No matter what your connection to Judaism is, you'll find activities, programs, events and celebrations that appeal to you at the Albany JCC!
IYUN: Elul Circle
Thursdays, September 10, 17, 24 & October 8, 2026 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
The High Holidays are more than a moment in the calendar. They are an invitation to reflect, reconnect, and grow. Each Elul Circle gathering draws on accessible Jewish texts and engaging discussion prompts to explore the themes of the season, including self-reflection, renewal, repair, and joy.
Whether you're deeply familiar with Jewish tradition or encountering these ideas for the first time, you're welcome here. Bring your experiences, your questions, and your willingness to listen, reflect, and share. Cost: No fee to attend.
Book Mavens
Tuesdays, Starting September 15, 2026 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Join us weekly to discuss the stories of six American Jews who helped shape the Civil War and the fight against slavery. The discussion is free and open to everyone!
Copies of Fear No Pharaoh: American Jews, the Civil War, and the Fight to End Slavery by Richard Kreitner are available at local libraries & bookshops.
Torah with a Twist
First Friday of the Month, Starting October 2, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us the first Friday of each month for an engaging discussion of the weekly Torah portion through a Mussar lens with Lisa Morlitz, a facilitator trained by The Mussar Institute (TMI). Mussar offers practical wisdom for personal growth, self-awareness, and spiritual development in everyday life. No experience is needed, just an open heart and curious mind. Free and open to all.
Shake Up the Season: Sukkah
September 28, 29, 30* and October 1, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Gather, celebrate, and create lasting memories in our sukkah! Your reservation includes three 6-foot tables with eight chairs each, providing ample space for friends and family to come together. Because space is limited to one group per evening**, you'll enjoy an exclusive setting for your gathering. Scan the QR code to reserve your space today!
To help us care for this shared community space, please bag all trash and place it in the dumpster at the end of the evening. We look forward to welcoming you!
* 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
**Limted to one reservation per membership unit.
Israel
At the JCC, we have a special connection to Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people.
