Columbus Day
Community Calendar
A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.
Oct 10, 2016
Oct
1 2016
Meditation for the Season of Awe with Robin Goldberg
12:45PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Oct
3 2016
No JCC After School - Rosh Hashanah
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The JCC Campus and After School program will be closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah on Monday, 10/3 and Tuesday, 10/4.
Oct
3 2016
Rosh Hashanah Family Services at Mishkan Israel
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
The Congregation Mishkan Israel conducts Family Services for the High Holy Days that are open to the community. No ti…
Oct
3 2016
PJ Library - New Year Ceremony on Madison Beach
2:30PM - 4:00PM
Madison Beach
60 Soundview Ave.
Madison, 06443
Music, spiritual reflection, and light refreshments to help us e nter the new year. In
partnership with Temple Beth T…
Oct
4 2016
No JCC After School - Rosh Hashanah
7:00AM - 6:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The JCC Campus and After School program will be closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah on Monday, 10/3 and Tuesday, 10/4.
Oct
5 2016
Safe Stance: Fall Prevention Series - Tower One On the Shoreline - Part 4
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
Take a safe stance and hear about Planning the Next Steps—Should I Stay or Should I Go? Avoids the risks associated…
Oct
5 2016
Bricks4Kidz LEGO Experience
4:15PM - 5:15PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join Bricks4Kidz for a LEGO® STEM experience at the JCC. Our projects, designed by engineers and architects, motiva…
Oct
5 2016
A Taste of Israeli Cuisine - JCC Cooking Series
7:00PM - 8:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Explore the regions of Israel through their culinary identity with local chefs Sahar Yahav and Lara Thomas from The …
Oct
5 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 …
Oct
5 2016
Ezra Academy Board of Directors Meeting
7:30PM - 9:00PM
B'nai Jacob Library
Ezra Academy Board of Directors meeting
Oct
6 2016
Marrakech Health and Wellness Fair at the JCC
9:30AM - 12:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Please join us at the JCC for a "healthy dose" of information! Get a flu shot and sample some healthy treats. Visit w…
Oct
6 2016
Kidding Around Yoga at the JCC
4:30PM - 5:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join Sherri Sosensky from Kidding Around Yoga in Studio II after school to learn the basics of yoga with a fun twist!…
Oct
8 2016
Massaro Farm Family Fun Day & Harvest Festival
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Massaro Community Farm
41 Ford Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
We hope you can join us for this annual family-friendly event, taking place this year on Saturday, October 8 from 1:0…
Oct
9 2016
Major Gifts RED LETTER DAY
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Guilford Yacht Club
379 New Whitfield Street
Guilford, CT 06437
Save the date!
This year's major gifts event will be a catered brunch held at the Guilford Yacht Club. Our featured …
Oct
9 2016
Kever Avot: RELOCATED TO JCC
2:30PM - 3:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
***UPDATE: Due to weather conditions Kever Avot will be held in the JCCÂ Auditorium at 2:30pm today ***
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Oct
10 2016
Columbus Day School Vacation Program
9:00AM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Full day School Vacation Program for children in grades K-8.
The day includes a kosher peanut free morning and after…
Oct
10 2016
PJ Library New Year Nature Walk - Tashlich
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Woodbridge Blue Trail - Mill River
915 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06517
Join PJÂ families for Tashlich, a New Year nature hike and a PJ Library story about Jonah and the Whale. Meet in fron…
Oct
10 2016
Oct
11 2016
No JCC After School - Erev Yom Kippur
8:00AM - 3:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
There will be no JCC After School or extended care in observance of Erev Yom Kippur.
The JCC will be open from 8 a.…
Oct
12 2016
No JCC After School - Yom Kippur
9:00AM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The JCC and After School Program will be closed in observance of Yom Kippur.
Oct
12 2016
Yom Kippur Family Services at Mishkan Israel
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
The Congregation Mishkan Israel conducts Family Services for the High Holy Days that are open to the community. No ti…
Oct
12 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 …
Oct
13 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 Serv…
Oct
13 2016
PJ Library Goes to Bishop's Orchard - A Happiness & Harvest Event
3:30PM - 5:30PM
Bishop's Orchard Guilford Farm Market
1355 Boston Post Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
Join PJÂ families to learn about the Holiday of Sukkot - bringing in happiness while we gather for apple picking, app…
Oct
13 2016
Kidding Around Yoga at the JCC
4:30PM - 5:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join Sherri Sosensky from Kidding Around Yoga in Studio II after school to learn the basics of yoga with a fun twist!…
Oct
13 2016
Social Media Workshop
6:00PM - 7:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Looking for more 'Likes' or 'Followers'? Want to know what-when-why to post? The JCC of Greater New Haven in partners…
Oct
16 2016
Preschool Sukkoth Story Time and Social Hour
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 Sukkot for children ages birth through…
Oct
16 2016
Joyfully Jewish with PJ Library & Kidding Around Yoga
1:00PM - 2:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven - Studio II
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join PJ Library and local Torah Yoga teacher Sherri Sosensky from Kidding Around Yoga. This program is for children…
Oct
16 2016
PJ Library Sukkah story, craft and song time at Yale-Slifka Sukka
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life
80 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Join PJ Library for a Sukkah experience at the Yale Slifka Center Sukkah. Storytime, songs, a craft and snacks will b…
Oct
16 2016
Sukkot Harvest, Potluck, Service and Ice Cream Social
4:30PM - 8:00PM
Temple Beth David
3 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
Celebrate Sukkot at Temple Beth David in Cheshire with a harvest of our Mitzvah Garden, a potluck dinner, Sukkot…
Oct
17 2016
No JCC After School - Sukkot
9:00AM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The JCC and After School Program will be closed in observance of Sukkot.
