Erev Purim
Community Calendar
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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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Mar 13, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
Purim
Mar
2 2025
RED LETTER: Schechter's Ner Tamid
2:00PM - 8:00PM
TBD
Ner Tamid is a community-wide gathering in celebration of Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford and the gr…
Mar
5 2025
HJFF Weekday Matinee: Yiddishland
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Mandell JCC - Innovation Center
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join the Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival for our annual weekday matinee screening. This year's film wil…
Mar
5 2025
Assimilation in the 21st Century "Live" Podcast
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TBD
Federation event open to the community
Mar
5 2025
Presidents' Circle
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite C
West Hartford, CT 06117
The Presidents' Circle creates a unique opportunity for Jewish institutional presidents and board chairs to learn tog…
Mar
6 2025
Resin and Relaxation
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Channel your inner Queen Esther at this ladies Night Out! It will be all about Esther’s legacy, relaxation and crea…
Mar
7 2025
Shabbat Service and Potluck
5:30AM - 8:30AM
GSJC
37 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
We will welcome our newest members with a warm meal and warm smiles.
Mar
7 2025
Shabbat Shebang! With the ECC
3:00PM - 3:30PM
New England Jewish Academy
300 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join NEJA for Shabbat Shebang! Parents bring your children ages 4 and under for some fun music, shabbat songs and prayers.
Mar
9 2025
CBI's Purim Shpiel & Carnival
10:30AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Megillah & Shpiel
In Person & Virtual
Join us for the story of Esther and the victory of the Jews over their enemy, b…
Mar
9 2025
RED LETTER: Community-wide Purim Celebration
12:00PM - 2:00PM
The Greater Hartford Jewish community will come together for an amazing Purim celebration. Featuring booths, games, f…
Mar
9 2025
HJFF Closing film: Nathan-ism
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Wadsworth Atheneum
600 Main St
Hartford, CT 06103
The Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival, in collaboration with the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, presen…
Mar
9 2025
The Book of Esther - Adult Education
2:00PM - 3:30PM
GSJC
37 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
Adult Education in preparation for Purim.
Mar
11 2025
Mar
12 2025
Community Leadership Initiative
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite C
West Hartford, CT 06117
The Community Leadership Initiative (CLI) is a 10-month program designed for senior level lay leaders from Greater Ha…
Mar
12 2025
Mar
18 2025
Mar
12 2025
Jewish Book Festival Susan and David Schwartz_ The Joy of Costco
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Jewish Book Festival: The Joy of Costco by David and Susan Schwartz. This married Jewish couple are one of Costco’s…
Mar
12 2025
Jewish Historical Society Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Board meeting of the Jewish Historical Society
Mar
14 2025
Brunch n' Munch Purim Seudah!
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Purim is coming soon! After listening to the megillah in the morning, join Max and Marisa Beede at their home for an …
Mar
14 2025
Shabbat Shebang! With the ECC
3:00PM - 3:30PM
New England Jewish Academy
300 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join NEJA for Shabbat Shebang! Parents bring your children ages 4 and under for some fun music, shabbat songs and prayers.
Mar
15 2025
Purim Tot Shabbat
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Come dressed as your favorite Purim character! We’ll tell the Purim story and enjoy hamantaschen at the end. Childr…
Mar
15 2025
Lunch & Learn: Founder of Jewish Sacred Aging
12:15PM - 1:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
We invite you to join usfor a conversation and lunch that will examine important issues such as Ethical Wills, the "S…
Mar
16 2025
CBI's Brotherhood Breakfast with Uri Feinberg
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Join us for a French Toast breakfast and hear from one of Rabbi Pincus’ favorite teachers. An experienced teacher a…
Mar
16 2025
Schechter Parent Purim Celebration
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Schechter Day School
73 Sycamore Road
West Hartford, CT 06117
Purim in Jersalem - a Schechter Parent Celebration
Mar
19 2025
JFS Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Community Services Building
333 BLOOMFIELD AVE STE A
West Hartford, CT 06117
Regular meeting of the JFS Board of Directors
Mar
20 2025
Schechter Monthly Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Solomon Schechter Day School
26 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06117
8th Schechter Monthly Board Meeting
Mar
20 2025
CBI's Adult Ed: Israel & Jews in America
8:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
This is a virtual only program and registration is required at cbict.org. “Israel and Jews in America – The Histo…
Mar
21 2025
Shabbat Shebang! With the ECC
3:00PM - 3:30PM
New England Jewish Academy
300 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join NEJA for Shabbat Shebang! Parents bring your children ages 4 and under for some fun music, shabbat songs and prayers.
Mar
21 2025
Organ Concert with Mary Pan
6:30PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Join us for a half-hour organ concert featuring Beth Israel’s magnificent Austin pipe organ and guest organist Mary…
Mar
22 2025
TRIVIA NIGHT! - fundraiser for Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation
6:30AM - 9:00PM
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation
37 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
A great night of fun. All are invited. If you love trivia OR just a fun night out, this event is for you.
Mar
23 2025
A Taste of JT Connect at the Mandell JCC
9:30AM - 11:30AM
A Taste of JT Connect for all 7th graders from area synagogues on March 23 from 9:30-11:30am at the Mandell JCC.
Mar
23 2025
HJFF: Wanted: Roni Kalderon
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join the Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival for a screening of ""Wanted: Roni Kalderon." (Rescheduled from…
Mar
23 2025
HJFF: Monkey House
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join the Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival for a screening of "Monkey House," the latest film by revered …
Mar
25 2025
Musical Entertainment with Jeff Weiselberg
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Local jazz pianist and vocalist Jeff Weiselberg returns for an hour of musical enjoyment. He will perform a wide vari…
Mar
26 2025
Debt Management & Credit Repair Seminar
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Mandell JCC - Innovation Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join the Jewish Free Loan Fund of Greater Hartford and Jewish Family Services as they present a Debt Management and…
Mar
26 2025
Educational Lecture Virtual - Scholars Circle
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Live on Zoom
Nearly 3,000 people have engaged with Scholars Circle since 10/7 across 30+ lectures on antisemitism and Israel.
Mar
26 2025
Mandell JCC - Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Sandy Goldstein
335 Bloomfield Avenue
Innovation Center
West Hartford, CT 06117
Mandell JCC - Board Meeting
Mar
27 2025
RED LETTER: Women's Seder
5:30PM - 9:00PM
Emmanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Dr,
West Hartford, CT 06117
This innovative and inspirational women’s seder promises an evening of storytelling filled with food, laughs, wine,…
Mar
27 2025
Wine and Cheese Social - ages 21 to 39 - in Simsbury, CT
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Event Highlights: 1) Sip and savor a curated selection of Kosher wines, artisanal cheeses, fresh fruits, and…
Mar
27 2025
The Chief Rabbi's Funeral, with Scott D. Seligman
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Zoom
Format: Zoom
Admission: Free
Registration link: https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/events/upcoming-public-programs/ch…
Mar
27 2025
CBI's Adult Ed with Dr. Eric Mandel, MEPIN
8:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
This program is virtual only and registration is required at cbict.org. Dr. Mandel will be in conversation with Rabbi…
Mar
28 2025
Shabbat Shebang! With the ECC
3:00PM - 3:30PM
New England Jewish Academy
300 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join NEJA for Shabbat Shebang! Parents bring your children ages 4 and under for some fun music, shabbat songs and prayers.
Mar
30 2025
Security Training with Secure Community Network
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Registration is required at cbict.org. The objective of this course is to introduce you to a basic understanding of S…
Mar
30 2025
Mar
30 2025