Memorial Day
Community Calendar
A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.
May 30, 2016
May
1 2016
Books & Bagels at CBSRZ with Gavriel Rosenfeld
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
How did the Holocaust shape the works of modern architects? Historian Gavriel Rosenfeld, author of "Building After Au…
May
1 2016
Parent Education Seminars
9:30AM - 3:30PM
Jewish Family Service
1440 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
1 2016
Soferet Linda Coppleson Visits Temple Beth Tikvah
9:30AM - 12:00PM
Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
Soferet Linda B. Coppleson is one of the first female Jewish Torah Scribes in the world. She will be at Temple Beth…
May
1 2016
Amistad Academy Community Concert
11:00AM - 12:00PM
JCC Vine Auditorium
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Amistad Academy Orchestra students, led by Daniel Levin, will take you on a musical journey with this free, child-fri…
May
1 2016
Camp Laurelwood Open House
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Camp Laurelwood
463 Summer Hill Rd
Madison, CT 06443
Come see our beautiful grounds and join us for some s'mores and tours!
May
1 2016
Civil War Lecture at Temple Beth David
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Temple Beth David
3 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
Civil War Lecture with Dr. Bruce Brumberger. All are welcome to this popular lecture that will be interesting,…
May
1 2016
Yom Hashoah Commemoration
2:00PM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration will take place at the JCC of Greater New Haven, 360 Amity Road on Sunday, May 1…
May
2 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…
May
2 2016
The Towers hosts Musical Series with David Chevan, Part III
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519
David Chevan, accomplished Bassist, Composer and Professor at Southern Connecticut State University will present the …
May
2 2016
Parent Education Seminars
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Catholic Charities
501 Lombard St.
New Haven, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
2 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…
May
4 2016
Parent Education Seminars
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Guilford Youth & Family Services
36 Graves Ave.
Guilford, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
4 2016
The Towers' Fall Prevention Series, Part I: Safe Stance
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Take a Safe Stance with fall prevention and learn how you can avoid the risks associated with falls. Be proactive and…
May
4 2016
Free Expressive Arts Festival: Fellowship Place’s Expressive Arts Program
5:00PM - 7:30PM
Musical Intervention
23 Temple Street,
New Haven, CT 06510
Fellowship Place is pleased to invite the general public to the agency’s first annual Expressive Arts Festival from…
May
4 2016
Federation Finance Committee Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Finance Committee Meeting
May
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…
May
4 2016
"People Forget...New Haven Remembers" at Temple Beth Sholom
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
The documentary film, “People Forget...New Haven Remembers” will be shown on May 4th at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Sho…
May
4 2016
Shoreline Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
Temple Beth Tikvah and Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek jointly invite you to their community Yom HaShoah Service…
May
4 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 …
May
4 2016
Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Dr. Henry Cohen
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Topic: "Matriarchs and Patriarch: Can Marriage Made in Heaven be Dysfunctional?"
May
5 2016
2016 Builders of Hope Breakfast
7:30AM - 9:00AM
Fantasia
404 Washington Avenue
New Haven, CT 06473
May
5 2016
The Towers' Fall Prevention Series, Part I: Safe Stance
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Ave.
Orange, CT 06477
Take a Safe Stance with fall prevention and learn how you can avoid the risks associated with falls. Be proactive and…
May
5 2016
Beckerman Jewish Film Series: 'Son of Saul'
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Madison Art Cinemas
761 Boston Post Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
7 PM | $10 - May 5th - Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Memorial Day Talk-balk with Joanne Rudof, Archivist, Fortunoff Video…
May
6 2016
Yom Hashoah Commemoration
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Connecticut General Assembly
Legislative Office Building
300 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven will present the program in the Senate Chambers in Hartford, Connecticut.
May
6 2016
Shalom Group Shabbat dinner
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham road
Madison, CT 06443
Come join others from the JFS Shalom Group (The Shalom group is a group for Jewish disabled adults) and meet other fa…
May
6 2016
Temple Beth Tikvah Shabbat Service Hosts the Shalom Group
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
Temple Beth Tikvah's First Friday Shabbat Service begins at 6 p.m. on May 6. The 'Shalom Group' will be facilitated b…
May
7 2016
Parent Education Seminars
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Catholic Charities
501 Lombard St.
New Haven, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
8 2016
The Towers' Mother's Day Brunch
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519
Enjoy a delicious brunch with your loved one at the Towers. Brunch served 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Entertainment provided from…
May
8 2016
Jewish High School of CT Gala
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth El
350 Roxbury Road
Stamford, CT 06902
The Jewish High School of Connecticut's 5th Annual Spring Gala, honoring Mimi Cohen and Keter Shem Tov recipient Maur…
