Albany Jewish Community
Capital District Jewish Community
JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
For information about Jewish events throughout the Capital District, check out the Federation website.
* Jewish Bedtime Stories and Songs for Families - PJ Library (PJ is short for pajamas) began as a local initiative in 2005, and currently works with Jewish institutions in more than 200 communities throughout North America and in 12 communities globally, to distribute Jewish-themed children’s books and music to young families. Since the program began, more than 14,000,000 books and CDs have been sent to Jewish families across North America.
Thanks to the generosity of our local funders, Hugh Johnson Advisors and Homestead Funding Corporation, PJ Library is available for free to 700 children who live in the Capital District area.
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or friend of someone with young children, please help us share news of this special program with Jewish families throughout the area who have children through the age of 8. It’s easy to enroll!
Are there children you love who live outside of this community? You are welcome to purchase a gift subscription for them. Call PJ Library at (413) 439-1981 for the details.
For more information, contact Amy Drucker, 783-7800 ext. 229, adrucker@jewishfedny.org.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK

- Life Transition Support
- Mediation
- Senior Adult Services
- Aging in Place (NNORC)
- Transportation
- Counseling
Learn more on the JFS website.
SIDNEY ALBERT ALBANY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
- Early Childhood Center
- School Age Programs
- Camp
- Teen Programs
- Fitness Center
- Senior Programs
Learn more on the SAAJCC website.
Tue, January 31 2023
9 Sh'vat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, Feb 1st 12:00p to 1:00p
The theme for this year's Lunch & Learns is Beth Emeth at 185: Understanding Our Past, Present, & Future. We meet on Wednesdays from 12:00-1:15 pm, in-person in the Larner Library and on Zoom. We'll provide cookies & coffee, you bring your lunch, and join in the fun of discussion and study together. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023CBE & Me: Tu B'Shevat 🌳🌳🌳
Shabbat, Feb 4th 9:00a to 10:00a
0-5 year olds and the grownups who love them are invited to celebrate Tu B'Shevat with Rabbi Weitzman! We'll learn all about this special holiday honoring trees and nature with songs, arts & crafts, games, and more! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Grade 6 & 7 Saturday Morning Shabbat Program
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:45a to 12:10p
Grade 6 & 7 students are invited and strongly encouraged to join us for a program to reinforce Religious School learning, learn the Bimah choreography, and prepare students for their B’nei Mitzvah. Parents and siblings are invited to attend. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Walk with Sisterhood: Five Rivers
Shabbat, Feb 4th 1:00p to 3:30p
Join Sisterhood for a moderate, wintry hike - bring or rent snowshoes! Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are allowed on all hiking trails. Five Rivers offers snowshoes for rent during the winter, but they're only available when there is at least 6 inches of snow on the ground. There is a small fee for snowshoe rental, but rentals are free for members of the Friends of Five Rivers. If you have any questions, please reach out to cbesisterevents@gmail.com. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023Havdalah With Rabbi Weitzman
Shabbat, Feb 4th 5:00p to 9:00p
Celebrate Havdalah with Rabbi Weitzman and enjoy private tours of the the Albany Institute's extensive collection of historic artifacts. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Brotherhood Monthly Meeting
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:00a to 10:30a
All Brotherhood members are invited to the monthly meeting to discuss upcoming events and programming. If you'd like to participate virtually, reach out to Jay (jayhurewitz@hotmail.com) for the Zoom link. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023Arba for Fours!
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Strong Foundations - Yoga and Posture with NNORC
Monday, Feb 6th 2:00p to 3:30p
Contact Jody Ference, NNORC Coordinator of Community Health Programs, for more information Phone: 518-516-1117 jference@jfsneny.org -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Knit & Nosh (virtual)
Monday, Feb 6th 7:00p to 8:30p
ALL are invited to join Knit & Nosh doing whatever handiwork you like and enjoy the company of friends! -
Monday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2023Board Meeting
Monday, Feb 6th 7:15p to 9:00p
Questions? Contact Kathy Golderman - KGolderman@BethEmethAlbany.org