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Community Calendar
Click here for directions to submit your Jewish nonprofit community event to the Community Calendar. Federation encourages you to consult and follow the latest Connecticut COVID-19 guidelines when planning in-person events.
ABOUT RED AND ORANGE LETTER EVENTS:
- To request a Red or Orange Letter event, please submit your event as you would any other, but include “RED LETTER: Event Name” or “ORANGE LETTER: Event Name” as the title (for example: RED LETTER: JCC Annual Meeting).
- All events will be added to the Community Calendar in the order they were submitted.
QUESTIONS? Contact Samantha Schoenberg at schoenberg@jewishhartford.org.
To download a four-year Jewish Holiday Calendar, click here.
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Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with Six13 live at The Bushnell in Hartford. World renowned acapella parody group Six13, known for their videos like Bohemian Chanukah (a Queen adaptation), a Billy Joel Passover, a We...
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Apr 21, 2019
Dec
14 2018
Jun
7 2019
SHABBAT SHEBANG
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy of Greater Hartford
53 Gabb Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Friday morning is one of our most exciting and joyful mornings. Our Shabbat program starts by learning Parshat…
Apr
2 2019
JLA Advisory Board Meeting
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Community Service Building Board Room
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Advisory Board Meeting for Jewish Leadership Academy members.
Apr
2 2019
Fashion, Friends and Fun - to benefit JCC Adults with Special Needs program
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
An evening of Fashion, Friends and Fun to benefit the Mandell JCC Adults with Special Needs program - fashion show, d…
Apr
2 2019
HAGH Executive Board Meeting
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy of Greater Hartford
53 Gabb Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Executive Board Meeting - HAGH
Apr
3 2019
Lillian Fund Committee Kickoff Meeting
5:00PM - 7:00PM
TBD
A meeting of the Lillian Fund Committee of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford
Apr
3 2019
JFGH Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB Board Room
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT
Federation Board Meeting
Apr
3 2019
Apr
4 2019
Schechter Board Meeting
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford
26 Buena Vista Ave
West Hartford, CT 06119
Board of Trustees Meeting
Solomon Schechter Day School
Apr
4 2019
HINENI Community Conversation
12:00PM - 2:00PM
CSB Boardroom
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
HINENI Community Conversation: Alexandra Shklar will come speak for a lunch and learn on April 4th 12-1:30. Her topic…
Apr
4 2019
Graffiti and the Forgotten Jews of Antiquity
12:30PM - 1:30PM
UConn Storrs Campus
Werth Tower 112
2378 Alumni Drive
Storrs, CT 06269
About the Talk Few direct clues exist to the everyday lives and beliefs of ordinary Jews in antiquity. Prevailing…
Apr
4 2019
PJ Library Passover Story Time
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Family Room Mandell JCC
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
PJ Bear is excited about having families stop by the Family Room to hear stories and make a special matzoh inspired c…
Apr
4 2019
Painting for Passover with PJ Library
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Family Room Mandell JCC
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Get ready for Passover by painting a wine glass to use at your Seder as either a Cup for Elijah or Miriam. $5 per chi…
Apr
4 2019
JHER Adult Ed Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Jewish Hartford - European Roots Adult Ed miniseries - rediscovering Jewish life in Eastern Europe with Professor Sam…
Apr
4 2019
Understanding Current Anti-Semitism
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
Understanding Current Anti-Semitism with Charles Asher Small, D. Phil, Founding Director and President of the Institu…
Apr
5 2019
Apr
7 2019
Amiel BaKehila in Greater Hartford: From Slavery to Freedom
12:00AM - 11:55PM
Various locations TBD
Under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the Ohr Torah Stone network, ABK is partnering wit…
Apr
5 2019
PJ Library Shabbat Club
10:45AM - 11:45AM
Mandell Jewish Community Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Bring the children for a for a special drop in PJ Playdate and Shabbat celebration.
Through hands on activities, the…
Apr
6 2019
Shabbat Lunch & Learn
11:30AM - 1:30PM
B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
What Can Faith Communities Do About Climate Change? Shabbat Lunch & Learn – Saturday, April 6 following 9:30 a.m. s…
Apr
7 2019
African Asylum Seekers & the Road to Israel
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Mandell JCC Innovation Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join Us for a Brunch & Learn:
African Asylum Seekers and the Road to Israel
with Leah Hecht of the African Refugee De…
Apr
7 2019
Good Deeds Day
10:00AM - 7:30PM
Mandell JCC
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Good Deeds Day is an international day of service started in Israel but has since spread globally. On this day people…
Apr
7 2019
Pre-Passover Journey
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Maria daCunha
180 Still Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Pack Your Timbrels: A Pre-Passover Journey with Miriam
Sunday, April 7th at 11:00 am at B'nai Tikvoh-Sholom, 180 Stil…
Apr
7 2019
JTConnect Good Deeds Day
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Temple Sinai Newington
41 W Hartford Rd
Newington, CT 06111
JTConnect is partnering with Temple Sinai Newington for Good Deeds Day. We will be making dog treats to donate and gi…
Apr
7 2019
Red Letter: Beth El Music & Arts Concert
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
See betheltemplemusic.com for more details.
