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4 2019
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Community Services Building - Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave
Suite c
West Hartford, CT 06117
Jewish Leadership Academy Advisory Board Meeting in the CSB Board Room
4 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Book Group at Congregation Beth Israel:
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
This is the extraordinary tal…
5 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB Board Room
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
JCRC Board Meeting
6 2019
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Susan Lentini
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to the Mandell JCC's Family Room for a drop-in PJ playtime at @ 10:45am.
At 11:15 am we will gather for Shabbat …
8 2019
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
This event is free and open to the public! Prospective members encouraged to join us! Please bring a can of tuna to d…
8 2019
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Andi Fliegel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Join us for ice cream and catch up with your YEP friends! For grades pre-K through 5. Learn more here.
8 2019
8 2019
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Mandell JCC Innovation Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Prof. Deborah Dash Moore
AT HOME IN AMERICA? FROM 20TH CENTURY CITY TO 21ST CENTURY SUBURB
Sunday, September 8, 2019
…
9 2019
9 2019
7:00PM - 8:30PM
ALL JEWISH EDUCATORS WELCOME!!
Contact Jennifer to register.
jschwartzman@jewishhartford.org
10 2019
10 2019
10 2019
11 2019
10:30AM - 11:30AM
The Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Opening Our Hearts for the New Year
Wednesdays, September 11, 18 & 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mandell JCC
…
11 2019
10 2019
5:30PM - 5:00PM
Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford , CT 06106
“Birds of Longing: Exile and Memory”
An exhibition of fiber art by Laurie Wohl
at Charter Oak Cultural Center, 21…
11 2019
6:00PM - 9:00PM
RED LETTER: Jewish Community Foundation Donor Reception
12 2019
7:30AM - 9:45AM
Infinity Hall Hartford
32 Front Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Leading with a Purpose: Searching for Civic Spirit
with Lee Bolman, Ph.D., author of Leading with Soul: An Uncommon J…
12 2019
12:30PM - 2:00PM
Chase Family Gallery of the Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Trailblazer: Connecticut Jewish Women Making History
A Women’s Luncheon with Judith Rosenbaum, Ph.D.
The Jewish Hi…
12 2019
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Congregation Kol Haverim
1079 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
This training is for new volunteers who to participate in reading mentoring during the school year.
12 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Come learn about our 2020 March of the Living Adult trip and hear from Eli Rubenstein, founder March of the Living.
12 2019
13 2019
10:00AM - 11:30PM
Mandell JCC
Zachs Campus, 335 Bloomfield Av
West Hartford, CT 06117
GRANDPARENT’S CIRCLE
Fridays, September 13, 20; Oct 4, 11, 18; 10:00-11:30am
Mandell JCC Zachs Campus 335 Bloomfield Av…
13 2019
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Susan Lentini
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to the Mandell JCC's Family Room for a drop-in PJ playtime at @ 10:45am.
At 11:15 am we will gather for Shabbat …
13 2019
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Enjoy a Shabbat Under the Stars at Beth El Temple! Join us for a BBQ dinner and outdoor family service. RSVP by Septe…
15 2019
9:00AM - 12:30PM
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 t…
15 2019
10:00AM - 11:00AM
4-H Education Center at Auerfarm
158 Auer Farm Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
As we get ready for Rosh Hashanah, meet at the 4-H Education Center at Auerfarm to see the animals, enjoy a hayride t…
15 2019
10:30AM - 12:30PM
The Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Friends of Yiddish – Sunday, September 15 @ 10:30 a.m. at the Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford – f…
15 2019
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Lisa Lenkiewicz
Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
Emanuel Synagogue Centennial Party
16 2019
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Community Services Building - Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave
Suite c
West Hartford, CT 06117
PRESIDENTS' CIRCLE PROGRAM AND DISCUSSION
GRACE UNDER PRESSURE
Handling Unexpected Questions and Concerns
with Deb…
16 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
University of Hartford
Museum of Jewish Civilization
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Avinoam Patt will discuss "The Joint Distribution Committee: A Century of Humanitarianism + A Legacy of Service: The …
17 2019
6:00PM - 8:00PM
as yet undetermined
So many parents are now unable to provide for their own retirement due to the cost of supporting an adult child or…
17 2019
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Mandell JCC Innovation Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
This training is for new volunteers who wish to participate in reading mentoring during the school year.