May
8 2016
Sandaraa CD Release Concert at Spaceland Ballroom
7:00PM - 10:00PM
The Ballroom at the Outer Space
295 Treadwell St.
Hamden, CT 06514
Pakistani vocalist Zeb Bangash joins forces with a retinue of leading Brooklyn musicians led by klezmer clarinet…
May
9 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…
May
9 2016
Parent Education Seminars
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Catholic Charities
501 Lombard St.
New Haven, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
9 2016
Beckerman Jewish Film Series: 'Rosenwald'
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Beth David
3 Main St.
Cheshire, CT 06410
7 p.m. | FREE Discussion following the film Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Cheshire Space is limited. RSVP: Mara…
May
9 2016
JCC Board of Directors meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Monthly JCC Board of Directors meeting
May
10 2016
Yom HaZikaron Ceremony
7:00PM - 8:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism.
Join our Israeli Emissaries, Vicky Fisher an…
May
11 2016
Parent Education Seminars
9:00AM - 12:00PM
Guilford Youth & Family Services
36 Graves Ave.
Guilford, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
11 2016
The Towers' Fall Prevention Series, Part II: Safe Stance
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Rd
Orange, CT 06477
Part two of a six-part series will cover – Exercise: It Works, It’s Safe and It’s Fun!
Developed by Physical T…
May
11 2016
Parent Education Seminars
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
11 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 …
May
12 2016
Shoreline Adult Ed.: The Healing Power of Psalms-A Spiritual Journey
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center (JWHC) of Jewish Famil…
May
12 2016
The Towers' Fall Prevention Series, Part II: Safe Stance
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
Part two of a six-part series will cover – Exercise: It Works, It’s Safe and It’s Fun!
Developed by Physical T…
May
12 2016
Federation Finance Committee Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Finance Committee Meeting
May
12 2016
Beckerman Jewish Film Series: 'In Search of Israeli Cuisine'
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Whitney Humanities Center
53 Wall St., New Haven
New Haven, CT 06511
7 p.m. | FREE Talk-back: Filmmaker Roger Sherman 6 p.m. reception prior to screening features food from the…
May
14 2016
Parent Education Seminars
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Catholic Charities
501 Lombard St.
New Haven, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
14 2016
Temple Beth Sholom Stand Up Comedy Night
8:30PM - 11:00PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Temple Beth Sholom presents Stand Up Comedy Night, May 14th at 8:30 p.m. Featured are comedian and actor Steve Scott,…
May
15 2016
May
16 2016
Spring Migratory Bird Walk at Massaro Farm
9:00AM
Massaro Community Farm
41 Ford Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Spring Migratory Bird Walk at Massaro Communtiy Farm.
May
15 2016
Beckerman Jewish Film Series: 'Dough'
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Madison Art Cinemas
761 Boston Post Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
DOUGH (MAY 15 RE-SCREENING) 10:30 a.m. | $10 Breakfast nosh provided Madison Art Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd.,…
May
15 2016
Book Celebration for Author Betsy Lerner
4:00PM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Please join us in this author showcase featuring New Haven native, Betsy Lerner and her memoir, The Bridge Ladies. Lo…
May
15 2016
Westville Synagogue Annual Spring Gala
5:00PM - 10:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Westville Synagogue Annual Gala
Honoring:
Lisa Stanger
Executive Director
Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven
Sh…
May
16 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…
May
16 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…
May
16 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…
May
16 2016
Beckerman Jewish Film Series: 'Sarah's Key'
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Best Video Film & Culture Center
1842 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
7 p.m. | $7 ($5 with JCC Membership ID) Intro & Talk-back with Film Expert Hank Paper Best Video Film & Cultural…
May
16 2016
Farm to Table Cooking Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join local Chef, Suzanne Beck, for a night of cooking instruction and community. Learn new recipes with seasonal prod…
May
17 2016
JCL Volunteer Appreciation Reception
12:30PM - 2:30PM
Long Wharf Theatre
222 Sargent Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
Light lunch reception for Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) volunteers at the Long Wharf Theatre. Beth Milles will …
May
17 2016
Parent Education Seminars
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Family Service
1440 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
17 2016
Human Trafficking: Slavery in the 21st Century
7:30PM - 9:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join the Wepawaug-CT Valley-West Rock Hadassah in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of G…
May
18 2016
The Towers' Fall Prevention Series, Part III: Safe Stance
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Rd
Orange, CT 06477
Part three of a six-part series will cover – Medication Management
The CDC states that although many types of medi…
May
18 2016
Parent Education Seminars
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
18 2016
Food4Kids Cooking Demo
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Home of Suzanne Hecht (directions upon registration)
Come meet famous Israeli Chef Dekel Oren for a hands-on cooking demo and tasting. Dekel brings his wide experience of…
May
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…
May
18 2016
Beckerman Jewish Film Series: 'Shine'
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Ln.
