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Jewish Events in Raleigh
40 upcoming Jewish community events in Raleigh from Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.
Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026
October 2026
- Today
October 7 Reflection and Remembrance
Description: Years may have passed, but for so many, life was forever changed on that day. Together, we will honor those who were lost, those who survived, and the families, friends, and communities who continue to…
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- Tomorrow
NCMA Jewish Film Series: The Floaters
Program Description: The Floaters (2024) , directed by Rachel Israel, 1 hour 41 minutes, comedy. This is the Jewish summer camp movie you’ve been waiting for! Freshly ousted from her rock band, Nomi takes a last-resort…
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- This week
J-Rays Year Round Swim Fall Session
Program Description: Join Coach Lori for conditioning and stroke instruction to stay in shape. Year round swim is open to both J-Rays swimmers and the general community. Where: Optimist Park Pool, 5900 Whittier Dr…
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- This week
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and…
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- This week
HOT Mah Jongg Tournament
When: Monday, October 12 Time: 10AM-5PM Address: Address provided when registered, Raleigh, NC 27612, United States Details of Your Event: 📅 Save the date! Monday October 12, 2026!📅 🀄Hadassah Mahjong Tournament…
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- This week
JCC Book Club: "The Autumn of Ruth Winters"
Description: The Autumn of Ruth Winters by Marshall Fine Ruth Winters is retired, widowed, and resigned to spending the rest of her life alone in her suburban home. She likes her routine and uses it to avoid having to…
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- This week
Federation Connections
Program Description: Meet us at Bond Brothers Brewery! We'd love to treat you to your first drink and see how we can get you connected to the Jewish community. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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Trailblazing Women (formerly Ladies Who Hike)
Description: Join some Trailblazing Women as we hike Falls Lake! We will meet at Falls Lake Tailrace Parking Lot. This is located at 12098 Old Falls of Neuse Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587 (right by the Falls Lake Dam).…
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Men's Club Breakfast
When: Sunday, October 18th from 10AM to 11:40AM Where: Beth Shalom Description: Full Breakfast and speaker to Follow. RSVP A MUST BY October 16th to Chefeduardo1@gmaik com…
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Kol Haskalah- Voting Matters
When: October 18th at 10AM to 11:30AM Where: Israel Center, Jewish for Good Description: This is an informal discussion group. All are welcome. We discuss issues of importance related to Humanistic Judaism. Please RSVP…
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Families
StandwithUs Teen Leadership High School Program
Arming Triangle-area high schoolers with Israel education, leadership, and Jewish pride. Lessons kick off on October 18th! Click here to learn more!
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Families
PJ Library Park Playdate
Program Description: Let’s celebrate October with a fun playground playdate! The kids can play together while their adults enjoy some time outside and catch up. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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Men's Lunch
Program Description: Come enjoy lunch and meet our special guest, Mike Golden. Mike is the new Development Director at Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). He will have lots to tell us about what's going on at the airport!…
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Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Come enjoy lunch and some wonderful conversations with other Jewish women from the community. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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The ADHD Playbook
Program Description: Your child may know exactly what they need to do and even want to do it. But for children with ADHD, getting started, staying on track, and following through can still feel nearly impossible. They…
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A New Middle East Political Order? (Be Careful What You Wish For)
When: October 21st at 12:30PM to 2:15PM Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus Description: At the time of the attack on Iran in February, both President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke in terms of a new…
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Umstead Hike and Brewery Meetup with YAD
Date and Time: Sunday, October 25 @ 10AM-1:30PM Location: Umstead Park Description: Join YAD for a morning on the trails followed by a well-earned drink and lunch! In partnership with the Sierra Club, we'll head out for…
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November 2026
School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and…
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Newcomer Nosh
Program Description: Come to the JCC and have a bagel and some brew! Meet the Jewish Federation staff, tour the JCC and meet other newcomers to the area. Where: David R. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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2026 Illumination Gala
Join us for a night of wonder and illusion Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 When: Cocktail Reception 5:30pm Dinner and Entertainment 6:30pm Cocktail Attire Description: Enjoy an elegant evening of hors d’oeuvres, dinner…
