Community Calendar

A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.

Apr

1 2016

Service-in-Song Silidker Music Night

6:00PM - 9:00PM  

Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443

 

Cantor Kevin Margolius and special guest Dorothy Goldberg will lead Temple Beth Tikvah in song to celebrate the life…

Apr

1 2016

Tot Shabbat at Congregation Mishkan Israel

6:00PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

The celebrations of Shabbat are a wonderful opportunity for families with preschool aged children to get to know each…

Apr

1 2016

Special Shabbat Service with Rev. Heidi Neumark at CMI

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Join us for a special Shabbat Evening Service with Rev. Heidi B. Neumark on Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Congregation…

Apr

2 2016

Of Jews and Jazz Concert

9:00PM - 11:00PM  

Congregation Beth El
1200 Fairfield Woods Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825

 

Congregation Beth El, Rodeph Sholom, Bnai Israel and Beit Chaverim Synagogue presents "Of Jews and Jazz," an…

Apr

3 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 Funday! Check out Bagels and Books, do some Mother's Day shopping, or learn all…

Apr

3 2016

"German Nazi Hunters: The Legacy of the Holocaust"

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a lecture on “German Nazi Hunters: The Legacy of the Holocaust” presented by Dr. Ch…

Apr

3 2016

Spring Fling Gift Show

10:00AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Spring Vendor Fair at the JCC!
Get all of your gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, teachers, and graduates!!! F…

Apr

3 2016

Bagels & Books Series

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 t…

Apr

3 2016

Yeladim Early Learning Center Open House

12:00PM - 2:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Explore Yeladim's dynamic hands-on learning environment, meet our experienced staff, spend time in our classrooms, le…

Apr

3 2016

JCC Day Camps Open House

1:00PM - 3:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

JCC Day Camps offers an enriching day camp experience! We welcome you to visit our facility, take a tour and enjoy a …

Apr

3 2016

Performance by the Orange Players at The Towers

1:30PM - 2:30PM  

Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

An afternoon of entertainment performed by the Orange Players. For more information please contact Susan at (203) 77…

Apr

3 2016

THE CATCHER WAS A SPY! The Mysterious Life of Moe Berg

2:00PM - 3:30PM  

Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Rd
Orange, CT 06477

 

ANNUAL LANDWIRTH MEMORIAL LECTURE - SPEAKER: Nicholas Dawidoff
Moe Berg, son of Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, was a pr…

Apr

3 2016

Orchard Street Shula Gala Concert featuring The Andy Statman Trio

3:30PM - 6:30PM  

The Orchard Street Shul
232 Orchard Street Shul
New Haven, CT 06511

 

The Orchard Street Shul celebrates with a gala concert featuring the Andy Statman Trio followed by a wine and hors d'…

Apr

4 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…

Apr

4 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…

Apr

5 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…

Apr

5 2016

Wisdom of Woodbridge Lecture Series: Massaro Farm

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

The JCC, in partnership with the Woodbridge Town Library and First Selectman Ellen Scaletter will present a FREE lect…

Apr

6 2016

City of New Haven's Senior Health Fair

10:30AM - 1:00PM  

Floyd Little Athletic Center
480 Sherman Parkway
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Join Mayor Toni N. Harp at her 2nd Senior Health Fair as she celebrates and promotes optimal health throughout the…

Apr

6 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…

Apr

6 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 …

Apr

7 2016

Beckerman Jewish Film Series: 'Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem'

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

Luce Hall - Yale
34 Hillhouse Ave
New Haven, CT 06411

The Israeli Film Academy’s 2014 “Best Film” winner, Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem, kicks off the series…

Apr

7 2016

Introduction to Kabbalah with Justin Beck

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Join instructor Justin Beck in exploring questions of Jewish spirituality such as:

What is the meaning of life?
What…

Apr

10 2016

Open House at CBSRZ

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412

 

At CBSRZ, we weave Jewish traditions, history, celebrations, and values into the everyday fabric of life’s modern d…

Apr

10 2016

Temple Beth Sholom Children's Chaverim: "Passover-A Story About Matzah"

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.…

Apr

10 2016

Performance by the Towers Chorus with the Pratt & Whitney Chorus

1:00PM - 2:00PM  

Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

Enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment by the Towers Chorus along with a performance by the Pratt & Whitney Chor…

Apr

10 2016

Paul Winter Consort comes to CBSRZ

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412

 

Welcome Spring with one of the pioneers of world music, soprano saxophonist Paul Winter, and his program "In Celebrat…

