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Hartford - European Roots Adult Ed miniseries - rediscovering Jewish life in Eastern Europe with Professor Sam…
Nov
6 2018
Read Hebrew America
7:00AM - 8:00AM
fvjc
55 bushy hill rd
simsbury, CT
WANT TO LEARN HEBREW?
Join Congregations across America as they learn to read Hebrew
Tuesdays:
Nov 6th, 13th, 20th,…
Nov
6 2018
Music University with Cantor Joseph Ness
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
On Tuesday evening, join us for minyan and music. Cantor Ness will deliver an evocative, educational and inspirationa…
Nov
7 2018
Antisemitism in Contemporary America
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Thomas J. Dodd Research Center Konover Auditorium
University of Connecticut
405 Babbidge Rd.
Storrs, CT 06269
In remembrance of Kristallnacht, Professor Tom W. Smith will present "Antisemitism in Contemporary America."
Antisem…
Nov
7 2018
Hebrew Senior Care Board Meeting
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Hebrew Senior Care
1 Abrahms Boulevard
West Hartford, CT 06117
Hebrew Senior Care Board Meeting at Hebrew Senior Care
Nov
7 2018
Hebrew Center Bereavement Support Group
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Hebrew Center for Health and Rehabilitation
1 Abrahms Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
Bereavement Support Group
Finding Comfort in Our Time of Loss
Coping with a loss of a loved one has no set time frame…
Nov
7 2018
HHNE Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
HHNE
300 Bloomfield Avenue
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
HHNE Board Meeting
Nov
7 2018
Singer Jewish Humor Event
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Gilman Theater
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford,, CT 06117
Lilliam Margulies Singer Jewish Humor lecture with Benji Lovitt at the JCC. For TIcket information, please contact…
Nov
7 2018
Essays for the Ear: Recording Jewish Memories
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Essays for the Ear: Recording Jewish Memories – Tema Silk, Commentary Editor for WFCR, New England Public Radio, wi…
Nov
8 2018
Spill the Tea: Managing Holiday Stress
10:30AM - 12:00PM
59 Old Oak Road
West Hartford, CT 06117
"Spill the Tea" Women's Discussion on Managing Stress around the Holidays
The winter holidays are a stressful time f…
Nov
8 2018
"Faces of Afula" Israel Lunch & Learn
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Community Services Building Board Room
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
"Faces of Afula" lunch and learn with residents of Afula-Gilboa, Greater Hartford's sister region in Israel.
Present…
Nov
8 2018
Children's Reading Partners Fall Kickoff
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06110
Please join us for Children’s Reading Partners’ Fall 2018 Kickoff
with Guest Speaker Tish Rabe, Bestselling Chil…
Nov
8 2018
Emanuel Sisterhood membership dinner
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
Emanuel Synagogue Sisterhood will have their annual paid-up membership dinner in Silverman Auditorium. This year we w…
Nov
8 2018
Embracing Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El
2626 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Whether you want to reboot your Judaism, satisfy your intellectual curiosity or consider Judaism as a new faith, you…
Nov
8 2018
JHSGH board meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Historical Society
333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite B
West Hartford, CT 06117
Meeting of the board of directors of the JHSGH.
Nov
8 2018
JTConnect Board Meeting
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Community Service Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
JTConnect Board Meeting
Nov
8 2018
Schechter Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Solomon Schechter Day School
26 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
Meeting of the Schechter Board of Trustees
Nov
11 2018
S'mores & Tours: Camp Laurelwood Open House
1:00AM - 3:00AM
jennifer gelband
463 Summer Hill Rd
Madison, CT 06443
Meet with friendly staff, see our newly renovated campus, and enjoy an afternoon at camp during our S'mores & Tours…
Nov
11 2018
1st annual conference for Holocaust Survivors and their families
Nov
11 2018
ADL VOICES: A Show of Unity
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Klein Memorial Auditorium
910 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Here in Connecticut, the Anti-Defamation League guides communities and partners with law enforcement in responding…
Nov
11 2018
Margot Jeramais Kristallnacht Commemoration Lecture
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Young Israel of West Hartford
2240 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
The Young Israel of West Hartford is proud to announce the inaugural lecture of the Annual Margot Jeremias…
Nov
12 2018
Launch of JLI - Wrestling with G-d Series
7:30AM - 9:30AM
chabad house
2352 albany ave
w hartford, CT 06117
Where is the evidence for G-d? Is Jewish practice primitive? Are science and religion in conflict? Wrestling
with Fai…
Nov
12 2018
JFGH Leadership Briefing on Elderly
5:30PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
333 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
JFGH Leadership Briefing on Elderly
Nov
12 2018
JHER Adult Ed Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Jewish Hartford - European Roots Adult Ed miniseries - rediscovering Jewish life in Eastern Europe with Professor Sam…
Nov
13 2018
Read Hebrew America
7:00AM - 8:00AM
fvjc
55 bushy hill rd
simsbury, CT
WANT TO LEARN HEBREW?
