Lag BaOmer
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 5, 2026
May 15, 2026
Yom Yerushalayim
May 22 - May 23, 2026
Shavuot
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day (US)
May
1 2026
Temple Sinai Honors Jill Dulitsky
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Sinai
41 West Hartford
Newington, CT 06111
Temple Sinai is honoring Jill Dultisky for all of her work in the Greater Hartford Jewish community.
May
3 2026
TASTE OF JTCONNECT
9:00AM - 11:30AM
OPEN TO 7TH GRADERS TO LEARN ABOUT JTCONNECT BEFORE JOINING AS AN 8TH GRADER
May
3 2026
Schechter Craft Fair
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford
26 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
Local crafts people share their beautiful work! A portion of the sales benefit the Schechter Parent Association.
May
3 2026
RED LETTER DAY: Emanuel's Table
5:00PM - 9:00PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
The Emanuel Synagogue's annual fundraiser
May
4 2026
RED LETTER: Charter Oak Cultural Center - 25th Annual Vision Awards Gala
5:30PM - 10:00PM
Daniel Nischan
21 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Our Gala will be held on Monday, May 4th at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. As always, it will include delicious food…
May
4 2026
JLI: For All Humankind
7:30PM - 9:30PM
West Hartford, CT 06117
What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s…
May
5 2026
May
5 2026
Lag Baomer Family Fun Day
5:00PM - 7:00PM
chabad house
2352 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Lag Baomer Family Fun Day
Tuesday, May 5
5:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M.
Rides, Barbeque, Cotton Candy, Kid's Entertainment
May
5 2026
The Avalon Table
8:00PM
The Avalon Shul
124 Avalon Circle
Waterbury, CT 06710
All men’s social get together to explore more about our Jewish roots
May
6 2026
May
6 2026
For All Humankind
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Farmington, CT 06032
What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s…
May
7 2026
May
7 2026
Learn Archery for Lag Ba'Omer!
7:00PM - 8:00PM
CT
Join us at Hall's Arrow in Manchester to learn archery skills & meet new friends! This event is for Young Adults ages…
May
7 2026
Scholars Circle Virtual Lecture on Antizionism
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Tying It All Together: Antizionism, A Holistic Ideology, featuring Adam Louis-Klein. Free registration at…
May
8 2026
Shabbat Social
6:30PM - 10:30PM
chabad house
2352 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join us each month with the CYP fam at our Shabbat Social on Friday nights!
Enjoy an elevated Shabbat experience feat…
May
9 2026
Shabbat morning service and Yom Haatzmaut celebration
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation
37 Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
Shabbat morning service with Haatzmaut celebration.
May
10 2026
May
10 2026
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford Board Meeting
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
We have reserved the CSB Board room for the same times on the following meeting dates (besides the above): November…
May
11 2026
featuring Natan Sharansky, former Soviet dissident, political prisoner and Israeli leader, who has been called an end…
May
11 2026
JLI: For All Humankind
7:30PM - 9:30PM
West Hartford, CT 06117
What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s…
May
12 2026
RED LETTER: Living With Intention
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Bringing back our Living With Intention event. We expect 100 - 150 women to attend. Can this be a red or orange…
May
12 2026
The Avalon Table
8:00PM
The Avalon Shul
124 Avalon Circle
Waterbury, CT 06710
All men’s social get together to explore more about our Jewish roots
May
13 2026
For All Humankind
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Farmington, CT 06032
What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s…
May
13 2026
JHSGH Board Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Jennifer Klau
333 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
JHSGH Board Meeting
May
13 2026
JHSGH Board Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Jennifer Klau
333 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
JHSGH Board Meeting
May
14 2026
RED LETTER: Jacobs Ladder Concert
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth Sholom B'nai Israel
400 Middle Turnpike East
Manchester, CT 06040
Jacob’s Ladder blends bluegrass and Jewish music, creating a unique sound that brings community, energy, and reimag…
May
14 2026
May
17 2026
RED LETTER: Our Great American Songbook: Jazz and Pops from the 1920s-1960s
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Temple Beth Hillel
20 Baker Lane,
South Windsor, CT 06074
Our Great American Songbook will feature the following performers: Cantor Talya Smilowitz, vocalist, Temple Beth…
May
17 2026
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up !
7:00PM - 8:55PM
Virtual
Maybe it began with a small clue—a certificate, a letter, a stray record—that led somewhere unexpected. Perhaps…
May
18 2026
May
18 2026
Pre-Shavuot Cheesecake Bake
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Join CYP for a Pre-Shavuot Cheesecake Bake, our 5th GetBaked! of the year. where things get grate, the vibes are goud…
May
18 2026
JLI: For All Humankind
7:30PM - 9:30PM
West Hartford, CT 06117
What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s…
May
19 2026
Community Impact & Investment Subcommittee Meeting
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Ave
Board Room
West Hartford, CT 06117
Subcommittee Meeting
May
19 2026
The Avalon Table
8:00PM
The Avalon Shul
124 Avalon Circle
Waterbury, CT 06710
All men’s social get together to explore more about our Jewish roots
May
20 2026
Mandell JCC Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Mandell JCC Board Meeting
May
20 2026
For All Humankind
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Farmington, CT 06032
What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s…
May
22 2026
Wine & Cheese Social
5:00PM - 7:00PM
chabad house
2352 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Celebrate Shavuos with Chabad of Greater Hartford
Join us as we relive the giving of the Torah and hear the Ten Comm…
May
26 2026
The Avalon Table
8:00PM
The Avalon Shul
124 Avalon Circle
Waterbury, CT 06710
All men’s social get together to explore more about our Jewish roots
May
27 2026
Community Impact & Investment Subcommittee Meeting
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Jody Angell
333 Bloomfield Ave
Board Room
West Hartford, CT 06117
Subcommittee Meeting
May
27 2026
For All Humankind
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Farmington, CT 06032
What values enable a good life? What values shape a just society? Join this four-part course to discover Judaism’s…
May
30 2026
RED LETTER: CBI's Annual Spring Fling
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Details coming soon!
May
31 2026
Cemetery Beautification - Community Service Event for all Community Members
10:00AM - 2:00PM
RSVP for Middletown event address
Middletown, CT
The Adath Israel cemetery in Middletown needs help with painting. Join for this community service event open to all c…
May
31 2026
Blue and White Block Party
11:00AM - 2:00PM
To be determined
CT
A community outdoor gathering with Israeli music, food and activities celebrating independence and…