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Jewish Events in Hartford

36 upcoming Jewish community events in Hartford from Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.

Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026

Open in the calendar Families 3 Young adults 2 Volunteer 1 Online 5

October 2026

Oct 7 Memorial - Gallery & Candle Lighting
Wed, Oct 76:00 AM – 9:00 PMChase Family Gallery of the Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
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Today
Young adults
October 7th Memorial at Trinity College Hillel
Wed, Oct 75:00 – 6:00 PMZachs Hillel House, 121 Allen Place, Hartford, CT 06106
A memorial gathering marking three years since the October 7th attacks, with guest speaker Dr.
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Today
Jewish Book Festival: Such Good People by Amy Blumenfeld
Thu, Oct 87:00 – 9:00 PMMandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
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Tomorrow
RED LETTER: CT Tour de Shuls
Sun, Oct 119:00 AM – 1:00 PMDr. Jeffrey Kagan, 179 North Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107
Tour de Shuls 2026 Friends and Fellow Riders: The 9th Tour de Shuls CT will be held on Sunday, October 11th, 2026…
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This week
Volunteer
Volunteer Event with Jewish Federation Emerging Leadership!
Mon, Oct 1210:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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This week
JCRC Candidate Forum-Congressional
Tue, Oct 136:30 – 8:30 PMTBD
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This week
Legislative Speed Dating
Tue, Oct 136:30 – 8:30 PM
Meet with candidates running for seats in the Connecticut State Legislature.
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This week
The Avalon Table
Tue, Oct 138:00 PMThe Avalon Shul, 124 Avalon Circle, Waterbury, CT 06710
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This week
RED LETTER: Greenberg Center Program in Memory of Arnold Greenberg
Wed, Oct 147:00 – 9:00 PM
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This week
Bondi Beach Attack Memorial Music
Thu, Oct 156:00 – 9:00 PM
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Online
Israel Campus Conflict
Thu, Oct 157:30 – 9:00 PMVirtual
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FamiliesOnline
Israel Campus Conflict: Radically Reasonable Watch Party & Teen Panel
Thu, Oct 157:30 – 9:00 PMVirtual
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Online
Jewish DateNight
Thu, Oct 159:00 – 10:00 PMOnline/Virtual
Join thousands of Jewish singles for a better way to meet — with up to 7 thoughtfully matched introductions in one…
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Tot Shabbat at CBI
Sat, Oct 1710:30 – 11:00 AMCongregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06119
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Trauma, Resilience and the Jewish Experience in Today’s America
Sun, Oct 1811:00 AM – 12:30 PMCongregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06119
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COJELLA: JLive Festival Kickoff at Town Hall
Sun, Oct 181:00 – 5:00 PM
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RED LETTER: Walk4Friendship: Community Farm Festival
Sun, Oct 181:00 – 4:00 PMAuerFarm, 158 Auer Farm Rd, Bloomfield,, CT 06002
Friendship Circle’s Grand Community Walk4Friendship & Farm Festival at Auer Farm is here!
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Adult Education- Villains in Our Tradition
Sun, Oct 182:00 – 4:00 PMGishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation, 37 Main St., Southington, CT 0606489
Villains in Jewish Tradition - adult Education Session in Southington.
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RED LETTER: Distinguished Service Award Banquet
Sun, Oct 185:00 – 8:00 PMBeth El Temple, 2626 Albany Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
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CLI Meeting
Mon, Oct 195:30 – 8:30 PMJewish Federation of Greater Hartford Board Room, CT 06117
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JLive Event - TBD
Tue, Oct 207:00 – 9:00 PMMANDELL JCC - GILMAN THEATER, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117
Details coming soon! This special JLive Festival event will celebrate Jewish arts, culture, and community through…
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The Avalon Table
Tue, Oct 208:00 PMThe Avalon Shul, 124 Avalon Circle, Waterbury, CT 06710
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Jewish Community Foundation's Donor Reception
Wed, Oct 215:30 – 7:00 PMWest Hartford, CT 06117
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Federation Real Estate Professionals Division Event
Thu, Oct 226:00 – 8:00 PM
Join the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s Real Estate Professionals Division for an exclusive look inside…
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3rd Annual Pride Interfaith Panel
Thu, Oct 227:00 – 9:00 PM
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JLive Event - SONGS OF THE SOUL: A CANTOR CABARET
Thu, Oct 227:00 – 9:00 PMMANDELL JCC - GILMAN THEATER, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117
Experience an unforgettable evening of music as cantors from across the region come together to share beloved Jewish…
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Online
Live Virtual Lecture - Scholars Circle
Thu, Oct 227:00 – 8:00 PM
About Lecture: This lecture explores how Jews are facing a “perfect storm” of political and, at times, physical…
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JLive Event - THE HISTORY OF JEWISH HARTFORD: A MUSICAL REVUE
Sat, Oct 248:00 – 9:30 PMMANDELL JCC - GILMAN THEATER, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117
Celebrate the rich history of Greater Hartford's Jewish community through music, storytelling, photographs…
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Families
Family Memory with Igor Shamstein at CBI
Sun, Oct 259:00 – 10:30 AMCongregation Beth Israel, 701 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06119
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Torah Road Trip Brunch, Author Talk & Book Signing
Sun, Oct 2510:30 AM – 12:00 PMProvided upon registration, West Hartford, CT 06117
Meet New Britain native and author Bruce Levin at Sunday Brunch on October 25, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
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JLive Event - RISING STARS: YOUTH TALENT SHOW
Sun, Oct 253:00 – 5:00 PMMANDELL JCC - GILMAN THEATER, 335 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117
Celebrate the next generation of talent as young performers from across Greater Hartford take the stage to share…
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2026 FIDF Westchester & Connecticut Annual Dinner
Sun, Oct 255:00 – 9:30 PMGreenwich, CT
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FamiliesOnline
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating Divorce
Tue, Oct 277:00 – 8:00 PMZoom Webinar (online/virtual event), N/A, Stamford, CT 06905
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The Avalon Table
Tue, Oct 278:00 PMThe Avalon Shul, 124 Avalon Circle, Waterbury, CT 06710
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Annual Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Dinner
Thu, Oct 295:30 – 9:30 PMWampanoag Country Club, 60 Wampanoag Dr, West Hartford, CT 06117
Join us for our annual Lion of Judah & Pomegranate Dinner, a special evening celebrating the extraordinary…
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December 2026

Young adults
Urban Dor's Latke Vodka Party - 20s & 30s Social
Sat, Dec 57:00 – 9:00 PM
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About events in Hartford

These are the community events Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford publishes on its calendar at jewishhartford.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

Springfield and Western Massachusetts 8 events · 20 mi
Western Connecticut 13 events · 33 mi
New Haven 40 events · 34 mi
Fairfield County, Connecticut 37 events · 48 mi
The Berkshires 25 events · 52 mi
Worcester and Central Massachusetts 39 events · 57 mi

Questions

Where can I find Jewish events in Hartford?

This page lists the upcoming community events on Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford's calendar (36 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.

Are these events open to everyone?

Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.

How do I get my event listed in Hartford?

Hosts can submit an event on FedFinder's "Promote your event" page. A featured event appears at the top of this page and the Event Calendar for people looking for events in Hartford.