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Shalom Food Pantry Battle of the BBQs set for June 21; Fund-raiser to help the hungry
The ninth annual Battle of the BBQs returns June 21 at the Albany JCC, raising funds for Shalom Food Pantry’s year-round hunger relief efforts.
The Jewish World Team
Jun 4, 2026
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Union Of Reform Judaism president speaks at Beth Emeth
Over 250 community members gathered at Albany’s Beth Emeth to hear URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs speak on the future of Israel.
The Jewish World Team
Jun 4, 2026
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Ohav Shalom to honor volunteers at annual Shomrei HaBayit program
Congregation Ohav Shalom in Albany will honor four volunteers at its annual Shomrei HaBayit recognition event on June 7.
The Jewish World Team
Jun 4, 2026
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Beth Emeth Sisterhood to host The Mamales at June 14 donor dinner
A Yiddish-music trio that formed at a Lower East Side deli headlines Beth Emeth Sisterhood’s June 14 Susan B. Shpeen Memorial Donor Dinner.
The Jewish World Team
May 21, 2026
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SJCA lists Zoom performances from The Braid
True stories of American Jewish life anchor The Braid’s June 4 and 7 Zoom premieres of “L’Chaim America!” for the nation’s 250th, hosted by SJCA.
The Jewish World Team
May 21, 2026
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Maimonides Hebrew Day School dinner to note contributions of Laber family, Zlatopolskys
Three generations of the Laber family are honored alongside the Zlatopolskys at the school’s May 28 “To Be Continued!” annual dinner.
The Jewish World Team
May 21, 2026