New Haven, CT 06519
7 p.m. | FREE Discussion following the film Tower One/Tower East, 18 Tower Ln., New Haven Based on the true story…
May
18 2016
Sugar Detox Workshop
7:00PM - 8:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Are you drawn to sweet foods? Do you crave sugary treats? Learn why we become addicted to sugar and how it affects…
May
18 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 …
May
18 2016
Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Sydney Perry
8:00PM - 9:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Topic: "The American Jewish Community Today: Status Report"
May
19 2016
Temple Beth Sholom Nosh and Learn
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Temple Beth Sholom presents a four-part Nosh and Learn Series on Thursdays, February 11th, March 10th, April 14th and…
May
19 2016
The Towers' Fall Prevention Series, Part III: Safe Stance
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
Part three of a six-part series will cover – Medication Management
The CDC states that although many types of medi…
May
19 2016
Parent Education Seminars
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Jewish Family Service
1440 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
20 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:…
May
22 2016
Celebrate Spring! Plant Sale & Maypole Festival & Massaro Farm Open House
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Massaro Community Farm
41 Ford Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Plant Sale and Maypole Festival with Farm Open House.
May
22 2016
JCC Family Fun Day featuring Touch-A-Truck
11:00AM - 2:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join us for the JCC's annual Family Fun Day featuring Touch-A-Truck! Climb and explore dozens of vehicles, play in th…
May
22 2016
Celebrate Spring Plant Sale & Maypole Dance
12:00PM - 5:00PM
Massaro Community Farm
41 ford Rd.
Wodobridge, CT 06525
Celebrate Spring - annual vegetable seedling & plant sale @ Massaro Community Farm, 41 Ford Road, Woodbridge, CT.
May
22 2016
Camp Laurelwood Open House
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Camp Laurelwood
463 Summer Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
Come see our beautiful grounds and join us for some s'mores and tours!
May
22 2016
Documentary: 'Stateless'
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
The screening will be followed by a panel of community members presenting their first hand experience with the…
May
22 2016
Annual Cnator's Concert with Isle Of Klezbos at Congregation Mishkan Israel
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
The featured performers for this special event are The Isle Of Klezbos. Enjoy an afternoon of eclectic, joyful and im…
May
22 2016
Concert featuring the Isle of Klezbos
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517
A concert by the soulful, fun-loving, all-women's klezmer powerhouse Isle of Klezbos.
May
22 2016
Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Rabbi Pesach Sommer
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Topic: "Blemished Kohanim: Why Are They Pasul?"
May
23 2016
Couch to 5K Clinic with Woodbridge Running Company
6:00PM - 6:45PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join the Fitness Center team and Woodbridge Running Company experts, Chris and Matt, for a Couch to 5k Clinic in the …
May
23 2016
May
24 2016
Parent Education Seminars
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Jewish Family Service
1440 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
24 2016
My Italian Secret - The Forgotten Italian Heroes of the Holocaust
5:30PM - 8:00PM
New Haven Free Public Library Ives Branch
133 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06510
Screening of the film "My Italian Secret" about Italians who rescued Jews and others during WWII - Tuesday, May 24…
May
24 2016
May
25 2016
Parent Education Seminars
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Jewish Family Service
1440 Whalley Ave.
New Haven, CT
Offered through the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. All programs are non-sectarian, and run a total …
May
25 2016
The Towers' Fall Prevention Series, Part IV: Safe Stance
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Or Shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Rd
Orange, CT 06477
Part four of a six-part series will cover – Risk Factors Associated with Age-Related Vision Loss
An expert in over…
May
25 2016
Lion of Judah and Pomegranate High Tea
4:30PM - 6:00PM
Private home
Join the Lions and Pomegranates as we roar to welcome new CEO, Judy Diamondstein with a High Tea. Learn more about th…
May
25 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 …
May
26 2016
Shoreline Adult Ed.: The Healing Power of Psalms-A Spiritual Journey
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min., Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center of Jewish Family Service…
May
26 2016
The Towers' Fall Prevention Series, Part IV: Safe Stance
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Emanuel
150 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
Part four of a six-part series will cover – Risk Factors Associated with Age-Related Vision Loss
An expert in over…
May
30 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…