Join Congregations across America as they learn to read Hebrew
Tuesdays:
Nov 6th, 13th, 20th,…
Nov
13 2018
Red Letter: JFS Annual Helping Our Hungry Community Event
5:30PM - 7:30PM
JFS Annual Helping Our Hungry Community Event
Nov
13 2018
Emanuel Adult Ed speaker
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Emanuel synagogue
160 Mohegan
West Hartford , 06117
Please hold these dates
Nov
14 2018
RED LETTER: How to Survive Thanksgiving Dinner: A Community Dialogue
6:00PM - 8:30PM
University of Hartford 1877 Club | Harry Jack Gray Conference Center
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
How to Survive Thanksgiving Dinner: A Civil Discourse Community Workshop
Wednesday, November 14 | 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Un…
Nov
14 2018
JFS Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB Board Room
333 Bloomfield Avenue, Board Room
West Hartford, CT 06117
Board of Directors meeting
Nov
14 2018
Music University with Cantor Joseph Ness
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
On Tuesday evening, join us for minyan and music. Cantor Ness will deliver an evocative, educational and inspirationa…
Nov
15 2018
Emanuel Adult Ed speaker
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Emanuel synagogue
160 Mohegan
West Hartford , 06117
Please hold these dates
Nov
15 2018
Embracing Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El
2626 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Whether you want to reboot your Judaism, satisfy your intellectual curiosity or consider Judaism as a new faith, you…
Nov
16 2018
Family Shabbat Dinner - with Elie Estrin - The Baby who Wouldn't Die
5:30PM - 9:30PM
Chababad House
2352 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Family Shabbat Dinner - with Elie Estrin - The Baby who Wouldn't Die
Chabad House - 2352 Albany Avenue WH
Nov
17 2018
Extraordinary Passages: The Journey of Our Names Shabbat Lunch & Learn
11:30AM - 1:30PM
B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Extraordinary Passages: The Journey of Our Names Shabbat Lunch & Learn – Saturday, November 17 following 9:30 a.m. …
Nov
17 2018
Astronomy Night All are Welcome!
6:30PM - 8:30PM
The Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy
53 Gabb Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Science crafts and activities for all attendees.
Nov
18 2018
CLI Workshop "Leadership Skills Development"
12:00AM
TBD
CLI is an intensive, 12-month program for rising Jewish leaders. Participants are nominated by their synagogue or age…
Nov
18 2018
14th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Fair
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Congregation Kol Haverim
1079 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Join us for our 14th annual event! Food, crafts, local vendors and artisans. Come do your holiday shopping and bea…
Nov
18 2018
Rhythms of the Heart: A Drumming Workshop
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Rhythms of the Heart: A Drumming Workshop on Sunday, November 18 @ 10:30 a.m. at B’nai Tikvoh-Sholom, 180 Still Roa…
Nov
18 2018
JTCares: Pumpkin Pie Bake
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Join other Jewish teens as we bake 100 pumpkin pies for Hands on Hartford's Thanksgiving dinner baskets!
Open to ALL…
Nov
18 2018
Jewish Camp Fair
11:30AM - 1:30PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come learn about the different summer camp options for your children and teens at The Emanuel Synagogue. More than 12…
Nov
18 2018
The Small Russian-Jewish Immigrant Community of Chesterfield, Connecticut
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Temple Sinai
41
N, CT 0
Learn about the Jewish Farmers of eastern Connecticut.
Nov
18 2018
Martin Fletcher - Jewish Book Festival Event
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Mandell JCC
Mandell JCC Jewish Book Festival - Martin Fletcher and his novel The Promised Land
Nov
18 2018
Menorahs and Martinis
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Design your own granite menorah and get in touch with your INNER FIRE as we explore relevance of Chanukah and the pow…
Nov
19 2018
Launch of JLI - Wrestling with G-d Series
7:30AM - 9:30AM
chabad house
2352 albany ave
w hartford, CT 06117
Where is the evidence for G-d? Is Jewish practice primitive? Are science and religion in conflict? Wrestling
with Fai…
Nov
20 2018
Read Hebrew America
7:00AM - 8:00AM
fvjc
55 bushy hill rd
simsbury, CT
WANT TO LEARN HEBREW?
Join Congregations across America as they learn to read Hebrew
Tuesdays:
Nov 6th, 13th, 20th,…
Nov
22 2018
Embracing Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El
2626 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Whether you want to reboot your Judaism, satisfy your intellectual curiosity or consider Judaism as a new faith, you…
Nov
26 2018
Launch of JLI - Wrestling with G-d Series
7:30AM - 9:30AM
chabad house
2352 albany ave
w hartford, CT 06117
Where is the evidence for G-d? Is Jewish practice primitive? Are science and religion in conflict? Wrestling
with Fai…
Nov
26 2018
JHER Project - Adult Ed Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CT
Jewish Hartford - European Roots Adult Ed miniseries - rediscovering Jewish life in Eastern Europe with Professor Sam…
Nov
27 2018
Read Hebrew America
7:00AM - 8:00AM
fvjc
55 bushy hill rd
simsbury, CT
WANT TO LEARN HEBREW?
Join Congregations across America as they learn to read Hebrew
Tuesdays:
Nov 6th, 13th, 20th,…
Nov
27 2018
The Weight of Ink - Book Talk with Rachel Kadish
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Historical Society
333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite B
West Hartford, CT 06117
A book talk by author Rachel Kadish co-sponsored by the Brandeis National Committee, The Emanuel Synagogue Adult Educ…
Nov
28 2018
Hebrew Center Bereavement Support Group
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Hebrew Center for Health and Rehabilitation
1 Abrahms Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
Bereavement Support Group
Finding Comfort in Our Time of Loss
Coping with a loss of a loved one has no set time frame…
Nov
28 2018
Nov
28 2018
JFGH Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB Board Room
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT
Federation Board Meeting
Nov
29 2018
Nov
29 2018
Embracing Judaism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El
2626 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Whether you want to reboot your Judaism, satisfy your intellectual curiosity or consider Judaism as a new faith, you…