Erev Purim
Community Calendar
A calendar of events hosted and sponsored by agencies and members of the Greater New Haven & Shoreline communities.
To submit changes or updates to an event, email [email protected].
Mar 13, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
Purim
Mar
1 2025
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
All of BEKI's children's services—Children's Havura (from newborn through preschool), K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congre…
Mar
1 2025
A Conversation with Author Betsy Lerner
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join us for a conversation with Betsy Lerner as she discusses her newly acclaimed novel, Shred Sisters. This powerful…
Mar
1 2025
CBJ Cooks! A Taste of Italy
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Enjoy a menu inspired by the flavors of Italy while the Bima Band sets the mood with a fantastic live performance. We…
Mar
2 2025
BEKI: Talmud Study with Rabbi Woodward
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI Talmud Study meets on select Sundays
Have you ever been interested in learning Talmud, but unsure where to star…
Mar
2 2025
3rd Annual Judith Ann Schiff Women's History Program
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Marjorie Drucker
78 Elihu Street
Hamden, CT 06517
This annual lecture series is dedicated to the memory of Judith Ann Schiff, who spent a lifetime promoting women's,…
Mar
2 2025
This Month In Israel - Session 2
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online Program via Zoom
A new Zoom series presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and Temple Beth Sholom of Hamden. An analys…
Mar
5 2025
Coffee & Learn
11:00AM - 12:00PM
congregation or shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
Topic "The Bible's Answer to Extremist Thinking" We live in a time of increasingly polarized, "us versus them"…
Mar
6 2025
BEKI Weekly Parashah Study
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Join the Thursday morning discussion of the week's parashah (Torah portion) with Rabbi Eric Woodward. All are welcom…
Mar
7 2025
Shalom Baby: Tot Shabbat
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Fleischman Family Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT
Meet new families at Shalom Baby Tot Shabbat! Informal programming and opportunities to make lifelong friendships. …
Mar
8 2025
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
All of BEKI's children's services—Children's Havura (from newborn through preschool), K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congre…
Mar
9 2025
Meeting the Moment: Session 1 of 3
9:30AM - 11:45AM
The Congregation Mishkan Israel
785 Ridge Rd.
Hamden, CT 06517
Seminar #1
Sunday, March 9, 2025, 9:30 - 11:45 AM,
Congregation Mishkan Israel, Hamden
U.S. Jewish Responses i…
Mar
9 2025
BEKI: Talmud Study with Rabbi Woodward
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI Talmud Study meets on select Sundays
Have you ever been interested in learning Talmud, but unsure where to star…
Mar
9 2025
Haroset Around the World
10:00AM - 11:30AM
congregation or shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
Congregation Or Shalom presents: Haroset Around the World! Join us for a demonstration and tasting of various…
Mar
9 2025
Ezra Academy Gala
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Ezra Academy
75 Rimmon Rd
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Ezra Academy's Annual Gala
Mar
10 2025
Women’s Philanthropy Purim Hamantaschen Bake
6:30PM - 9:00PM
Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join us for a fun and festive Hamantaschen Bake! Celebrate Purim by rolling up your sleeves
and cra…
Mar
12 2025
Coffee & Learn
11:00AM - 12:00PM
congregation or shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
Topic "The Bible's Answer to Extremist Thinking" We live in a time of increasingly polarized, "us versus them"…
Mar
12 2025
Hoos Art Gallery Opening: 3 Local Photographers
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Hoos Family Art Gallery at the JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525, CT 06525
Kosher wine and cheese reception
Featuring 3 local photographers:
Robyn Teplitzky
Nancy Tommasini
Marlyn Henry
Mar
12 2025
PJ Our Way Mishloach Manot Packing Party
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Vine Auditorium, Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Delivering Purim baskets, known as mishloach manot, filled with gifts of food is one of the four mitzvot of Purim. Co…
Mar
12 2025
JFGNH Board of Directors Meeting
6:00PM - 8:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Jewish Federation Board of Directors Meeting
Mar
13 2025
Purim Megillah Readings at BEKI
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Purim Festivities March 13 & 14
We will chant the Book of Esther at BEKI three times this Purim. Adults as well as …
Mar
13 2025
Purim Megillah Reading at Or Shalom
7:00PM - 9:00PM
congregation or shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
We will chant the Book of Esther and enjoy Hamantaschen. We encourage all to dress up! We supply the noise makers.
Mar
14 2025
Shalom Baby: A Special Purim Tot Shabbat
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Fleischman Family Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT
Celebrate the fun and festivity of Purim with music, stories, crafts, and community! We’re thrilled to welcome spec…
Mar
14 2025
Kabbalat Shabbat service & Purim megillah reading at Temple Emanuel
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven
150 Derby Avenue
Orange, CT 06477
Join us for Shabbat Purim as we read the Megillah, boo Haman and cheer Esther & Mordechai in style! Make sure to wear…
Mar
15 2025
BEKI Costume Shabbat
9:15AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI's Purim celebration continues through Saturday, which is Shushan Purim. Adults and children are encouraged to co…
Mar
15 2025
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
This Shabbat is Costume Shabbat at BEKI (to celebrate Shushan Purim): Adults and children are encouraged to come to …
Mar
16 2025
CBJ Kids: Purim Shpiel & Carnival Extraordinaire
9:15AM - 12:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Get ready for a morning of joy, laughter, and celebration at Purim Shpiel & Carnival Extraordinaire!
