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Iselin mother/son duo now active within Jewish National Fund-USA
ALEX ISELIN & LAUREN ISELIN For Lauren and Alex Iselin, supporting the land and people of Israel runs in the family.
The Jewish World Team
May 14, 2026

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JFS recognizes volunteers at spring luncheon
Ethel Kramer answers: Why do you volunteer at JFS? Lisa Gally, JFS director of essential services and Garry Sanders, JFS board chairman Robert…
The Jewish World Team
May 7, 2026

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Jewish Federation slates community Shabbat; Albany JCC to be site of services and dinner
The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York has announced that its fourth annual community Shabbat, will be Friday, May 15, at the Albany Jewish…
The Jewish World Team
May 7, 2026

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Temple Sinai’s Rabbi Symons to lead 10-day Jewish heritage trip to Morocco
Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs has announced plans for a 10-day congregational trip to Morocco in early 2027, offering…
The Jewish World Team
May 4, 2026

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Hillel Global Giving Week kicks off at UAlbany with matching campaign to support Jewish student life
A weeklong fundraising effort aimed at strengthening Jewish campus life is underway at the University at…
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May 4, 2026

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Colonie Chabad lists JLI course on Jewish values
ALBANY – “Judaism has a message the world needs now more than ever,” asserted Rabbi Mordechai Rubin, co director of Colonie Chabad, as he announced a…
The Jewish World Team
Apr 30, 2026

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Spencer Mandell to join Beth Emeth rabbinic staff in July
ALBANY –Spencer Mandell, who came to Congregation Beth Emeth as a rabbinic intern in 2023, will become assistant rabbi at the Albany congregation…
The Jewish World Team
Apr 23, 2026

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Malka, Eitan Evan Yom Ha-Shoah lecture to feature talk on anti-Semitism by Dr. Magda Teter
The Malka and Eitan Evan annual Yom Ha-Shoah Lecture has been slated for Tuesday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m.
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Apr 23, 2026

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Lag B’Omer celebration set by Colonie Chabad
ALBANY –Colonie Chabad’s Lag B’Omer celebration has been announced for Monday, May 4, at 5 p.m.
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Apr 23, 2026

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‘Touch a Truck’ at the SJCC slated
SCHENECTADY –A Touch a Truck Fund-raiser event, will be hosted on Sunday, April 26, from 2-4 p.m.
The Jewish World Team
Apr 16, 2026
