The Eshkol Band From Israel – Live in Concert
Chanukah – Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 PM. In partnership with Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY, we welcome this amazing group of young musicians from Israel! Join us for:
*Songs and stories that will move your feet and heart
*Lighting the 3rd candle of Chanukah together
*Cake celebrating Rabbi Shara’s birthday
Pre-registration required-please contact the shul office.
12/16/2025 6:00 pm
Congregation Beth Shalom
Hadassah Book Review for December
Four Red Sweaters: Powerful True Stories of Women and the Holocaust Written by: Lucy Adlington
Jock Heidenstein, Anita Lasker, Chana Zumerkorn, and Regina Feldman all faced the Holocaust in different ways. While they did not know each other—in fact had never met—each had a red sweater that would play a major part in their lives. In this absorbing and deeply moving account, award-winning clothes historian Lucy Adlington documents their stories, knitting together the experiences that fragmented their families and their lives.
Adlington immortalizes these young women whose resilience, skills, strength, and kindness accompanied them through the darkest events in human history. A powerful reminder of the suffering they endured and a celebration of courage, love, and tenacity, this moving and original work illuminates moments long lost to history, now pieced back together by a simple garment.
12/22/2025 1:00 pm
Congregation Beth Shalom
Jewish Day of Service
Jewish Federation invites our community to give the gift of your time at the third annual Jewish Day of Service! Jewish Day of Service—held on Christmas Day—partners with local non-profit organizations that must be open on December 25 and are in need of helping hands on this holiday.
Our partners this year include: City Mission of Schenectady, Ronald McDonald House in Albany, Albany Medical Center Health System and the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, Joseph’s House & Shelter in Troy, and Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Spots are filling quickly—reserve yours while space is still available! jewishfedny.regfox.com/jewish-day-of-service-2025
12/25/2025 9:00 am
City Mission of Schenectady, Ronald McDonald House in Albany, Albany Medical Center Health System and the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital, Joseph's House & Shelter in Troy, and Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Prayers and Beyond
(The group formerly known as What Are We Saying When We Are Praying?)
A Discussion Group Facilitated by Brenda.
Date: Tuesday, January 13th.Time: 2 pm. Place: Brenda’s Home.
Please bring a siddur with you. Delicious snacks will be served! Be part of this interesting and interactive discussion!
Please RSVP to Brenda whether you are planning to attend or not! Email Brenda or call her.
01/13/2026 2:00 pm
Brenda's Home
