Labor 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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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 2, 2019
Sep
4 2019
Jewish Leadership Academy Advisory Board Meeting
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Community Services Building - Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave
Suite c
West Hartford, CT 06117
Jewish Leadership Academy Advisory Board Meeting in the CSB Board Room
Sep
4 2019
Book Group: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Book Group at Congregation Beth Israel:
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
This is the extraordinary tal…
Sep
5 2019
JCRC Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB Board Room
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
JCRC Board Meeting
Sep
6 2019
PJ Library Family Shabbat Club
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Susan Lentini
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to the Mandell JCC's Family Room for a drop-in PJ playtime at @ 10:45am.
At 11:15 am we will gather for Shabbat …
Sep
8 2019
Back to Beth El Carnival and Community Celebration
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
This event is free and open to the public! Prospective members encouraged to join us! Please bring a can of tuna to d…
Sep
8 2019
Mini-WHTY Ice Cream Social
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Andi Fliegel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Join us for ice cream and catch up with your YEP friends! For grades pre-K through 5. Learn more here.
Sep
8 2019
Sep
8 2019
Red Letter: ALEPH Jewish Learning Initiative
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Mandell JCC Innovation Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Prof. Deborah Dash Moore
AT HOME IN AMERICA? FROM 20TH CENTURY CITY TO 21ST CENTURY SUBURB
Sunday, September 8, 2019
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Sep
9 2019
Sep
9 2019
WOW! In a Box Community Teachers' Training Session
7:00PM - 8:30PM
ALL JEWISH EDUCATORS WELCOME!!
Contact Jennifer to register.
jschwartzman@jewishhartford.org
Sep
10 2019
Sep
10 2019
Sep
10 2019
Sep
11 2019
Opening Our Hearts for the New Year
10:30AM - 11:30AM
The Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Opening Our Hearts for the New Year
Wednesdays, September 11, 18 & 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mandell JCC
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Sep
11 2019
Oct
10 2019
"Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory" Art Exhibition
5:30PM - 5:00PM
Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford , CT 06106
“Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory”
An exhibition of fiber art by Laurie Wohl
at Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21…
Sep
11 2019
RED LETTER: Jewish Community Foundation Donor Reception
6:00PM - 9:00PM
RED LETTER: Jewish Community Foundation Donor Reception
Sep
12 2019
Breakfast: "Leading with a Purpose: Searching for Civic Spirit"
7:30AM - 9:45AM
Infinity Hall Hartford
32 Front Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Leading with a Purpose: Searching for Civic Spirit
with Lee Bolman, Ph.D., author of Leading with Soul: An Uncommon J…
Sep
12 2019
RED LETTER: Trailblazer: CT Jewish Women Making History
12:30PM - 2:00PM
Chase Family Gallery of the Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Trailblazer: Connecticut Jewish Women Making History
A Women’s Luncheon with Judith Rosenbaum, Ph.D.
The Jewish Hi…
Sep
12 2019
Children's Reading Partners Training
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Kol Haverim
1079 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
This training is for new volunteers who to participate in reading mentoring during the school year.
Sep
12 2019
March of the Living Program
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Come learn about our 2020 March of the Living Adult trip and hear from Eli Rubenstein, founder March of the Living.
Sep
12 2019
Sep
13 2019
Grandparent's Circle
10:00AM - 11:30PM
Mandell JCC
Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Av
West Hartford, CT 06117
GRANDPARENT’S CIRCLE
Fridays, September 13, 20; Oct 4, 11, 18; 10:00-11:30am
Mandell JCC Zachs Campus 335 Bloomfield Av…
Sep
13 2019
PJ Library Family Shabbat Club
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Susan Lentini
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to the Mandell JCC's Family Room for a drop-in PJ playtime at @ 10:45am.
At 11:15 am we will gather for Shabbat …
Sep
13 2019
Shabbat Under the Stars
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Enjoy a Shabbat Under the Stars at Beth El Temple! Join us for a BBQ dinner and outdoor family service. RSVP by Septe…
Sep
15 2019
JHSGH and Mandell JCC Slow Roll Bike Tour
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Check-in/Orientation, 9:00 am Community Services Building, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford
Bike Tour 9:30 t…
Sep
15 2019
Fun on the Farm
10:00AM - 11:00AM
4-H Education Center at Auerfarm
158 Auer Farm Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
As we get ready for Rosh Hashanah, meet at the 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm to see the animals, enjoy a hayride t…
Sep
15 2019
Friends of Yiddish
10:30AM - 12:30PM
The Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Friends of Yiddish – Sunday, September 15 @ 10:30 a.m. at the Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford – f…
Sep
15 2019
RED LETTER: Emanuel Synagogue Centennial Party
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Lisa Lenkiewicz
Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
Emanuel Synagogue Centennial Party
Sep
16 2019
Presidents' Circle
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Community Services Building - Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave
Suite c
West Hartford, CT 06117
PRESIDENTS' CIRCLE PROGRAM AND DISCUSSION
GRACE UNDER PRESSURE
Handling Unexpected Questions and Concerns
with Deb…
Sep
16 2019
Exhibit Opening and Lecture: Avinoam Patt
7:00PM - 9:00PM
University of Hartford
Museum of Jewish Civilization
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Avinoam Patt will discuss "The Joint Distribution Committee: A Century of Humanitarianism + A Legacy of Service: The …
Sep
17 2019
How Will We Retire if We Have to Keep Supporting our Adult Kids?
