Christmas
Community Calendar
A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.
Dec 25, 2015
Dec
1 2015
JFS Giving Tuesday Campaign
8:00AM - 11:59PM
JFS Food Pantry
1440 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
JFS will be collecting non-perishable food (for the Food Assistance programs); gloves and hats/scarves for children…
Dec
1 2015
ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL 2015 - Sarah Wildman
7:00PM - 8:30PM
RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
Arts & Culture Festival at the JCC is a series of art, music and author events in November - December.
Sarah Wildm…
Dec
2 2015
Lounge Night at BEKI
6:30PM - 7:45PM
BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515
Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…
Dec
2 2015
Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …
Dec
2 2015
Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Dr. Yotam Hotam
8:00PM - 9:00PM
The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
"Israel Today: A Reflection of Society from an Education Perspective" a lecture by Dr. Yotam Hotam, Yale University.
Dec
3 2015
Hebrew High School of New England Gala
6:00AM - 9:00PM
HHNE Annual Gala Honoring:
Dr. Joel and Loren Gelber
Peter and Lisa Fishman
Dec
3 2015
Top Chef: Holiday Edition
4:00PM - 5:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 5-9 - Think you have what it takes?! Top Chef: Holiday Edition is inspired by the hit show Top Chef on Bravo w…
Dec
3 2015
Temple Beth Sholom Reading Hebrew Crash Course
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
The Adult Education Committee of Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden is conducting a free six-week crash …
Dec
4 2015
Mishkan Israel Hosts URJ President Rick Jacobs
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel is delighted to close out our 175th Anniversary year as audaciously as it began. On Frida…
Dec
5 2015
Tot Shabbat at Congregation Mishkan Israel
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel invites families with children 6 years and under to a Tot Shabbat on Saturday, December 5…
Dec
5 2015
Jail to Yale: Human Rights Shabbat - Racism in the Criminal Justice System
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
George Chochos, celebrated former convict for armed robbery now in Yale Divinity School, will join Tamara Lanier, Cri…
Dec
6 2015
12th Annual JCC Craft & Gift Fair
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Gifts • Accessories • Home Decor • Pottery • Jewelry • and More!
Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015
10 am - 4 pm
Reser…
Dec
6 2015
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM WITH RABBI HERBERT BROCKMAN
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel is offering Introduction to Judaism course this Fall that is open to members of the commu…
Dec
6 2015
Skinny on Weight Loss: Holiday Eating
10:00AM - 11:00AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Learn how to navigate through holiday eating! Interactive workshop and discussion at the control desk area in the Fit…
Dec
6 2015
Temple Beth Sholom Preschool Hanukkah Program
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a Hanukkah Family Preschool Program on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.…
Dec
6 2015
ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL 2015-Bagels & Books Series: Alyssa Satin Capucilli
10:30AM - 11:15AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Experience Hanukkah with PJ Library Author Alyssa Satin Capucilli’s Biscuit’s Hanukkah. Meet ‘n Munch with…
Dec
6 2015
"A Moment in Time: the People of Little Italy in 1976"
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
CBSRZ Art Gallery opening reception for Steve Nadler's exhibit, "A Moment in Time: The People of Little Italy in 1976…
Dec
6 2015
Westville Synagogue Chanuka Party
4:00PM - 6:00PM
The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Author Elliot Sloyer will read his book "The Safety Pin"
Words about Chanuka share by Rabbi Fred Hyman
Adult Chanuka …
Dec
7 2015
Sing-along Storytime
9:30AM - 10:30AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Sing, and play instruments along to classic and contemporary children’s books! Sing, dance, giggle and bond as you …
Dec
7 2015
Hanukkah is Tops! On the Shoreline!
