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A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.

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Dec

1 2015

JFS Giving Tuesday Campaign

8:00AM - 11:59PM  

JFS Food Pantry
1440 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515

 

JFS will be collecting non-perishable food (for the Food Assistance programs); gloves and hats/scarves for children…

Dec

1 2015

ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL 2015 - Sarah Wildman

7:00PM - 8:30PM  

RJ Julia Booksellers
768 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443

Arts & Culture Festival at the JCC is a series of art, music and author events in November - December. 

Sarah Wildm…

Dec

2 2015

Lounge Night at BEKI

6:30PM - 7:45PM  

BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…

Dec

2 2015

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 …

Dec

2 2015

Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Dr. Yotam Hotam

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

"Israel Today: A Reflection of Society from an Education Perspective" a lecture by Dr. Yotam Hotam, Yale University.

Dec

3 2015

Hebrew High School of New England Gala

6:00AM - 9:00PM  



 

HHNE Annual Gala Honoring:

Dr. Joel and Loren Gelber

Peter and Lisa Fishman

Dec

3 2015

Top Chef: Holiday Edition

4:00PM - 5:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Ages 5-9 - Think you have what it takes?! Top Chef: Holiday Edition is inspired by the hit show Top Chef on Bravo w…

Dec

3 2015

Temple Beth Sholom Reading Hebrew Crash Course

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

The Adult Education Committee of Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden is conducting a free six-week crash …

Dec

4 2015

Mishkan Israel Hosts URJ President Rick Jacobs

7:30PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Congregation Mishkan Israel is delighted to close out our 175th Anniversary year as audaciously as it began. On Frida…

Dec

5 2015

Tot Shabbat at Congregation Mishkan Israel

10:30AM - 11:30AM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Congregation Mishkan Israel invites families with children 6 years and under to a Tot Shabbat on Saturday, December 5…

Dec

5 2015

Jail to Yale: Human Rights Shabbat - Racism in the Criminal Justice System

1:00PM - 4:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412

George Chochos, celebrated former convict for armed robbery now in Yale Divinity School, will join Tamara Lanier, Cri…

Dec

6 2015

12th Annual JCC Craft & Gift Fair

10:00AM - 4:00PM  



Gifts • Accessories • Home Decor • Pottery • Jewelry • and More!

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015

10 am - 4 pm

Reser…

Dec

6 2015

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM WITH RABBI HERBERT BROCKMAN

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Congregation Mishkan Israel is offering Introduction to Judaism course this Fall that is open to members of the commu…

Dec

6 2015

Skinny on Weight Loss: Holiday Eating

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Learn how to navigate through holiday eating! Interactive workshop and discussion at the control desk area in the Fit…

Dec

6 2015

Temple Beth Sholom Preschool Hanukkah Program

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Temple Beth Sholom is hosting a Hanukkah Family Preschool Program on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.…

Dec

6 2015

ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL 2015-Bagels & Books Series: Alyssa Satin Capucilli

10:30AM - 11:15AM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Experience Hanukkah with PJ Library Author Alyssa Satin Capucilli’s Biscuit’s Hanukkah. Meet ‘n Munch with…

Dec

6 2015

"A Moment in Time: the People of Little Italy in 1976"

2:00PM - 5:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412

 

CBSRZ Art Gallery opening reception for Steve Nadler's exhibit, "A Moment in Time: The People of Little Italy in 1976…

Dec

6 2015

Westville Synagogue Chanuka Party

4:00PM - 6:00PM  

The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Author Elliot Sloyer will read his book "The Safety Pin"
Words about Chanuka share by Rabbi Fred Hyman
Adult Chanuka …

Dec

7 2015

Sing-along Storytime

9:30AM - 10:30AM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Sing, and play instruments along to classic and contemporary children’s books! Sing, dance, giggle and bond as you …

Dec

7 2015

Hanukkah is Tops! On the Shoreline!