Oct
19 2016
Bricks4Kidz LEGO Experience
4:15PM - 5:15PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join Bricks4Kidz for a LEGO® STEM experience at the JCC. Our projects, designed by engineers and architects, motiva…
Oct
19 2016
Tower One Tower East Annual Meeting
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519
Tower One/Tower East Annual Meeting and Installation of Board of Directors and Officers.
Oct
19 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 …
Oct
20 2016
Kidding Around Yoga at the JCC
4:30PM - 5:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join Sherri Sosensky from Kidding Around Yoga in Studio II after school to learn the basics of yoga with a fun twist!…
Oct
20 2016
JCC's Third Thursdays: Pizza in the Hut
6:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Canceled - Celebrate fall and Sukkot with the JCC and your Greater New Haven Community! Share your New Year’s resol…
Oct
20 2016
Maimonides Society Sukkot Evening
6:00PM - 7:30PM
For more information, please contact Josh Squire at jsquire@jewishnewhaven.org
Oct
21 2016
Oct
22 2016
Denial - Film screening and talk-back
7:40PM - 10:00PM
Madison Art Cinemas
761 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven will Sponsor a Talk-Back after screening of Denial
Oct
23 2016
Amistad Academy Orchestra Concert
11:00AM - 1:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven - Vine Auditorium
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Amistad Academy Middle School Orchestra will perform custom arrangements for the following songs:
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Oct
23 2016
S'mores and Tours at Camp Laurelwood!
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Camp Laurelwood
463 Summer Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
S'mores and Tours at Camp Laurelwood!
Meet with friendly staff while visiting our newly renovated campus!
RSVP to eve…
Oct
23 2016
Simchat Torah Services at Mishkan Israel
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Congregation Mishkan Israel invites the entire community to celebrate the joyous holiday of Simchat Torah. Come join …
Oct
24 2016
No JCC After School - Shmini Atzeret
9:00AM - 4:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The JCC and After School Program will be closed in observance of Shmini Atzeret.
Oct
26 2016
Shoreline Jewish Heritage Program at Evergreen Woods
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Evergreen Woods Vibrant Living Center
88 Notch Hill Road
Pavilion Room
North Branford, CT 06471
DUE TO THE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - JEWISH HERITAGE HAS BEEN MOVED FROM ITS REGULAR 3RD MONDAY 2:30P TIME SLOT.…
Oct
26 2016
Bricks4Kidz LEGO Experience
4:15PM - 5:15PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join Bricks4Kidz for a LEGO® STEM experience at the JCC. Our projects, designed by engineers and architects, motiva…
Oct
26 2016
Foundation Investment Committee Meeting
5:30PM - 7:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Jewish Foundation Investment Committee Meeting.
Oct
26 2016
JCC Board of Directors Meeting
6:30PM - 8:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
JCC Board of Directors meeting.
Oct
26 2016
"Treyf" with Author Elissa Altman
7:00PM - 9:00PM
R.J. Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443
In this richly textured narrative, Altman reveals how she learned to interweave the contradictory threads of her li…
Oct
26 2016
SOLD OUT: A Taste of Israeli Cuisine - JCC Cooking Series
7:00PM - 8:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Explore the regions of Israel through their culinary identity with local chefs Sahar Yahav and Lara Thomas from The M…
Oct
26 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 …
Oct
27 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 Serv…
Oct
27 2016
Kidding Around Yoga at the JCC
4:30PM - 5:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join Sherri Sosensky from Kidding Around Yoga in Studio II after school to learn the basics of yoga with a fun twist!…
Oct
27 2016
Author and Scholar Linda Greenhouse: Supreme Court
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join the JCC of Greater New Haven in presenting Linda Greenhouse, distinguished journalist and Yale Law School gradua…
Oct
29 2016
Jewish Federation Major Gifts Event
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Jewish Federation Special Event for households or individuals who contribute $5,000 or more to the annual campaign.
Oct
30 2016
Jewish High School of CT Open House
1:30PM - 4:00PM
JHSC
1937 West Main Street
Solvay Building
Stamford, CT 06903
Please join us to learn more about JHSC, tour our facility, and meet our students, faculty and administrators.
Oct
30 2016
Oct
31 2016
"Casting Lots" with Author Susan Silverman
2:00PM - 3:30PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The JCC of Greater New Haven in partnership with Jewish Family Services (JFS) and Women's Philanthropy, welcomes aut…
Oct
31 2016
Senior Day at the JCC
12:30PM - 2:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
The JCC invites all senior citizens in the community to join us to lunch and learn. This event is free and open to th…
Oct
31 2016
Bricks4Kidz Junior Robotics
4:15PM - 5:45PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ignite your kid’s imagination and creativity as they build our proprietary Bricks4Kidz motorized LEGO® models and …