Apr

10 2016

Celebrate Sydney

5:30PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

VENUE CHANGE:
Congregation B’nai Jacob • 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, CT

 

Due to the overwhelming community…

Apr

11 2016

The Towers hosts Musical Series with David Chevan, Part II

3:00PM - 4:00PM  

Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

The second of a three part series, David (an accomplished bassist, composer and Professor at Southern Connecticut St…

Apr

11 2016

JCC Board of Directors meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Monthly JCC Board of Directors meeting

Apr

13 2016

Holocaust Proclamation Signing with Mayor Toni Harp at Tower One-Tower East

1:30PM - 2:30PM  

Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

Join us at Tower One/Tower East as New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, will sign a Proclamation recognizing the Holocaust. …

Apr

13 2016

This Is My Story-A View on Life Transitions

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Benchmark Senior Living at Hamden
35 Hamden Hills Drive
Hamden, CT 06518

 

The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce's Health and Wellness Council presents "This is My Story". Hear real life sto…

Apr

13 2016

Federation Board of Directors Meeting

Apr

13 2016

Paint and Sip at Congregation Or Shalom

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477

 

No experience necessary and beginners are encouraged! We supply you everything you need. The fun-loving artist guides…

Apr

13 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 …

Apr

13 2016

Irving & Shirley Kroopnick Memorial Lecture, Westville Synagogue

8:00PM - 9:30PM  

The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

A lecture by Joshua Jacobson, Zamir Chorale
"Jewish Music and All That Jazz"

Apr

14 2016

Beckerman Jewish Film Series: 'Dough'

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC Vine Auditorium
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

DOUGH (APRIL 14) 7PM | $10 ($5 with JCC Membership ID) 6 PM Pre-Passover "Dough Fest" reception before film…

Apr

14 2016

Introduction to Kabbalah with Justin Beck

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Join instructor Justin Beck in exploring questions of Jewish spirituality such as:

What is the meaning of life?
What…

Apr

15 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:…

Apr

17 2016

Jewish War Veterans Post 51 Program on Volunteers for Israel, Sar-El

9:30AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Adath Israel
8 Broad Street
Middletown , CT 06457

 

Jewish War Veterans Post 51 welcome speaker Mitch Beck. Beck is the Connecticut Regional Director of Volunteers for …

Apr

17 2016

Beckerman Jewish Film Series: 'Once in a Lifetime'

10:00AM - 12:00PM  

Madison Art Cinemas
761 Boston Post Rd.
Madison, CT 06443

 

The Jewish Federation on the Shoreline will screen three films at the Madison Art Cinemas (MAC). The first is 'Once…

Apr

18 2016

April School Vacation Program

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Extended Care:

7-9 a.m. and/or 4-6 p.m.| $15 Member/Nonmember | $10 AfterSchool/Kids Klub

No p.m. care on Friday, A…

Apr

18 2016

Shoreline Jewish Heritage Program at Evergreen Woods

2:30PM - 3:30PM  

Evergreen Woods Vibrant Living Center
88 Notch Hill Road
North Branford, CT 06471

 

Evergreen Woods Vibrant Living Center hosts the Jewish Heritage program for an hour on the third Monday of every…

Apr

18 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…

Apr

18 2016

"Jewish Identity in Italy Today: Which Stones Have Been Left Unturned?"

7:15PM - 8:30PM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

The Adult Education Committee of Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a lecture on “Jewish Identity in Italy Today: Which …

Apr

19 2016

April School Vacation Program

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Extended Care:

7-9 a.m. and/or 4-6 p.m.| $15 Member/Nonmember | $10 AfterSchool/Kids Klub

No p.m. care on Friday, A…

Apr

19 2016

Resilience-Bent But Not Broken

1:30PM - 2:30PM  

Coachman Square at Woodbridge
21 Bradley Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Join Lorri Danzig, Teacher, Speaker and Writer, at Coachman Square at Woodbridge for a lecture on Let it Shine presen…

Apr

19 2016

Local Author Book Launch: Marc Wortman

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC Vine Auditorium
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Westville’s Marc Wortman will launch “1941: Fighting the Shadow War.” This Kirkus Reviews starred book is a gri…

Apr

20 2016

April School Vacation Program

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Extended Care:

