Sukkot
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.
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Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2023
Oct 7 - Oct 8, 2023
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Oct 9, 2023
Columbus Day
Oct
2 2023
TRIBE in the Sukkah
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Enjoy a fun evening with refreshments. Reconnect with friends or if you're interested in joining, we'd love to meet y…
Oct
3 2023
Sushi in the Sukkah!
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford
335 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join us for a free Good. Great. Greater Hartford community get-together complete with complimentary sushi, pizza, war…
Oct
3 2023
Book in the Sukkah with BET Women's Network
5:45PM - 7:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Beth El Temple Women's Network proudly presents our 2023 Book in the Sukkah event!
Women's Network is hosting author…
Oct
3 2023
Brisket, Bourbon & Brews with Brotherhood
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Join CBI's Brotherhood during Sukkot in the CBI courtyard sukkah to eat and drink and celebrate the harvest season. R…
Oct
4 2023
Celebrating Sukkot @ the jcc
5:00PM - 6:30PM
In Israel there are many traditional foods enjoyed during the
holiday of Sukkot. Sukkot, also known as the Festival o…
Oct
4 2023
Pride in the Sukkah
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
All are welcome to CBI's LGBTQ+ affirming night in the sukkah! Join us in celebrate of the holiday, we'll craft rainb…
Oct
4 2023
West Hartford USY's "Sushi in the Sukkah"
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Beede Family Sukkah (address provided upon RSVP)
West Hartford, CT
Join West Hartford USY for our "Sushi in the Sukkah" event! Hang out with friends, learn to make your own sushi, and …
Oct
5 2023
Friendship Circle Sukkot Party
5:30PM - 7:00PM
CT
Friendship Circle Sukkot Party will bring together the entire community to celebrate in a comfortable and inclusive s…
Oct
5 2023
National Women's Philanthropy Board Chair Iris Kraemer dessert reception
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Evi Shekhman's home
12 Pembroke Hill
Farmington, CT 06032
Iris Kraemer, National Women's Philanthropy Board Chair will be visiting our Community on October 5th. We are having …
Oct
6 2023
Simchat Torah & Shabbat Service & Celebration
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
We hope you will join us for our Simchat Torah Celebration and Shabbat Service! We begin anew our annual cycle of rea…
Oct
7 2023
Chevra Mishnayot, Tractate Kiddushin
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Ongoing class. You can join at any time. Texts provided in both Hebrew and English.
Oct
7 2023
Simchat Torah Tot Shabbat
10:30AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Children under 6, siblings, parents, grandparents - the whole mishpocha - are invited to join us. We will sing and da…
Oct
10 2023
SAGE: The Upcoming Winter Virus Season with Dr. Kagan
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
The Upcoming Winter Virus Season with Dr. Jeff Kagan: CBI congregant Dr. Jeff Kagan will provide important health inf…
Oct
10 2023
Voices of Hope Board Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Kathy Fishman
20 Waterside Drive, Suite 100
Farmington, CT 06032
Voices of Hope Board Meeting
Oct
10 2023
Oct
11 2023
Oct
11 2023
Intro to Judaism
7:00PM - 9:15PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
The curriculum promises comprehensive study, including basic Hebrew, Jewish history, liturgy, holidays and life cycle…
Oct
12 2023
Confronting Domestic Violence in the Jewish Community
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Mandell JCC - Board Room
We invite professional leadership from the Jewish community to join us for a conversation about the prevalence of dom…
Oct
14 2023
The Power of Story: Exploring Hasidic Tales as a Path to Blessing
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Holy Family Monastery
303 Tunxis Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
In this highly interactive exploration of the power of story to liberate us from conditioning, Rabbi Rami Shapiro…
Oct
14 2023
Chevra Mishnayot, Tractate Kiddushin
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Ongoing class. You can join at any time. Texts provided in both Hebrew and English.
