Presidents' Day
Community Calendar
A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.
Feb 15, 2016
Feb
1 2016
Sing-Along Storytime
9:30AM - 10:15AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 0-5 | Play instruments and sing along to classic and contemporary children's books. The program incorporates mus…
Feb
1 2016
Temple Beth Sholom The Hebrew Table
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mondays, February 1, 15, 29, 7:00 – 8:00 PM. The Hebrew Table. The group is for those who are fluent in Hebrew. …
Feb
2 2016
Skinny on Weight Loss: Female Belly Fat, Menopause, Stress & Other Causes
10:15AM - 11:00AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Four week lecture series that covers female belly fat and the hormone connection, stress and storing fat around the m…
Feb
2 2016
Sticky Fingers
11:00AM - 12:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 2-5 | Join us for this toddler cooking class featuring hands-on activities that empower your child to make their…
Feb
2 2016
Young Professionals Dodgeball League
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC Beckerman Gymnasium
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join your peers this winter for some friendly dodge ball league play! Get a team of 21-40 somethings together, or sig…
Feb
3 2016
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 …
Feb
3 2016
Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Rabbi Yossi Hodakov
8:00PM - 9:00PM
The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
"G-d is One: One WHAT? A Chassidic Perspective on G-d's Oneness, and His Relationship with the World"
Feb
5 2016
Musician-in-Residence Weekend at Temple Emanuel
6:30PM - 9:30PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Ave.
Orange, CT 06477
Jacob “Spike” Kraus, an up-and-coming singer/songwriter, will spend the weekend of February 5-7 as…
Feb
6 2016
BEKI Shabbat Schmooze: Abraham's Tent
12:45PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Shabbat Schmooze: 6 February at 12:45pm. Abraham’s Tent - a community initiative in cooperation with Columbus…
Feb
6 2016
Cong Mishkan Israel Havdallah and Movie Night
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
HAVDALLAH & MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. Join Congregation Mishkan I…
Feb
7 2016
Sunday Funday
9:00AM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join the JCC for our monthly Sunday Fun Day! See some of your favorite storybook characters at Bagels and Books,…
Feb
7 2016
Free Racquetball Lessons
10:00AM - 11:00AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Free racquetball lessons at racquetball court #3. Sign up at the reception desk.
Don't miss out on our Sunday Funday…
Feb
7 2016
Bagels & Books Series: Character Brunch
10:30AM - 11:15AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Bagel brunches for the whole family, inspired by PJ Library books. Learn, play and grow through interactive story tim…
Feb
7 2016
Largest Loser: Casting Call Interviews
11:00AM - 2:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Interview to participate in Largest Loser 2016.
Feb
7 2016
Community Klezmer Concert
2:00PM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Led by David Chevan, the Nu Haven Kapelye is a multi generational community based klezmer band playing at the JCC to…
Feb
8 2016
Sing-Along Storytime
9:30AM - 10:15AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 0-5 | Play instruments and sing along to classic and contemporary children's books. The program incorporates mus…
Feb
8 2016
"Let There Be Water" Book Talk With Seth Siegel
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
80 Wall Street
80 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
The Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale cordially invites the Jewish community of greater New Haven for a discussio…
Feb
8 2016
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…
Feb
8 2016
JCC Board of Directors meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Monthly JCC Board of Directors meeting
Feb
9 2016
Sticky Fingers
11:00AM - 12:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 2-5 | Join us for this toddler cooking class featuring hands-on activities that empower your child to make their…
Feb
9 2016
Rabbis Roundtable on the Shoreline
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Jewish Federation Shoreline Office - Lighthouse Square
705 Boston Post Road (Behind Planet Fitness)
Guilford, CT 06437
What does it mean to practice Judaism in the 21st Century? With easy access to our tradition through technological in…
Feb
9 2016
Feb
9 2016
Feb
9 2016
Young Professionals Dodgeball League
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC Beckerman Gymnasium
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join your peers this winter for some friendly dodge ball league play! Get a team of 21-40 somethings together, or sig…
Feb
10 2016
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…
Feb
10 2016
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 …
Feb
11 2016
Roots & Wings: Empowering the Power of Intergenerational Stories
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519
Roots are about having a sense of place in the world; Wings help one to navigate his/her path. A fun-filled,…
Feb
11 2016
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, Unit 2A
Guilford, CT 06437
Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center (JWHC) of Jewish Family…
Feb
11 2016
PJ Library on The Road
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Woodbridge Town Library
10 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join PJ Library and LJ from the JCC on the road for a free interactive story time and hands-on activities that …
Feb
11 2016
Shoreline Adult Ed.: Pirke Avot-Reflections on How We Live Our Lives
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Road
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437
The Chapters of Our Ancestors is a section of the Mishnah (first part of the Talmud) which offers ethical insights…
Feb
11 2016
Brush and Bordeaux
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC Living Room
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Cozy up in the JCC Living Room with a glass of wine and a paint brush. Decompress as artist Betsy DeMarco leads you t…
Feb
13 2016
Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Film Night "Woman in Gold"
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Discussion led by Ed Shrager
Feb
14 2016
Simply Tsfat at the Orchard Street Shul
7:00PM - 8:30PM
The Orchard Street Shul- Congregation Beth Israel
232 Orchard Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Take a break from winter with a breath of fresh air from the holy, mystical city of Tsfat! Simply Tsfat will take you…
Feb
15 2016
February School Vacation Program
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT CT 06418
