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Jewish Events in Worcester and Central Massachusetts

39 upcoming Jewish community events in Worcester and Central Massachusetts from Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts'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 2 Volunteer 1 Online 2 Hanukkah 6

October 2026

JHC - Road Race 2026
Sun, Oct 119:00 – 11:00 AMJewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
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This week
Shir Joy Open Rehearsals- Oct 12
Mon, Oct 126:30 – 8:30 PMCongregation B'nai Shalom (Reform), P.O. Box 1019, Westboro, MA 01581, Westboro, MA
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This week
YAD Happy Hour, October 14th
Wed, Oct 146:30 – 8:30 PM
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This week
Online
JCC Author Event - Bruce Feiler (Virtual)
Thu, Oct 1512:30 – 2:00 PMWorcester Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
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BI Adult Ed with Rabbinic intem
Thu, Oct 156:00 – 8:00 PMCongregation Beth Israel (Conservative), 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA
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BI Adult Ed with Rabbi 2026
Thu, Oct 157:30 – 9:30 PMCongregation Beth Israel (Conservative), 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA
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CBS Teeny Tiny Tot Shabbat Oct 16
Fri, Oct 165:00 – 7:00 PMCongregation B'nai Shalom (Reform), P.O. Box 1019, Westboro, MA 01581, Westboro, MA
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CBS Shabbat Mishpacha Oct 16
Fri, Oct 166:45 – 8:45 PMCongregation B'nai Shalom (Reform), P.O. Box 1019, Westboro, MA 01581, Westboro, MA
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Alzheimer’s Walk 2026
Sun, Oct 18
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Life & Legacy Conference 2026
Mon, Oct 19
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Volunteer
WJCC Red Cross Blood Drive - Oct 2026
Tue, Oct 2012:00 – 7:30 PMWorcester Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
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PJ & SZ - Pre-School Gathering Shabbat
Sat, Oct 2410:00 AM – 12:00 PMCongregation Shaarei Zedeck, Water Street, Clinton, MA
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JCC Opening Night Jewish Film Festival 2026-27
Sat, Oct 247:00 – 9:30 PM
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JFCM - Israel Trip 2026
Wed, Oct 28
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BI/BT/CAA Camp Ranch at Palmer
Fri, Oct 30
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November 2026

JCC Author Series - Anita Robboy with film
Sun, Nov 110:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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YAD trip to Touro Synagogue Newport
Sun, Nov 1
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CBS Teeny Tiny Tot Shabbat Nov 6
Fri, Nov 65:00 – 5:45 PMCongregation B'nai Shalom (Reform), P.O. Box 1019, Westboro, MA 01581, Westboro, MA
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CAA Veterans Service and Potluck
Fri, Nov 65:30 – 7:30 PMCongregation Agudat Achim (Conservative), 268 Washington Street, Leominster, MA
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PJ & CAA - Sababa Storytime Nov 26
Fri, Nov 65:30 – 7:30 PMCongregation Agudat Achim (Conservative), 268 Washington Street, Leominster, MA
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CBS Shabbat Mishpacha Nov 6
Fri, Nov 66:45 – 8:45 PMCongregation B'nai Shalom (Reform), P.O. Box 1019, Westboro, MA 01581, Westboro, MA
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JCC Film Festival: Rosenthal: The Great Showman
Sat, Nov 77:00 – 9:00 PMWorcester Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
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Online
YAD Book Club (virtual), The Golem and the Jinni
Wed, Nov 117:00 – 9:00 PM
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Veteran's Day
Wed, Nov 11
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Families
BI Rabbi Fellman Bar Mitzvah
Sat, Nov 149:45 – 11:45 AMCongregation Beth Israel (Conservative), 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA
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CBS Shabbat Shaboom Havdalah Nov 14
Sat, Nov 144:00 – 6:00 PMCongregation B'nai Shalom (Reform), P.O. Box 1019, Westboro, MA 01581, Westboro, MA
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Families
PJ Library Holiday Craft Fair at the JCC 2026
Sun, Nov 1511:00 AM – 3:00 PMWorcester Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
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CBS Concert Cantorial Soloists
Sun, Nov 153:00 – 5:00 PMCongregation B'nai Shalom (Reform), P.O. Box 1019, Westboro, MA 01581, Westboro, MA
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JCC Film Festival: Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls
Mon, Nov 166:30 – 8:30 PMWorcester Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA
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CBS Anti Semitism Program
Tue, Nov 176:00 – 8:00 PMCongregation B'nai Shalom (Reform), P.O. Box 1019, Westboro, MA 01581, Westboro, MA
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YAD Happy Hour, November 19th
Thu, Nov 196:30 – 8:30 PM
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Torathon 2026
Sat, Nov 216:30 – 8:30 PM
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JCC Author Event with TES - Samuel Markind
Sun, Nov 2210:30 – 11:30 AMTemple Emanuel Sinai (Reform), Worcester, MA
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December 2026

CBS Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner 2026
Fri, Dec 46:00 – 8:00 PMCongregation B'nai Shalom (Reform), P.O. Box 1019, Westboro, MA 01581, Westboro, MA
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TES Hanukkah Party 2026
Sat, Dec 512:00 – 3:00 PMTemple Emanuel Sinai (Reform), Worcester, MA
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CAA Hanukkah Party 2026
Sun, Dec 610:30 AM – 12:30 PMCongregation Agudat Achim (Conservative), 268 Washington Street, Leominster, MA
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YAD PJ Hanukkah Party 2026
Sun, Dec 62:00 – 4:00 PM
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BI Hanukkah Party 2026
Mon, Dec 75:30 – 7:30 PMCongregation Beth Israel (Conservative), 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA
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Community-Wide Hanukkah Celebration 2026
Wed, Dec 95:00 – 7:00 PMPolar Park, 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA 01608
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About events in Worcester and Central Massachusetts

These are the community events Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts publishes on its calendar at jewishcentralmass.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 Central Massachusetts on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.

Jewish events nearby

Rhode Island 37 events · 39 mi
Springfield and Western Massachusetts 8 events · 40 mi
New Hampshire 38 events · 48 mi
Hartford 36 events · 57 mi
The Berkshires 25 events · 73 mi
New Haven 40 events · 88 mi

Questions

Where can I find Jewish events in Worcester and Central Massachusetts?

This page lists the upcoming community events on Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts's calendar (39 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 Worcester and Central Massachusetts?

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 Worcester and Central Massachusetts.