Oct
14 2023
Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival
7:00PM - 9:00PM
TBD
Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival October Films
Oct
15 2023
Oct
15 2023
Shir Joy
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
"Shir Joy" is our CBI community singing group and about to begin its second year. This is a group for those who love …
Oct
15 2023
Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival October films. All details subject to change.
Oct
15 2023
Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival
7:00PM - 9:00PM
TBD
Phyllis Hoffman Hartford Jewish Film Festival October Films
Oct
16 2023
Beth David Synagogue Board Meeting
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Beth David Synagogue Board Meeting
Oct
17 2023
Oct
18 2023
JLA's Presidents' Circle
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Presidents and chairs of area synagogue and Jewish agency boards are welcome to join us for a light dinner, networkin…
Oct
19 2023
JCRC Board Meeting
5:30PM - 7:30PM
JFGH Board Room, CSB Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
JCRC September Board Meeting-In person-JFGH Board Room
Oct
19 2023
JTConnect Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Community Services Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Board of Directors meeting for JTConnect program
Oct
19 2023
Schechter Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Schechter Day School
26 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06117
Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees
Oct
20 2023
Oct
21 2023
Organ Sounds Concert featuring Ronald Ebrecht
6:45PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Celebrating the 90th Birthday of our Historic Austin Organ! Join us for the second concert of our 2023-2024 season ma…
Oct
21 2023
Chevra Mishnayot, Tractate Kiddushin
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Ongoing class. You can join at any time. Texts provided in both Hebrew and English.
Oct
21 2023
Shabbark Shalom
4:00PM - 5:00PM
West Hartford Reservoir
Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Join us for a walk on the trails at the WH Reservoir and a short Havdalah service. This activity is open to all; dogs…
Oct
22 2023
From Paratrooper to Public Defender: Morton Katz
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join the Jewish Historical Society for a presentation by Morton Katz, who served as a paratrooper in World War II.…
Oct
22 2023
RED LETTER: Distinguished Service Award Banquet
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
The Beth El Temple Men's Club cordially invites you to attend our Distinguished Service Award Banquet honoring Judith…
Oct
24 2023
SAGE: Musical Entertainment with Jeff Weiselberg
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenu
West Hartford, CT 06119
Local jazz pianist and vocalist Jeff Weiselberg returns to the “SAGE Stage” for an hour of musical enjoyment. He …
Oct
25 2023
Mandell JCC - Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Mandell JCC - Board Meeting
Oct
26 2023
Oct
26 2023
Monthly Schechter Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Solomon Schechter Day School
96 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06107
The monthly Board Meeting addresses topics of significance to Schechter and includes key administrative staff
Oct
26 2023
CBI's Adult Ed: A Physician's Personal Account of the Yom Kippur War
8:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Virtual only program, register at cbict.org. Itzhak Brook and “A Physician’s Personal Account of the Yom Kippur W…
Oct
27 2023
Shabbat LIVE! Service, then Dinner & Concert with Adam Blotner
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
You've joined him for services, how come hear his own compositions and inspirations. We'll begin the evening with our…
Oct
28 2023
Chevra Mishnayot, Tractate Kiddushin
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Ongoing class. You can join at any time. Texts provided in both Hebrew and English.
Oct
29 2023
Golda's Balcony: Play & Talk Back
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Congregation Beth Israel presents "Golda’s Balcony", a ninety-minute tour-de-force starring Sandra Laub. With humor…
Oct
29 2023
forum on aging
4:00PM - 5:30PM
temple beth torah
130 main st
wethersfield, CT 06109
small group forum to discuss aging process, coping mechanisms
Oct
29 2023
FIDF Westchester and Connecticut Annual Dinner
5:00PM - 9:30PM
Join us for an evening filled with celebrating IDF soldiers and learn more about what FIDF has accomplished.
Oct
30 2023
Class- Jewish Music with Cantor Ness
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Hoffman/SummerWood
160 Simsbury Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
History of Jewish Music and composers