9:30 AM – Shpie…
Mar
16 2025
Purim Carnival at BEKI
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI's children’s Purim Carnival is free of charge and will follow the 9 am Shaharit service.
Mar
18 2025
4/ MICHAL Windows of Opportunity
7:00PM - 9:00PM
HEROINES OF THE BIBLE:
This course takes a scholarly peek at pivotal moments in the lives of six biblical personalit…
Mar
19 2025
Coffee & Learn
11:00AM - 12:00PM
congregation or shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
Topic "The Bible's Answer to Extremist Thinking" We live in a time of increasingly polarized, "us versus them"…
Mar
19 2025
BEKI learning with Rabbi Carl Astor: What Do We Pray For?
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Online learning with Rabbi Carl Astor resumes on Zoom this month. Prayer & Liturgy with Rabbi Astor is not a class, …
Mar
21 2025
Shalom Baby: Tot Shabbat
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Fleischman Family Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT
Meet new families at Shalom Baby Tot Shabbat! Informal programming and opportunities to make lifelong friendships. …
Mar
22 2025
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
All of BEKI's children's services—Children's Havura (from newborn through preschool), K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congre…
Mar
22 2025
BEKI Schmooze: When Passover Starts On Saturday Night
12:45PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Join Rabbi Eric Woodward for some Talmud fun! What are the special rules when Passover starts on Saturday night? Spo…
Mar
22 2025
Live from the Cupboard at CBJ
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join us at B'nai Jacob for a warm and lively evening of storytelling, music, and community at Live from the Cupboard!…
Mar
23 2025
A Musical Morning for Kids with Ben Romano!
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Join Ben Romano for a fun-filled morning of music, storytelling, and brunch at B'nai Jacob! Co-sponsored by PJ Librar…
Mar
23 2025
BEKI: Talmud Study with Rabbi Woodward
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
BEKI Talmud Study meets on select Sundays
Have you ever been interested in learning Talmud, but unsure where to star…
Mar
23 2025
Modi Live at the Bushnell
7:00PM - 9:00PM
The Bushnell Performing Arts Center
166 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
Modi Rosenfeld is a comedic sensation beloved by Jewish communities around the world. Get ready for an evening of n…
Mar
25 2025
Ezra Academy Day of Dancing
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Ezra Academy
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT
Ezra Academy will host a Day of Dancing in memory of fourth-grade parent and board member Rachel Light’s father,…
Mar
25 2025
FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM: Strategies & Tools to Face the Emergency - Session 1
7:00PM - 9:00PM
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
A Melton School course at the JCC taught by JCRC Director Steven Goldstein, former faculty at UPenn Wharton and Rutge…
Mar
26 2025
Coffee & Learn
11:00AM - 12:00PM
congregation or shalom
205 Old Grassy Hill Road
Orange, CT 06477
Topic "The Bible's Answer to Extremist Thinking" We live in a time of increasingly polarized, "us versus them"…
Mar
27 2025
Fun Afternoon- Old Printing Press & New Artistic Methods with Karla Gudeon.
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Hoos Family Art Gallery at the JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525, CT 06525
In conjunction with the concurrent 3 person photography exhibit in the Hoos Family Art Gallery, The JCC is offering a…
Mar
28 2025
Shalom Baby: Tot Shabbat
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Fleischman Family Center
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge, CT
Meet new families at Shalom Baby Tot Shabbat! Informal programming and opportunities to make lifelong friendships. …
Mar
29 2025
BEKI Children's Shabbat Services
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
All of BEKI's children's services—Children's Havura (from newborn through preschool), K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congre…
Mar
29 2025
Children's Havura Welcome Shabbat
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Children's Havura, our Shabbat morning service for families with babies and preschoolers, is always welcoming to newc…
Mar
29 2025
BEKI: Hilchot Pesach/The Laws of Pesach
12:45PM - 2:00PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
Rabbi Eric Woodward will teach his annual class on Hilchot Pesach, the Laws of Pesach. Bring your questions! This d…
Mar
30 2025
Meeting The Moment: Session 2 of 3
9:45AM - 11:45AM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Seminar #2
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 9:30 - 11:45 AM,
Temple Beth Sholom, Hamden
Israel – The Generational Div…
Mar
30 2025
AFMDA Ambulance Dedication Ceremony
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Congregation B'nai Jacob
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
Israel Hope Ambulance New Haven has good news! Thanks to you our wonderful donors, we completed fundraising, ordered …
Mar
30 2025
CMI's 2025 Cantor's Concert & Fundraiser
2:00PM - 5:00PM
CMI
785 Ridge Road
Hamden, CT 06517
Our beloved Cantor Arthur Giglio is retiring on June 30, 2025, and his last Cantor’s Concert & Fundraiser will be o…
Mar
30 2025
Eli Beer Song Circle & Performance at BEKI
4:00PM - 5:30PM
Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel (BEKI)
85 Harrison Street
New Haven, CT 06515-1724
"Music for the Soul"
Eli Beer, a celebrated musician and spiritual leader, will perform and lead a song circle that …
Mar
30 2025
Turning the Page: Celebrating 50 Books at Temple Beth Sholom
4:30PM - 6:30PM
Temple Beth Sholom
1809 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06877
TBS Book Club Event
Turning the Page: Celebrating 50 Books
Join us for a special, in-person Book Club event filled wi…
Mar
30 2025
This Month In Israel - Session 3
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online Program via Zoom
A new Zoom series presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and Temple Beth Sholom of Hamden. An analys…