6:00PM - 8:00PM
as yet undetermined
So many parents are now unable to provide for their own retirement due to the cost of supporting an adult child or…
Sep
17 2019
Children's Reading Partner's - Elementary Express Training
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Mandell JCC Innovation Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
This training is for new volunteers who wish to participate in reading mentoring during the school year.
Sep
18 2019
Luncheon & Concert with New Cantor Stephanie Kupfer
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Beth El Temple Chai Society invites the community to a luncheon and concert. Congregation Beth Israel's Cantor Stepha…
Sep
18 2019
Children's Reading Partners Training
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
This training is for new volunteers who wish to participate in reading mentoring during the school year.
Sep
18 2019
It Rocks to Be Kind!
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Jonathan's Dream Playground
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday September 18th @ 3:30-5:00 pm
At this “kid friendly” family event at Jonathan's Dream you will meet Meg…
Sep
18 2019
JFGH Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
Federation Board Meeting
Sep
19 2019
Jewish Community Foundation Board Meeting
4:30PM - 6:30PM
333 Bloomfield Avenue
Suite D
West Hartford, CT 06117
Jewish Community Foundation Board Meeting
Sep
19 2019
Sep
20 2019
Simcha Shabbat Service with Lee Gordon
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Bridging the Divide: Building Peace, Coexistence and Partnership between Jewish and Arab Citizens of Israel
Lee Gord…
Sep
20 2019
PJ Library Family Shabbat Club
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Susan Lentini
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to the Mandell JCC's Family Room for a drop-in PJ playtime at @ 10:45am.
At 11:15 am we will gather for Shabbat …
Sep
20 2019
Round Challah for the New Year
12:45PM - 1:30PM
Susan Lentini
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
CHALLAH FOR THE NEW YEAR
Friday September 20th @ 12:45 pm or 4:30 pm
Mandell JCC
Have you ever braided a round challa…
Sep
20 2019
The Tribe: Shabbat Cook & Dine
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Join us for a pressure-free Shabbat dinner. We'll cook together and unwind from the long week. RSVP to skupfer@cbict.…
Sep
21 2019
Micro-WHTY PJ Library Tot Shabbat
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Elizabeth Park
Asylum and Prospect Avenues
West Hartford, CT 06119
Children under 3 and their parents are invited to join Rabbi Andi Fliegel and toddler Matan for fun and games.
Sep
22 2019
Mini Minyan at FVJC
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom
55 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
Join this family friendly program as we welcome Shabbat with the youngest among us!
Geared toward children ages birth…
Sep
22 2019
Preparing for the High Holy Days
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Come learn and prepare yourself for the Yamim Noraim – the High Holy Days - as we study together what our teachers …
Sep
22 2019
Yizkor Service
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Mandell JCC Board Room
Yizkor service for the Six Million. The service will take place indoors, followed by visits to the outdoor memorial (…
Sep
22 2019
RED LETTER: Beth El Temple Men's Club Distinguished Service Award Banquet
5:00PM - 8:15PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Beth El Temple Men's Club proudly invites the entire community to the Distinguished Service Award Banquet. Join us as…
Sep
22 2019
BSBI Night of Comedy
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth Sholom B'nai Israel
400 Middle Turnpike East
Manchester, CT 06040
Beth Sholom B’nai Israel, 400 Middle Tnpk. E., Manchester is pleased to present an exciting evening of comedy Sunda…
Sep
23 2019
"A Borrowed Identity"
7:00PM - 9:00PM
University of Hartford
Maurice Greenberg Center
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Harford,, CT 06117
Israel film screening and discussion: "A Borrowed Identity" with Yifat Avner
Sep
24 2019
RED LETTER: HINENI with Dr. Ruth Westheimer
5:00PM - 9:00PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
HINENI: Living Joyously in Uncertain Times
An Evening of Voices and Visions
With Dr. Ruth Westheimer
And special gues…
Sep
24 2019
Beth David Synagogue Board Meeting
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Board Meeting
Sep
25 2019
ADL Regional Board Mtg & Community Briefing
6:00PM - 9:00PM
44 Imperial Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
ADL Regional Board meeting, followed by a community briefing.
Sep
25 2019
Challah for Hunger
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Young adults of all abilities from Friendship Circle and Chabad UHA will shape and season the
world’s most deliciou…
Sep
26 2019
Jewish Family Services Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
JFS meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Meeting to be held in the Community Services Building large conference room.
Sep
27 2019
PJ Library Family Shabbat Club
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Susan Lentini
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to the Mandell JCC's Family Room for a drop-in PJ playtime at @ 10:45am.
At 11:15 am we will gather for Shabbat …
Sep
29 2019
Community Rosh Hashanah Service
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom
55 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
Community Rosh Hashanah service. Family Friendly, open to all, no tickets needed.
Sep
30 2019
Family Rosh Hashanah Service - All are welcome!
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom
55 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
Join us for this family friendly Rosh Hashanah service! All are welcome, no tickets needed.
Come join us in song and…