7-9 a.m. and/or 4-6 p.m.| $15 Member/Nonmember | $10 AfterSchool/Kids Klub

No p.m. care on Friday, A…

Apr

20 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…

Apr

20 2016

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Finance Committee Meeting

Apr

20 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…

Apr

20 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 …

Apr

21 2016

April School Vacation Program

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Extended Care:

7-9 a.m. and/or 4-6 p.m.| $15 Member/Nonmember | $10 AfterSchool/Kids Klub

No p.m. care on Friday, A…

Apr

22 2016

April School Vacation Program

9:00AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Extended Care:

7-9 a.m. and/or 4-6 p.m.| $15 Member/Nonmember | $10 AfterSchool/Kids Klub

No p.m. care on Friday, A…

Apr

22 2016

Passover Seders at Tower One Tower East

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

The Towers will hold both the First and Second Seders in the Tower One Dining Room. Both Seders begin at 6 p.m. Cost …

Apr

22 2016

Community Seder at Temple Beth David

6:30PM - 9:00PM  

Temple Beth David
3 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410

 

Temple Beth David Community Seder on Friday April 22, 2016 at 6:30 PM immediately following Shabbat services at 5:30…

Apr

23 2016

Congregation Mishkan Israel's Annual Passover Seder

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Congregation Mishkan Israel will be hosting its annual community Passover Seder on the second night of Passover, Satu…

Apr

23 2016

Passover Community Seder at CBSRZ

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412

 

Do you remember the smell of Grandma’s Matzah Ball soup simmering on the stove as she prepared for Passover seder? …

Apr

23 2016

Passover Seders at Tower One Tower East

6:00PM - 8:30PM  

Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

The Towers will hold both the First and Second Seders in the Tower One Dining Room. Both Seders begin at 6 p.m. C…

Apr

24 2016

Passover Preschool Storytime at Temple Beth David

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

Temple Beth David
3 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410

 

Temple Beth David in Cheshire is hosting a preschool story time to celebrate Passover for children ages birth…

Apr

25 2016

Passover School Vacation Program

8:30AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Extended Care:

4-6 p.m.| $15 Member/Nonmember | $10 AfterSchool/Kids Klub

Monday, April 25 – Tie Dye Day. Each…

Apr

25 2016

Stretching Without Kvetching

10:00AM - 10:45AM  

Join the Jewish Federation Shoreline Office and the Shoreline Hadassah in this series of exercise classes, (Mondays…

Apr

25 2016

Foundation Investment Committee Meeting

Apr

25 2016

Woodbridge Caring Community: A Support Group Network

6:00PM - 7:30PM  

Woodbridge Town Library
10 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Join us with special guest, Stacey Battat, author, life coach and speaker from The Graduate Institute.
If you are pro…

Apr

25 2016

Annual Investment meeting with Jewish Foundation Investment Committee and Prime Buchholz for all agencies and synagogues.

Apr

26 2016

Passover School Vacation Program

8:30AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Extended Care:

4-6 p.m.| $15 Member/Nonmember | $10 AfterSchool/Kids Klub

Monday, April 25 – Tie Dye Day. Each…

Apr

27 2016

Passover School Vacation Program

8:30AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Extended Care:

4-6 p.m.| $15 Member/Nonmember | $10 AfterSchool/Kids Klub

Monday, April 25 – Tie Dye Day. Each…

Apr

27 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…

Apr

27 2016

Ethical Considerations of Healthcare Policy

6:00PM - 8:00PM  

Medical Historical Library in the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510

 

Are we morally obligated to provide healthcare to all Americans?
Are we ethically obligated to limit powers of pharma…

Apr

27 2016

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Finance Committee Meeting

Apr

27 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 …

Apr

28 2016

Passover School Vacation Program

8:30AM - 4:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Extended Care:

4-6 p.m.| $15 Member/Nonmember | $10 AfterSchool/Kids Klub

Monday, April 25 – Tie Dye Day. Each…

Apr

28 2016

Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center (JWHC) of Jewish Family S…

Apr

28 2016

NHSO's Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms”

7:30PM - 9:30PM  

Shubert Theater
247 College St.
New Haven, CT 06510

 

The New Haven Symphony teams up with the vocal forces of the Worchester Chorus for Leonard Bernstein's choral master…

Apr

30 2016

Dr. Bernie Siegel Book Discussion: "Peace, Love and Healing"

2:00PM - 3:00PM  

Coachman Square
21 Bradley Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Join us at Coachman Square at Woodbridge with Dr. Bernie Siegel as he discusses one of his books, Peace Love and Heal…

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