Veterans Day
Events
Nov 11, 2020
Nov 26, 2020
Thanksgiving Day
Nov
1 2020
JCC Lane Dworkin Rochester Jewish Book Festival 2020
Various Locations
Louis S. Wolk Jewish Community Center JCC Lane Dworkin Rochester Jewish Book Festival 2020
Nov
1 2020
Moving Forward: Strengthening Community and Democracy in Polarized Times
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online via Zoom
As we approach one of the most contentious, divisive elections in our nation's history, join us for a thought-provoki…
Nov
8 2020
Exploring Uncertainty 11/8
3:30PM - 4:30PM
Exploring Uncertainty: A Program for PJ Library Parents
Registration required https://www.jewishrochester.org/explo…
Nov
9 2020
Kristallnach Commemoration
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online via Zoom
Featuring Guest Speaker Julie Kohner
CEO of Voices of the Generations and daughter of a Holocaust Survivor, Juilie …
Nov
10 2020
Exploring Jewishness - Temple Emanu-El – Online via Zoom
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Online via Zoom
This course is intended both for those engaging with Jewish traditions for the first time and those who wish to under…
Nov
10 2020
Forging Connections Through Conversations
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Every year, 20 teens — some Black, some Jewish — learn how to fight racism and antisemitism while building leader…
Nov
10 2020
JFOGR 2020-2021 Investment Sub Committee Meeting
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Zoom Meeting
Jewish Federation Of Greater Rochester 2020-2021 Investment Sub Committee Meeting
Nov
12 2020
A Post-Election Conversation with Abraham H. Foxman
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Online via Zoom
Abraham H. Foxman is world-renowned as a leader in the fight against antiSemitism, bigotry, and discrimination. Mr. F…
Nov
13 2020
Temple Emanu-El Shabbat Service 11/13
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online via Zoom
Our online Shabbat services are led by Rabbi Drorah Setel with cantorial soloist, Charlene Sommers. All are welcome t…
Nov
14 2020
Temple Emanu-El Chevre Torah Study Online 11/14
9:30AM - 11:30AM
hevra Torah meets every Saturday morning for an in-depth discussion of the weekly Torah portion, combining traditiona…
Nov
14 2020
Temple Emanu-El Social Justice Torah Study Online 11/14
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Online via Zoom
Rabbi Drorah Setel leads this weekly discussion group, which focuses on the relationship between the weekly Torah p…
Nov
15 2020
Koffee Kibbitz and Speaker at Temple Emanu-El
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Bring your own bagels and coffee and call this a brunch! Rochester City Council Member Mitch Gruber will speak to us …
Nov
16 2020
JFOGR 2020-2021 Board Of Directors/Governors Meeting
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Zoom Meeting
Jewish Federation Of Greater Rochester 2020-2021 Board Of Directors/Governors Meeting
Nov
16 2020
Temple Emanu-El Lunchtime Meditation Online 11/16
12:15PM - 12:45PM
Online via Zoom
Our weekly meditation sessions continue and new folks are always welcome to join. Visit our website, emanuelrochester…
Nov
17 2020
JFOGR 2020-2021 Finance Committee Meeting
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Zoom Meeting
Jewish Federation Of Greater Rochester 2020-2021 Finance Committee Meeting
Nov
19 2020
All You Knead Is Love - Challah Baking with Rishi Hein
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Join Rishi as she teaches us the art and the spirit behind challah baking. Don't forget to save some challah for our …
Nov
19 2020
JFOGR 2020-2021 Executive Committee Meeting
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Zoom Meeting
Jewish Federation Of Greater Rochester 2020-2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Nov
19 2020
Kick Off Event - Plug into Peacefulness
4:00PM - 6:15PM
Temple B'rith Kodesh (Reform)
2131 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY
Plug into Peacefulness Kick Off Event - Join us at TBK for an official start to the weekend. Get ready for drive thru…
Nov
19 2020
TBE Program - 20s/30s Friendsgiving
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Are you a Jewish 20/30 something? How YOU doin?!
