No matter what your connection to Judaism is, you'll find activities, programs, events and celebrations that appeal to you at the Albany JCC!
Elul Circle
Thursdays, September 4 - 25, 2025 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
The Hebrew month of Elul is traditionally a time of spiritual preparation. A time to sloooooow down, take stock of ourselves, and reflect meaningfully with others on this thing we call "life." Ah yes, life. That thing that is coming at us fast and furious these days.
This year, let's use Elul to take a beat, gather with others, and explore some Jewish wisdom. A small group of us will meet over four weeks to explore ideas, texts, and wisdom from Jewish tradition for this fall.
This will be a space for us to ask big questions (and I'm not pretending to have any big answers).
The wisdom found in Jewish texts -both ancient and contemporary-can be surprising, complicated, delightful, weird, mysterious, perplexing, and fun. We read these texts broadly and generously, and we will count on everyone to add their unique voices and perspectives to our conversations.
In short we'll reflect on the gestures, ideas, and themes at the heart of the Fall holidays, to prepare ourselves spiritually for their arrival.
Cost: Free.
Axe Throwing @ Generation Axe
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
The High Holidays are coming, and we're offering a modern twist on Tashlich! Join us for "Throwing Away Your Transgressions" an introspective and exhilarating axe-throwing experience.
This event takes place at Generation Axe located at 90 Fuller Rd, Colonie, NY 12205.
Annual Purim Carnival
Thursday, March 26, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Get ready to experience the joy of Purim! Costume contest, bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, kosher food and more!
Israel
At the JCC, we have a special connection to Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people.
