Yom Yerushalayim
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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Jun 5, 2024
Jun 11, 2024
Erev Shavuot
Jun 12, 2024
Shavuot
Jun 13, 2024
Shavuot
Jun 19, 2024
Juneteenth
May
31 2024
Jun
2 2024
Prospective Member Shabbaton
12:00PM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
Discover Beth David at our Prospective Member Shabbaton, May 31-June 2, featuring Scholar-in-Residence Jordan Gorfink…
Jun
1 2024
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.
Jun
2 2024
RED LETTER: Israel Independence Day Celebration -Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119
Yom Ha'atmzut Celebration!
come celebrate Israel independence Day at the JCC! broad community event - free and open f…
Jun
2 2024
Shirei Libeinu (The songs of our heart) Israel in Song
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut with a concert of Israeli songs, featuring voices from Israel and musicians from great H…
Jun
3 2024
RED LETTER: Community Legacy Celebration
5:00PM - 7:00PM
TBD
Join the Jewish Community Foundation and its partner organizations to celebrate our community's commitment to future …
Jun
4 2024
RED LETTER: Holocaust Survivor Day
12:00PM - 2:00PM
Mandell JCC
CT 6
Join us to celebrate the Holocaust survivors in our community.
Jun
4 2024
Jun
4 2024
Women Committing to Action
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Mark Twain House and Museum
385 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
Join our community Security Director, John Colangelo, in a special training just for women. For yourselves and your f…
Jun
5 2024
Emerging Leadership: 2.5 Minute Ride
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Reception, performance, and post-show talk-back
Join Greater Hartford’s community of emerging leaders, together wi…
Jun
6 2024
Talmud Brachot Study Group
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
This has been an ongoing group for several years. We welcome newcomers. Some familiarity with Talmud and Aramaic reco…
Jun
6 2024
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
Jun
6 2024
Schechter Graduation
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Schechter Day School
26 Buena Vista Road
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join us as we celebrate the 2024 Schechter Graduates!
Jun
8 2024
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.
Jun
9 2024
RED LETTER: Beth El Temple Honors the Career of Cantor Joseph Ness
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Beth El Temple
2626 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
As Beth El Temple’s Annual Spring Event, we are honored to come together for A Sunday Evening of Special Music and…
Jun
10 2024
JCRC Board Meeting
5:30PM - 7:30PM
JFGH Board Room, CSB Building
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
JCRC June Board Meeting-In person-JFGH Board Room
Jun
11 2024
SAGE: The Elizabeth Park Conservancy with Christine Doty
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
The Conservancy contributes significantly to the maintenance, preservation, and improvement of Elizabeth Park, our ur…
Jun
11 2024
Jun
13 2024
Jun
13 2024
Talmud Brachot Study Group
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
This has been an ongoing group for several years. We welcome newcomers. Some familiarity with Talmud and Aramaic reco…
Jun
14 2024
Shabbat and Shavuot Service
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation
37 Main Street
Southington, CT 06479
Shavuot service will be combined with a Shabbat service in Southington on 6/14.
Jun
15 2024
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.
Jun
15 2024
CBI's 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…
Jun
15 2024
CBI's 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 on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford and a short Havdalah servi…
Jun
17 2024
Jun
18 2024
Jun
18 2024
Jun
18 2024
Jun
19 2024
FILM SCREENING | Nathan-ism
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Yiddish Book Center
1021 West St
Amherst, MA 01002
Join us for an in-person screening of Nathan-ism, a film by Elan Golod, at the Yiddish Book Center. At the end of Wor…
Jun
19 2024
Mandell JCC - Annual Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Join us at the Mandell JCC Annual Meeting as we celebrate the past year of accomplishments, our staff members, Board …
Jun
20 2024
Talmud Brachot Study Group
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
This has been an ongoing group for several years. We welcome newcomers. Some familiarity with Talmud and Aramaic reco…
Jun
20 2024
JFGH Board Meeting
5:00PM - 7:00PM
JFGH Board Room
333 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
JFGH Board Meeting
Jun
20 2024
Beth El Temple Congregational & Board Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Annual Congregational Meeting & Board Meeting
Jun
20 2024
CBI Hosts West Hartford Pride Interfaith Panel Discussion
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
CBI is proud to host the first West Hartford Pride interfaith panel discussion to explore the intersection of religio…
Jun
20 2024
Remembering Norman Lear
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Mandell Jewish Community Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Norman Lear was a giant in TV history. His first major show, “All in the Family,” was a biting commentary on…
Jun
20 2024
Summer Schmooze by Urban Dor
7:00PM - 9:00PM
West Hartford - Location announced after registration
West Hartford, CT 06117
Hang out with Urban Dor on the first day of summer in West Hartford! This exclusive networking event is for young Jew…
Jun
20 2024
CBI's Adult Ed: Navigating the Geopolitical Crossroads
8:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
In this engaging virtual event, Dalia Ziada will share her expertise on governance, defense policy, and the region's …
Jun
22 2024
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.
Jun
23 2024
Adult Education and Greek Meal!
2:00AM - 4:00PM
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation
37 Main Street
Soutington, CT 06479
Greek Meal and Adult Education session about Greek Jews.
Jun
23 2024
FILM SCREENING | Nathan-ism
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Yiddish Book Center
1021 West St
Amherst, MA 01002
Join us for an in-person screening of Nathan-ism, a film by Elan Golod, at the Yiddish Book Center. At the end of Wor…
Jun
24 2024
Jun
24 2024
JLA's Advancing Leaders Series, Part 5
5:30PM - 8:30PM
JFGH Room 203
This new series is for individuals who are already on the boards of directors of synagogues and Jewish agencies. Cont…
Jun
26 2024
Jun
27 2024
Talmud Brachot Study Group
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Beth David Synagogue
20 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
This has been an ongoing group for several years. We welcome newcomers. Some familiarity with Talmud and Aramaic reco…
Jun
28 2024
Jul
7 2024
Camp Isabella Freedman (50+)
4:00PM - 11:00AM
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
116 Johnson Rd
Falls Village, CT 06031
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center has been offering annual summer camp experiences for adults since 1956. We…
Jun
28 2024
Jul
7 2024
Let My People Sing!
4:00PM - 11:00AM
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
116 Johnson Rd
Falls Village, CT 06031
This immersive song experience is structured around Shabbat and features programming led by our fabulous lead…
Jun
28 2024
Jul
7 2024
Shavuot at Isabella Freedman
4:00PM - 11:00AM
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
116 Johnson Rd
Falls Village, CT 06031
Celebrate Shavuot in the beautiful foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Our all-night Tikkun Leil Shavuot concludes…
Jun
28 2024
Jul
7 2024
TORAH YOGA
4:00PM - 11:00AM
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
116 Johnson Rd
Falls Village, CT 06031
Come away with us this summer to a beautiful setting in the southern Berkshire mountains! Torah Yoga Immersive…
Jun
28 2024
CBI's Shabbat LIVE! Service & Community Dinner
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Congregation Beth Israel
701 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06119
Lift your spirits and inspire your soul at this Shabbat Service with contemporary and Jewish tunes by our amazing Sha…
Jun
29 2024
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.