We're PIVOTING our 20/30s Friendsgiving event (pun absolutely in…
Nov
19 2020
Nov
20 2020
Shabbatograms
5:00PM
Drop off a small Shabbatogram bag to friends and neighbors to start off the Sabbath with a friendly message and treat…
Nov
20 2020
Welcome a peaceful Shabbat into your body, mind and spirit. Gentle yoga movements and restorative yoga are infused …
Nov
20 2020
Join Rabbi Michael Silbert for a conversation about this week's Torah Portion, Shabbat, and more.
Registration Req…
Nov
20 2020
Join Joy Getnick in a post election conversation about voting as a Jewish person in America. Recommended age is 18+ f…
Nov
20 2020
Israeli Cooking with The ShinShinim
12:30PM - 1:15PM
Join Itamar Bigman, one of the Jewish Federation's ShinShinim and learn the secrets to delicious cooking. He will be …
Nov
20 2020
Parashah Livestream with the 4th and 5th Grade Girls from Derech HaTorah
11:05AM - 11:30AM
Join the 4th and 5th grade Derech HaTorah girls as they give us a glimpse into their Parashah classes via livestream!…
Nov
20 2020
Get ready to "plug in", and join Cantor Braun from Temple Sinai and Chazzan Levin of Temple Beth El in a Pre-Shabbat …
Nov
20 2020
Special Guest: Charlie Kramer - Jewish Mindfulness 101
3:00PM - 4:00PM
What is Mindfulness Meditation? What is it not? Prepare for our Shabbat together with Jewish Artist and Spiritual lea…
Nov
20 2020
Story Theatre Time with the ShinShinim
3:35PM - 4:00PM
Get ready for the weekend and join Oren, one of our ShinShinim, as she tells a few of her favorite Shabbat stories -…
Nov
20 2020
TBE Program - Kabbalat Shabbat Evening Servie
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Looking for a Friday evening virtual/in person Shabbat service? Join Temple Beth El as they open their congregation …
Nov
20 2020
TBK Program - Shabbat Evening Services
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Looking for a Friday evening virtual Shabbat service? Join Temple B'rith Kodesh as they open their (virtual) congreg…
Nov
20 2020
Temple Emanu-El Shabbat Service 11/20
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Our online Shabbat services are led by Rabbi Drorah Setel with cantorial soloist, Charlene Sommers. All are welcome t…
Nov
20 2020
Thanksgiving in Jewish and American Life with Rabbi Peter Stein
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Join Temple Brith Kodesh's Rabbi Stein in an interesting discussion about Judaism, Thanksgiving, and the modern world…
Nov
20 2020
The Kabbalah of Shabbat with Rabbi Nechemia Vogel
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Join Rabbi Nechemia Vogel for a morning conversation about Shabbat, mysticism, and Judaism. Recommended ages 13+.
R…
Nov
20 2020
Join Rabbi Avi Kiliminick for a conversation about Torah, and the food we eat.
Age recommendation: 18+
Registration …
Nov
21 2020
20/30s Comedy Night with David Kilimnick
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Calling all 20's and 30's - join us Saturday night for an evening of laughter and fun from Israeli (now local) comedi…
Nov
21 2020
Shabbat Treats - Baking with PJ Our Way
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Get ready to bake!