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Men's Lunch
Program Description: Come enjoy lunch and pay homage to the Veterans in the community. Our special guest Barry Bloch is a vet and runs the Jewish Veterans group in Apex. Where: David R. RSVP and contact details are on…
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JCC Book Club: "Heart of a Stranger"
Program Description: Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging by Angela Buchdahl From the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring account of one woman’s journey…
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School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and…
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NCMA Jewish Film Series: Hester Street
Program Description: Hester Street (1975, restored 2021). Directed by Joan Micklin Silver, 1 hr. 29 min., comedy/drama, PG This is a new 4K restoration from the original negative of Joan Micklin Silver’s theatrical…
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Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Come enjoy breakfast or lunch with a great group of Jewish women from the community. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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Kristallnacht: A Green Light to the Holocaust
When: Wednesday, November 18 Time: 12:30PM Box lunches & schmooze and 1:30 PM Speaker Presentation by Shelly Bleiweiss Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus Description: "Kristallnacht: A Green Light to the Holocaust"…
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December 2026
2026 Dreidel Exchange
When: Thursday, December 03 from 6PM to 9PM Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus 12804 Nowood Road Raleigh, NC 27613 View Map Description: Join us this year at the Kahn Campus for our Annual Dreidel Exchange! The…
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JCC Book Club: "Be Ready When the Luck Happens"
Program Description: Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten Here, for the first time, Ina Garten presents an intimate, entertaining, and inspiring account of her remarkable journey. Ina’s gift is to make…
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Men's Lunch
Program Description: Let's celebrate Hanukkah! Come enjoy latkes and doughnuts and more. Our special guest is you! Where: David R. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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Ladies Who Lunch
Program Description: Come celebrate Hanukkah, eat latkes, and spend time with other women in the Jewish community. Where: David R. RSVP and contact details are on the event listing.
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JCC Speaker Lunch: "When Yiddish Writers Were Rock Stars"
Program Description: "When Yiddish Writers Were Rock Stars" with Scott Davis Step into the world of Yiddish literature at the turn of the twentieth century, when writers like Sholem Aleichem, I. L. Peretz, Mendele…
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School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and…
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School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and…
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School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and…
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January 2027
JCC Book Club: "We Were the Lucky Ones"
Program Description: We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter Inspired by the incredible true story of one Jewish family separated at the start of World War II, determined to survive—and to reunite—We Were the Lucky…
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Healing With Art-Growth Mindset
Program Description: Learn simple practices that shift your brain from a scarcity mindset to one focused on growth and abundance. Create a personalized vision board to remind you of your goals and maintain your…
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Healing Through Art-"Humor Inspired Art Therapy"
Program Description: Learn the importance of humor combined with art in healing both conscious and unconscious aspects of your life. Connect with this practice in community with others while experimenting with your own…
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School's Out, J's In Teacher Workday Camp
Program Description: When school’s out, the fun begins at the JCC! Our year round camps feature activities at the JCC with special guests as well as sports, Judaic arts and crafts, boating, nature walks, archery and…
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Healing With Art-"Circles for Stress Relief"
Program Description: Learn to smooth the sharp edges of your stress by transforming it into a colorful, therapeutic painting that will accent your home decor for years to come. Instructor: Ilishe Mikos is an artist…
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Healing With Art-"NeuroArt: Rewire Your Brain"
Program Description: Rewire Your Brain - Learn about the brain's incredible ability to prune old circuits and artfully rewire new neural pathways at any age. Create an art journal to support this practice over time.…
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About events in Raleigh
These are the community events Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary publishes on its calendar at shalomraleigh.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 Raleigh-Cary on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.
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Questions
Where can I find Jewish events in Raleigh?
This page lists the upcoming community events on Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary's calendar (40 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.
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