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Thank you to The Jewish Federation of NENY for supporting the events through a generous grant.
Saratoga Jewish Community Arts sponsors films, film discussions, live performances, storytelling and other cultural events on Jewish and social justice topics. SJCA thanks the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York for its generous support and Temple Sinai of Saratoga Springs for its sponsorship. Click below to join our email list and receive information about our programs.
TUESDAY
JUNE
2
7 PM
Saratoga
City Center
522 Broadway
Saratoga Springs
ANTISEMITISM:
OLD WINE IN NEW BOTTLES
An Evening with Dr. Stephen M. Berk
Antisemitism endures not because Jews change, but because it continually reshapes itself to fit each era’s prevailing ideas.
Presented by Jewish Federation of NENY and supported by Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival

Registration required: jewishfedny.org/berk-2026
$25 per person | Dessert Reception

THURSDAY
JUNE
4
7 PM
SunDAY
JUNE
7
2 PM
Live on zoom
L’CHAIM AMERICA!
Poignant and humorous contemporary
stories illuminate inspiring, diverse
Jewish experiences and speak to the
America we know in our hearts.
Happy Birthday, USA—you’re 250 years old!

Registration required: sjca.sjcf@gmail.com

The Braid, formerly Jewish Women’s Theater, is a Jewish story company creating, curating, producing and preserving stories grounded in Jewish culture and experience.
Sunday
JUNE
14
1 - 3 PM
Congregation
Shaara Tfille
84 Weibel Avenue
Saratoga Springs
ISLE OF KLEZBOS
Celebrate Pride Month!
Bringing Yiddish musical traditions to life with both playful irreverence and deep respect. This vibrant all-women ensemble—alumni of Juilliard, Eastman, Berklee, and Harvard—is celebrated for its virtuosic soloists and genre-spanning repertoire.

RSVP (518) 584-2370 or likebertrand518@gmail.com by June 11.
$10 per person | Refreshments to follow
Sunday
JUNE
14
5 PM
Hyatt Place
20 State Farm Pl
Malta
18TH ANNUAL JEWISH
WOMEN’S GALA
With Special Guest Sara Esther Crispe
Join us for an evening of inspiration,
connection, and empowerment at our
Chai Annual Jewish Women’s Gala!
Hosted by the Clifton Park Jewish Women’s Circle

RSVP & purchase raffle tickets: cliftonparkchabad.com
For more information, contact Leah,
cliftonparkchabad@gmail.com or (518) 495-0779.
$25 per person before June 4; $36 after
Tuesday
JUNE
16
6:30 PM
Clifton Park Halfmoon Library
475 Moe Rd Clifton Park
SINAI & CIVICS
What do Jewish values have to do with America’s founding? As we near the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, join us for a free introductory class of JLI’s Sinai and Civics to explore how Jewish ethics helped shape the nation’s founding and still influence society today. Enjoy patriotic refreshments!

RSVP (518) 495-0779 or cliftonparkchabad.com
Thursday
JUNE
25
5 PM
Clifton Park Chabad
495 Moe Rd Clifton Park
13TH ANNUAL KLEZMER & KOSHER FESTIVAL

Kick off the summer and enjoy a lively evening featuring a kosher dinner, crafts, games, and a live klezmer concert with an incredible lineup performing traditional, Chassidic, and Israeli melodies.
RSVP (518) 495-0779 or cliftonparkchabad.com
$15 per person | all-inclusive fee