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Guilford Free Library
67 Park St.
Guilford, CT 06437
Celebrate Hanukkah with a reading of “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” by Rabbi Hesch Sommer and song stylist J…
Dec
8 2015
Temple Beth Sholom Nosh and Learn
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Temple Beth Sholom offers its first Nosh and Learn Series on Tuesday October 13th, Tuesday November 10th and Tuesday …
Dec
8 2015
Sticky Fingers
11:00AM - 12:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Dress for a mess! Don't think your toddler can cook? Think again! We've got fun, age appropriate classes bursting…
Dec
9 2015
Jews & the News
12:00PM - 1:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven - Living Room
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
December 9th Topic: We'll Always Have Paris: Reflections on Recent Terrorist Attacks
Join us in the JCC Living R…
Dec
9 2015
PJ Library's Music & Me
2:30PM - 3:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
You’re invited to music and play-filled event sponsored by the PJ Library! Sing-along to Jewish-infused tunes and…
Dec
9 2015
Shalom Group Chanukah Party
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Jewish Family Service
1440 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
Come celebrate Chanukkah with friends from JFS's Shalom Group. This is a group for Jewish disabled adults.
Dec
9 2015
Tower One Tower East Board of Directors Meeting
6:45PM - 7:45PM
The Tower One Tower East Board of Directors Meeting is held the 2nd Wednesday of every month. For more information pl…
Dec
9 2015
CELEBRATION! 5th Anniversary of JFGNH Shoreline Office: Vodka & Latke Party
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JFGNH Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT, CT 06437
The Federation Shoreline office lights have been burning for 5 years! It's time to CELEBRATE! L'CHAIM!!! Raise…
Dec
9 2015
Performance of The Towers Residents' Play, "A Closer Look"
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519
Join us at The Towers for an Encore Performance of The Elder Play Project in partnership with Tower One/Tower East &…
Dec
9 2015
Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …
Dec
10 2015
Shoreline Adult Ed: The Healing Power of Psalms-A Spiritual Journey
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437
Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center (JWHC) of Jewish Family…
Dec
10 2015
Ezra Academy Chanukah Production
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Ezra Academy
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, 06525
Join Ezra Academy for their annual Chanukah production.
Dec
10 2015
Temple Beth Sholom Reading Hebrew Crash Course
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
The Adult Education Committee of Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden is conducting a free six-week crash …
Dec
11 2015
Chanukah Celebration at Mishkan Israel
5:45PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Chanukah will be here before you know it and Congregation Mishkan Israel will celebrate the Festival of Lights with a…
Dec
11 2015
Chanukah service and Celebratioin at CBSRZ
5:45PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
Join us as we celebrate the 6th night of Chanukah. At 5:45, there will be a non-dairy potluck dinner. We'll provide b…
Dec
11 2015
Beth Israel Synagogue Presents ‘Sabbath Joy’ with Folksinger Rick Calvert
6:45PM - 9:45PM
Beth Israel Synagogue
22 North Orchard Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
On Friday, December 11, at 6:45 p.m., historic Beth Israel Synagogue in Wallingford will welcome back folk musician…
Dec
12 2015
Chanukah Party at the Orchard Street Shul
6:30PM - 9:30PM
The Orchard Street Shul (aka Congregation Beth Israel)
232 Orchard Street
New Haven, CT 06511
CELEBRATE the 7th night of Chanukah at the Orchard Street Shul! Featuring kids' activities with the PJ Library and Es…
Dec
13 2015
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM WITH RABBI HERBERT BROCKMAN
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel is offering Introduction to Judaism course this Fall that is open to members of the commu…
Dec
13 2015
Hands on Hanukkah
11:00AM - 3:30PM
Westfield Connecticut Post Mall
1201 Boston Post Road
Milford, CT 06460
Enjoy yummy samples, fun activities, and performances and appearances by members of the Greater New Haven community!…
Dec
13 2015
Grand "HuManorah" Photo Shoot
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Westville Parking Lot
Whalley Avenue corner Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515
9th Annual "Chanukah in Westville Village"
* Latkes, hot cider, and treats for adults and children.