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

Guilford Free Library
67 Park St.
Guilford, CT 06437

Celebrate Hanukkah with a reading of “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” by Rabbi Hesch Sommer and song stylist J…

Dec

8 2015

Temple Beth Sholom Nosh and Learn

10:00AM - 11:30AM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Temple Beth Sholom offers its first Nosh and Learn Series on Tuesday October 13th, Tuesday November 10th and Tuesday …

Dec

8 2015

Sticky Fingers

11:00AM - 12:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Dress for a mess! Don't think your toddler can cook?  Think again!  We've got fun, age appropriate classes bursting…

Dec

9 2015

Jews & the News

12:00PM - 1:30PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven - Living Room
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

December 9th Topic: We'll Always Have Paris: Reflections on Recent Terrorist Attacks

Join us in the JCC Living R…

Dec

9 2015

PJ Library's Music & Me

2:30PM - 3:30PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

You’re invited to music and play-filled event sponsored by the PJ Library! Sing-along to Jewish-infused tunes and…

Dec

9 2015

Shalom Group Chanukah Party

5:00PM - 7:00PM  

Jewish Family Service
1440 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come celebrate Chanukkah with friends from JFS's Shalom Group. This is a group for Jewish disabled adults.

Dec

9 2015

Tower One Tower East Board of Directors Meeting

6:45PM - 7:45PM  



The Tower One Tower East Board of Directors Meeting is held the 2nd Wednesday of every month. For more information pl…

Dec

9 2015

CELEBRATION! 5th Anniversary of JFGNH Shoreline Office: Vodka & Latke Party

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JFGNH Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT, CT 06437

The Federation Shoreline office lights have been burning for 5 years! It's time to CELEBRATE! L'CHAIM!!! Raise…

Dec

9 2015

Performance of The Towers Residents' Play, "A Closer Look"

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Tower One/Tower East
18 Tower Lane
New Haven, CT 06519

 

Join us at The Towers for an Encore Performance of The Elder Play Project in partnership with Tower One/Tower East &…

Dec

9 2015

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 …

Dec

10 2015

Shoreline Adult Ed: The Healing Power of Psalms-A Spiritual Journey

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437

 

Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center (JWHC) of Jewish Family…

Dec

10 2015

Ezra Academy Chanukah Production

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

Ezra Academy
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, 06525

 

Join Ezra Academy for their annual Chanukah production.

Dec

10 2015

Temple Beth Sholom Reading Hebrew Crash Course

7:00PM - 8:00PM  

Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517

 

The Adult Education Committee of Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden is conducting a free six-week crash …

Dec

11 2015

Chanukah Celebration at Mishkan Israel

5:45PM - 7:00PM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Chanukah will be here before you know it and Congregation Mishkan Israel will celebrate the Festival of Lights with a…

Dec

11 2015

Chanukah service and Celebratioin at CBSRZ

5:45PM - 9:00PM  

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek
55 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412

 

Join us as we celebrate the 6th night of Chanukah. At 5:45, there will be a non-dairy potluck dinner. We'll provide b…

Dec

11 2015

Beth Israel Synagogue Presents ‘Sabbath Joy’ with Folksinger Rick Calvert

6:45PM - 9:45PM  

Beth Israel Synagogue
22 North Orchard Street
Wallingford, CT 06492

 

On Friday, December 11, at 6:45 p.m., historic Beth Israel Synagogue in Wallingford will welcome back folk musician…

Dec

12 2015

Chanukah Party at the Orchard Street Shul

6:30PM - 9:30PM  

The Orchard Street Shul (aka Congregation Beth Israel)
232 Orchard Street
New Haven, CT 06511

 

CELEBRATE the 7th night of Chanukah at the Orchard Street Shul! Featuring kids' activities with the PJ Library and Es…

Dec

13 2015

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM WITH RABBI HERBERT BROCKMAN

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Congregation Mishkan Israel is offering Introduction to Judaism course this Fall that is open to members of the commu…

Dec

13 2015

Hands on Hanukkah

11:00AM - 3:30PM  

Westfield Connecticut Post Mall
1201 Boston Post Road
Milford, CT 06460

Enjoy yummy samples, fun activities, and performances and appearances by members of the Greater New Haven community!…

Dec

13 2015

Grand "HuManorah" Photo Shoot

5:00PM - 8:00PM  

Westville Parking Lot
Whalley Avenue corner Blake Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

9th Annual "Chanukah in Westville Village"
* Latkes, hot cider, and treats for adults and children.
Plus: Be part of …

Dec

14 2015

Lounge Night at BEKI

6:30PM - 7:45PM  

BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…

Dec

14 2015

JCC Board of Directors Meeting

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

JCC
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

 

Monthly JCC Board of Directors meeting

Dec

15 2015

Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00PM - 8:00PM  



Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting

Dec

16 2015

Lounge Night at BEKI

6:30PM - 7:45PM  

BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…

Dec

16 2015

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 …

Dec

16 2015

Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Lecture by Rabbi Fred Hyman

8:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

"Akeidat Yitzchak in Jewish Law, Liturgy and History" a lecture by Rabbi Fred Hyman, Westville Synagogue.