Apr
8 2019
Apr
9 2019
HHNE Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
HHNE
300 Bloomfield Avenue
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117
HHNE Board Meeting
Apr
9 2019
Tea and Torah Tuesdays
7:30PM - 8:30PM
SPoT Coffee
65 Memorial Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
Join Beth David Director of Outreach Jenna Englender at SPoT Coffee in Blue Back Square at 7:30 on the 2nd and 4th Tu…
Apr
10 2019
Chai Society Luncheon and Concert: "Music for the Jewish Soul"
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
The community is welcome to join Beth El Temple Chai Society as it presents:
a Luncheon and Concert: “Music for the…
Apr
10 2019
Interfaith Seder-JCRC
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Join us as we invite the greater Hartford faith community to be a guest at our seder
Apr
10 2019
Many Voices: One Torah -- Night of Hagaddah Insights
7:45PM - 8:45PM
Young Israel of West Hartford
2240 Albany Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Many Voices: One Torah -- Night of Hagaddah Insights Take a break from cooking and cleaning and join local rabbis…
Apr
11 2019
Apr
11 2019
JHER Adult Ed Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Sevices Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford , CT 06117
Jewish Hartford - European Roots Adult Ed miniseries - rediscovering Jewish life in Eastern Europe with Professor Sam…
Apr
11 2019
"Secret of Chabad" Author
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Chabad House of Greater Hartford
2352 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Secret of Chabad Lecture by Eliezrie (author)
Apr
12 2019
SHABBAT SHEBANG
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy of Greater Hartford
53 Gabb Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Friday morning is one of our most exciting and joyful mornings. Our Shabbat program starts by learning Parshat…
Apr
12 2019
PJ Library Shabbat Club
10:45AM - 11:45AM
Mandell Jewish Community Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Bring the children for a for a special drop in PJ Playdate and Shabbat celebration.
Through hands on activities, the…
Apr
14 2019
JewGood Hartford Brunch & Learn
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Real Art Ways
56 Arbor Street
Hartford,
JewGood Hartford Brunch & Learn
Apr
14 2019
Speak Up and Exhibit Opening - Voices of Hope
11:00AM - 3:00PM
Kathy Fishman
Speak Up Showcase is from 11:00-12:30
Descendants of Holocaust Survivors Speak Up Showcase
Unique storytelling fea…
Apr
14 2019
S'mores & Tours: Camp Laurelwood Open House
1:00PM - 3:00PM
jennifer gelband
463 Summer Hill Rd
Madison, CT 06443
Check out Camp Laurelwood! Meet with friendly staff, see our newly renovated campus, and enjoy an afternoon at camp…
Apr
14 2019
Red Letter: Solomon Schechter's Ner Tamid
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Solomon Schechter's Ner Tamid Gala.
5:30pm - 7:00pm Donor Reception and Dinner
7:00pm - 9:00pm Program followed …
Apr
15 2019
RED LETTER: JFS Tara’s Closet Ribbon Cutting and Volunteer Event
5:00PM - 7:00PM
JFS Annual Volunteer Recognition Event including Ribbon Cutting for Tara's Closet
Apr
15 2019
Howard J. Siegal Leadership Institute
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Mandell JCC Board Room
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
THE JEWISH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AND JEWISH FEDERATION PRESENT
THE HOWARD J. SIEGAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
SO YOU HAD A GR…
Apr
15 2019
2018 Wallant Award Ceremony
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
Innovation Center
West Hartford, CT 06117
2018 Edward Lewis Wallant Award Ceremony, sponsored by the Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies.
Apr
18 2019
NCCJ 2019 Human Relations Award Banquet
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Hartford Marriott Downtown
Hartford, CT
For tickets and other information please contact NCCJ's Event Coordinator at 860-683-1039.
Apr
18 2019
JHER Adult Ed Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Jewish Hartford - European Roots Adult Ed miniseries - rediscovering Jewish life in Eastern Europe with Professor Sam…
Apr
19 2019
PJ Library Shabbat Club
10:45AM - 11:45AM
Mandell Jewish Community Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Bring the children for a for a special drop in PJ Playdate and Shabbat celebration.
Through hands on activities, the…
Apr
20 2019
Community 2nd Seder
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom
55 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
A Community 2nd Seder is being held at Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom.
Join us on April 20th at 6…
Apr
22 2019
JCRC Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB-Board Room
Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
JCRC Board Meeting
Apr
23 2019
Apr
23 2019
JHS Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Meeting of the Board of Directors of the JHS
Apr
23 2019
Tea and Torah Tuesdays
7:30PM - 8:30PM
SPoT Coffee
65 Memorial Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
Join Director of Outreach Jenna Englender at SPoT Coffee in Blue Back Square at 7:30 on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of ea…
Apr
24 2019
JHER Adult Ed Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Comunity Services Building
333 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford , CT 06117
Jewish Hartford - European Roots Adult Ed miniseries - rediscovering Jewish life in Eastern Europe with Professor Sam…
Apr
28 2019
JHSGH Slow Roll Bike Tour
12:00AM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Check-in/Orientation, 9:00 am Community Services Building, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford
Bike Tour 9:30 to 12:…
Apr
28 2019
'Parenting and Grandparenting through a Jewish Lens'
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom
55 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
Rabbi Stephen Karol joins us from New York to present a program on 'Parenting and Grandparenting through a Jewish…
Apr
28 2019
Drumming Circle @ The Emanuel
2:00PM - 4:00PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford , CT 06117
Drumming circle
Apr
28 2019
RED LETTER: Yom Hashoah Commemoration
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Community-wide commemoration to honor the memory of the martyred six million. Candle lighting and procession at 6:00p…
Apr
29 2019
Community-Wide Reading of the Names
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
A community-wide reading of the names, to honor the memory of the six million Holocaust victims, will take place all …
Apr
29 2019
Legislative Reception and Exhibit
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Connecticut Historical Society
1 Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Please join JCRC and JFACT for a Legislative Reception and Exhibit
"Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow"
Monday…
Apr
30 2019
CLI Workshop "Change: Today, Tomorrow, Forever"
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford,
CLI is an intensive, 12-month program for rising Jewish leaders. Participants are nominated by their synagogue or age…