Full day vacation program for children in grades K-8 the day includes a kosher peanut free morning and afternoon…
Feb
15 2016
Sing-Along Storytime
9:30AM - 10:15AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 0-5 | Play instruments and sing along to classic and contemporary children's books. The program incorporates mus…
Feb
15 2016
Temple Beth Sholom The Hebrew Table
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mondays, February 1, 15, 29, 7:00 – 8:00 PM. The Hebrew Table. The group is for those who are fluent in Hebrew. …
Feb
16 2016
February School Vacation Program
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06418
Full day vacation program for children in grades K-8 the day includes a kosher peanut free morning and afternoon…
Feb
16 2016
Sticky Fingers
11:00AM - 12:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 2-5 | Join us for this toddler cooking class featuring hands-on activities that empower your child to make their…
Feb
16 2016
Young Professionals Dodgeball League
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC Beckerman Gymnasium
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join your peers this winter for some friendly dodge ball league play! Get a team of 21-40 somethings together, or sig…
Feb
17 2016
February School Vacation Program
8:30AM - 7:00PM
JCC
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Full day vacation program for children in grades K-8 the day includes a kosher peanut free morning and afternoon…
Feb
17 2016
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 …
Feb
17 2016
Women of Vision & Women's Philanthropy Parlor Meeting with Beit Ruth
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Directions Upon Registration
Beit Ruth, our partner in Israel, rescues at-risk girls. Learn more about one of our many programs making an impact t…
Feb
17 2016
Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Rabbi Fred Hyman
8:00PM - 9:00PM
The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
"The Music of Torah: Notes on Cantillation"
Feb
18 2016
February School Vacation Program
8:30AM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Full day vacation program for children in grades K-8 the day includes a kosher peanut free morning and afternoon…
Feb
19 2016
February School Vacation Program
8:30AM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Full day vacation program for children in grades K-8 the day includes a kosher peanut free morning and afternoon…
Feb
19 2016
Balkan Folk Dance: Orkestar Banitsa & HBBB
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Whitneyville Cultural Commons
1253 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Balkan Folk Dance & Music with Free Lesson at Whitneyville Cultural Commons, 1253 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT. Cover:…
Feb
21 2016
Temple Beth Sholom Children's Chaverim: "Come Celebrate Shabbat"
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Temple Beth Sholom announces a free Sunday morning Jewish holidays and customs class for children ages 3-5 years old.…
Feb
21 2016
Congregation Or Shalom - Woman in Gold
2:00PM - 4:00PM
205 Old Grassy Hill Rd
Orange, CT 06477
Congregation Or Shalom
February 21, 2016 • Sunday 2pm
Woman in Gold is a 2015 British drama starring Helen…
Feb
22 2016
Sing-Along Storytime
9:30AM - 10:15AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 0-5 | Play instruments and sing along to classic and contemporary children's books. The program incorporates mus…
Feb
22 2016
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…
Feb
23 2016
Sticky Fingers
11:00AM - 12:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 2-5 | Join us for this toddler cooking class featuring hands-on activities that empower your child to make their…
Feb
23 2016
Young Professionals Dodgeball League
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC Beckerman Gymnasium
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join your peers this winter for some friendly dodge ball league play! Get a team of 21-40 somethings together, or sig…
Feb
24 2016
Congregation Mishkan Israel Book Discussion
12:00PM - 1:00PM
The Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT
Congregation Mishkan Israel
BOOK DISCUSSION
Wednesday, February 24 at 12:00 Congregation Mishkan Israel Book Discus…
Feb
24 2016
Program for Professional Advisors
5:00PM - 7:00PM
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
70 Audubon Street, 3rd Floor
New Haven, CT 06515
At The Crossroads of Demographics & Economics
The Baby Boom: Sixty Years In
So much of what drives contemporary mark…
Feb
24 2016
Parent Education Program
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Shoreline Office - Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437
PEP is provided in response to the state legislation requiring that divorcing parents participate in parent…
Feb
24 2016
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…
Feb
24 2016
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 …
Feb
26 2016
Shabbat Across the Shoreline at CBSRZ
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
Whether you celebrate Shabbat regularly, or want to learn how to enrich your home Shabbat celebration, all are invite…
Feb
27 2016
Congregation B'nai Jacob - Magevet
9:45AM - 2:00PM
Congregation B’nai Jacob
MAGEVET - Yale A-cappella group to sing at Congregation B’nai Jacob
Shabbat, February …
Feb
27 2016
BEKI Shabbat Schmooze
12:45PM - 2:00PM
Shabbat Schmooze: 27 February at 12:45pm. Repairing the World One Conflict at a Time –Building a More Peace “Ab…
Feb
27 2016
BEKI Abraham's Tent Fundraiser Bash
6:45PM - 10:30PM
Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515
HEAT UP THE WINTER at BEKI's fundraising party in support of Abraham's Tent at BEKI (in March, 2016), a program in pa…
Feb
27 2016
BEKI Rescheduled Heat Wave
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI: Rescheduled Heat Wave - Saturday night 27 February, 7pm. Feel the blast of sun and fun at our Caribbean Party…
Feb
28 2016
The Towers presents, "Two Shekel Swing"
7:15AM
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519
The Towers is proud to present "Two Shekel Swing" the first and only duo of its kind - blending crackling Yiddish…
Feb
28 2016
Music & More with Caravan of Thieves at CBSRZ
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
Music & More continues at Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, as Fuzz and Carrie Sangiovanni bring their unique ble…
Feb
29 2016
Sing-Along Storytime
9:30AM - 10:15AM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ages 0-5 | Play instruments and sing along to classic and contemporary children's books. The program incorporates mus…
Feb
29 2016
Temple Beth Sholom The Hebrew Table
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mondays, February 1, 15, 29, 7:00 – 8:00 PM. The Hebrew Table. The group is for those who are fluent in Hebrew. …