18 2019
12:00PM - 3:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Beth El Temple Chai Society invites the community to a luncheon and concert. Congregation Beth Israel's Cantor Stepha…
18 2019
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
This training is for new volunteers who wish to participate in reading mentoring during the school year.
18 2019
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Jonathan's Dream Playground
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Wednesday September 18th @ 3:30-5:00 pm
At this “kid friendly” family event at Jonathan's Dream you will meet Meg…
18 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
CSB Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
Federation Board Meeting
19 2019
4:30PM - 6:30PM
333 Bloomfield Avenue
Suite D
West Hartford, CT 06117
Jewish Community Foundation Board Meeting
19 2019
20 2019
7:30AM - 9:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Bridging the Divide: Building Peace, Coexistence and Partnership between Jewish and Arab Citizens of Israel
Lee Gord…
20 2019
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Susan Lentini
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to the Mandell JCC's Family Room for a drop-in PJ playtime at @ 10:45am.
At 11:15 am we will gather for Shabbat …
20 2019
12:45PM - 1:30PM
Susan Lentini
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
CHALLAH FOR THE NEW YEAR
Friday September 20th @ 12:45 pm or 4:30 pm
Mandell JCC
Have you ever braided a round challa…
20 2019
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Join us for a pressure-free Shabbat dinner. We'll cook together and unwind from the long week. RSVP to skupfer@cbict.…
21 2019
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Elizabeth Park
Asylum and Prospect Avenues
West Hartford, CT 06119
Children under 3 and their parents are invited to join Rabbi Andi Fliegel and toddler Matan for fun and games.
22 2019
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom
55 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
Join this family friendly program as we welcome Shabbat with the youngest among us!
Geared toward children ages birth…
22 2019
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Come learn and prepare yourself for the Yamim Noraim – the High Holy Days - as we study together what our teachers …
22 2019
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Mandell JCC Board Room
Yizkor service for the Six Million. The service will take place indoors, followed by visits to the outdoor memorial (…
22 2019
5:00PM - 8:15PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Beth El Temple Men's Club proudly invites the entire community to the Distinguished Service Award Banquet. Join us as…
22 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth Sholom B'nai Israel
400 Middle Turnpike East
Manchester, CT 06040
Beth Sholom B’nai Israel, 400 Middle Tnpk. E., Manchester is pleased to present an exciting evening of comedy Sunda…
23 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
University of Hartford
Maurice Greenberg Center
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Harford,, CT 06117
Israel film screening and discussion: "A Borrowed Identity" with Yifat Avner
24 2019
5:00PM - 9:00PM
The Emanuel Synagogue
160 Mohegan Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
HINENI: Living Joyously in Uncertain Times
An Evening of Voices and Visions
With Dr. Ruth Westheimer
And special gues…
24 2019
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Board Meeting
25 2019
6:00PM - 9:00PM
44 Imperial Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
ADL Regional Board meeting, followed by a community briefing.
25 2019
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Young adults of all abilities from Friendship Circle and Chabad UHA will shape and season the
world’s most deliciou…
26 2019
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
JFS meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Meeting to be held in the Community Services Building large conference room.
27 2019
10:45AM - 12:00PM
Susan Lentini
Zachs Campus
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Come to the Mandell JCC's Family Room for a drop-in PJ playtime at @ 10:45am.
At 11:15 am we will gather for Shabbat …
29 2019
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom
55 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
Community Rosh Hashanah service. Family Friendly, open to all, no tickets needed.
30 2019
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation-Emek Shalom
55 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
Join us for this family friendly Rosh Hashanah service! All are welcome, no tickets needed.
Come join us in song and…