Dec

18 2015

BEKI-Ezra Academy Shabbat Dinner

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

BEKI
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Please join the BEKI and Ezra Academy communities for Shabbat dinner. $15 for adults, $5 for children, $40 family maximum.

Dec

19 2015

Westville Synagogue "Westville University" Film Night: "Above and Beyond"

7:00PM - 9:00PM  

The Westville Synagogue
74 West Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Film: "Above and Beyond" with discussion led by Ed Shrager.

Dec

19 2015

Concert and Cabaret: Shlomit and Rebbe Soul

7:30PM - 10:00PM  

Congregation Beth El
1200 Fairfield Woods Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825

 

Join us for a cabaret lounge style concert including cocktails, desserts and coffee with Yemenite flavors. Shlomit…

Dec

20 2015

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM WITH RABBI HERBERT BROCKMAN

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Congregation Mishkan Israel is offering Introduction to Judaism course this Fall that is open to members of the commu…

Dec

23 2015

PJ Library's Music & Me

2:30PM - 3:30PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525

You’re invited to music and play-filled event sponsored by the PJ Library! Sing-along to Jewish-infused tunes and…

Dec

23 2015

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 …

Dec

24 2015

Shoreline Adult Ed: The Healing Power of Psalms-A Spiritual Journey

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Shoreline Office
705 Boston Post Rd.
Building C, Suite 2A
Guilford, CT 06437

 

Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer D.Min. Director of the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center (JWHC) of Jewish Family…

Dec

25 2015

Christmas Day Activities

9:30AM - 2:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

The JCC will be open from 9am-2pm on Christmas Day! We will be hosting activities for those who do not celebrate the…

Dec

25 2015

CMI's Annual Family & Community Concert of Jewish Music

4:00PM - 5:30PM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Congregation Mishkan Israel announces its annual Family and Community Concert of Jewish Music. Cantor Arthur Giglio a…

Dec

25 2015

Chinese Dinner and Family Shabbat Movie Night

4:30PM - 9:00PM  

Temple Beth Tikvah
196 Durham Road
Madison, CT 06443

 

On Friday, December 25, Shabbat at Temple Beth Tikvah begins with a family friendly screening of the Disney Pixar…

Dec

27 2015

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM WITH RABBI HERBERT BROCKMAN

10:00AM - 11:00AM  

Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517

 

Congregation Mishkan Israel is offering Introduction to Judaism course this Fall that is open to members of the commu…

Dec

28 2015

Winter Break School Vacation Program

7:00AM - 6:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Come have a fun filled day and play games and meet new friends!
Day includes swim, gym, playscape, arts & crafts, and…

Dec

28 2015

Lounge Night at BEKI

6:30PM - 7:45PM  

BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…

Dec

29 2015

Winter Break School Vacation Program

7:00AM - 6:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Come have a fun filled day and play games and meet new friends!
Day includes swim, gym, playscape, arts & crafts, and…

Dec

30 2015

Winter Break School Vacation Program

7:00AM - 6:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Come have a fun filled day and play games and meet new friends!
Day includes swim, gym, playscape, arts & crafts, and…

Dec

30 2015

Lounge Night at BEKI

6:30PM - 7:45PM  

BEKI (Beth El Israel Kesser)
85 Harrison St
New Haven, CT 06515

 

Come hangout with other Jewish high schoolers! Free pizza and drinks! Board games! Bring your homework too if you…

Dec

30 2015

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 …

Dec

31 2015

Winter Break School Vacation Program

7:00AM - 6:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Come have a fun filled day, play games and meet new friends at our annual New Year's Eve ice cream party!
Day include…

Dec

31 2015

First Night Woodbridge at the JCC!

6:00PM - 10:00PM  

JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525

Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 6PM on December 31.
Adults and Children 13+ $15 at the door; Chi…

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