Calling all 8-12 year olds who love to bake. We will be making a delicious sweet treat. Once you …
Nov
21 2020
Join legally blind Jewish musician, Charlie Kramer and our JROC Band Teens for a spin on his signature program, Si…
Nov
21 2020
TBE Program - Mincha/Maariv & Havdalah Service
4:45PM - 6:30PM
Looking for a Saturday evening virtual/in person Havdalah service? Join Temple Beth El as they open their congregat…
Nov
21 2020
TBE Program - Saturday Morning Services
10:00AM - 11:30AM
Looking for a Saturday morning Shabbat service? Join Temple Beth El as they open their congregation doors on Saturda…
Nov
21 2020
TBE Program - Tot Shabbat
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Temple Beth El and Rabbi Jeremy Winaker will be leading Tot Shabbat via Zoom, where he will focus on thankfulness and…
Nov
21 2020
Temple Emanu-El Chevre Torah Study Online 11/21
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Online via Zoom
Chevra Torah meets every Saturday morning for an in-depth discussion of the weekly Torah portion, combining tradition…
Nov
21 2020
Temple Emanu-El Social Justice Torah Study Online 11/21
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Online via Zoom
Rabbi Drorah Setel leads this weekly discussion group, which focuses on the relationship between the weekly Torah p…
Nov
22 2020
A Conversation With Rabbi Dovid Lagunov
11:00AM - 11:45AM
Join Rabbi Dovid Lagunov from Light of Israel For a Conversation
Nov
22 2020
Challah French Toast Breakfast
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Save some of the challah you bake during our Thursday Challah Bake with Rishi and start your Sunday morning with a c…
Nov
22 2020
Donation Collection Drive With Jewish Family Services
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Drop off donations! We are looking to help out The Brighton Food Cupboard, Brighton Your Wardrobe, And Pencils & Pape…
Nov
22 2020
Exploring Uncertainty 11/22
3:30PM - 5:00PM
Exploring Uncertainty: A Program for PJ Library Parents
Registration required https://www.jewishrochester.org/explo…
Nov
22 2020
Notorious RBG event
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Online via Zoom
There is no charge for this event. A closed 2021 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE is required for participation- Payment is …
Nov
22 2020
Post Havdalah Conversation with Rabbi Danny Goldstein
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Join Rabbi Goldstein for a conversation post Shabbat
Registration Required - Click Here to Register
Rabbi Chaim Dov…
Nov
22 2020
Temple Emanu-El Rabbi’s Book Club Online 11/22
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Online via Zoom
Join Rabbi Drorah Setel and others for a discussion of this month’s book. All are welcome to join us! Visit our web…
Nov
22 2020
Tzedakah Isn’t Nice: A Source Based Mitzvah Exploration with Rabbi Hirsh
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Join Rabbi Hirsh as we take a closer look at the concept of Tzedakah and what it really means in the modern world. Re…
Nov
23 2020
Rabin: 25 Years Later.
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Online via Zoom
This event is presented by P2G and is open to the Rochester and Modi’in communities. Hear from Israeli Journalist …
Nov
23 2020
Temple Emanu-El Lunchtime Meditation Online 11/23
12:15PM - 12:45PM
Online via Zoom
Our weekly meditation sessions continue and new folks are always welcome to join. Visit our website, emanuelrochester…
Nov
27 2020
Temple Emanu-El Shabbat Service 11/27
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online via Zoom
Our online Shabbat services are led by Rabbi Drorah Setel with cantorial soloist, Charlene Sommers. All are welcome t…
Nov
28 2020
Exploring Jewishness - Temple Emanu-El – Online via Zoom 11/28
7:00PM - 8:30PM
Online via Zoom
This course is intended both for those engaging with Jewish traditions for the first time and those who wish to under…
Nov
28 2020
Temple Emanu-El Chevre Torah Study Online 11/28
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Online via Zoom
Chevra Torah meets every Saturday morning for an in-depth discussion of the weekly Torah portion, combining tradition…
Nov
28 2020
Temple Emanu-El Social Justice Torah Study Online 11/28
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Online via Zoom
Rabbi Drorah Setel leads this weekly discussion group, which focuses on the relationship between the weekly Tora…
Nov
30 2020
Temple Emanu-El Lunchtime Meditation Online 11/30
12:15PM - 12:45PM
Online via Zoom
Our weekly meditation sessions continue and new folks are always welcome to join. Visit our website, emanuelrochester…