Plus: Be part of …
Dec
14 2015
Lounge Night at BEKI
6:30PM - 7:45PM
BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515
Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…
Dec
14 2015
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Monthly JCC Board of Directors meeting
Dec
15 2015
Dec
16 2015
Lounge Night at BEKI
6:30PM - 7:45PM
BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515
Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…
Dec
16 2015
Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …
Dec
16 2015
Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Rabbi Fred Hyman
8:00PM - 9:00PM
The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
"Akeidat Yitzchak in Jewish Law, Liturgy and History" a lecture by Rabbi Fred Hyman, Westville Synagogue.
Dec
18 2015
BEKI-Ezra Academy Shabbat Dinner
7:00PM - 9:00PM
BEKI
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Please join the BEKI and Ezra Academy communities for Shabbat dinner. $15 for adults, $5 for children, $40 family maximum.
Dec
19 2015
Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Film Night: "Above and Beyond"
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Film: "Above and Beyond" with discussion led by Ed Shrager.
Dec
19 2015
Concert and Cabaret: Shlomit and Rebbe Soul
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Beth El
1200 Fairfield Woods Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
Join us for a cabaret lounge style concert including cocktails, desserts and coffee with Yemenite flavors. Shlomit…
Dec
20 2015
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM WITH RABBI HERBERT BROCKMAN
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel is offering Introduction to Judaism course this Fall that is open to members of the commu…
Dec
23 2015
PJ Library's Music & Me
2:30PM - 3:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
You’re invited to music and play-filled event sponsored by the PJ Library! Sing-along to Jewish-infused tunes and…
Dec
23 2015
Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …
Dec
24 2015
Shoreline Adult Ed: The Healing Power of Psalms-A Spiritual Journey
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437
Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center (JWHC) of Jewish Family…
Dec
25 2015
Christmas Day Activities
9:30AM - 2:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The JCC will be open from 9am-2pm on Christmas Day! We will be hosting activities for those who do not celebrate the…
Dec
25 2015
CMI's Annual Family & Community Concert of Jewish Music
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel announces its annual Family and Community Concert of Jewish Music. Cantor Arthur Giglio a…
Dec
25 2015
Chinese Dinner and Family Shabbat Movie Night
4:30PM - 9:00PM
Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham Road
Madison, CT 06443
On Friday, December 25, Shabbat at Temple Beth Tikvah begins with a family friendly screening of the Disney Pixar…
Dec
27 2015
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM WITH RABBI HERBERT BROCKMAN
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel is offering Introduction to Judaism course this Fall that is open to members of the commu…
Dec
28 2015
Winter Break School Vacation Program
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Come have a fun filled day and play games and meet new friends!
Day includes swim, gym, playscape, arts & crafts, and…
Dec
28 2015
Lounge Night at BEKI
6:30PM - 7:45PM
BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515
Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…
Dec
29 2015
Winter Break School Vacation Program
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Come have a fun filled day and play games and meet new friends!
Day includes swim, gym, playscape, arts & crafts, and…
Dec
30 2015
Winter Break School Vacation Program
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Come have a fun filled day and play games and meet new friends!
Day includes swim, gym, playscape, arts & crafts, and…
Dec
30 2015
Lounge Night at BEKI
6:30PM - 7:45PM
BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515
Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…
Dec
30 2015
Temple Beth Sholom Bible Study with Rabbi Benjamin Scolnic
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Join us at Temple Beth Sholom at 7:00 p.m. for our weekly interactive discussions on Biblical topics led by Rabbi …
Dec
31 2015
Winter Break School Vacation Program
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Come have a fun filled day, play games and meet new friends at our annual New Year's Eve ice cream party!
Day include…
Dec
31 2015
First Night Woodbridge at the JCC!
6:00PM - 10:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 6PM on December 31.
Adults and Children 13+ $15 at the door; Chi…