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SCHENECTADY– “Rowlf and Muppet Friends” will be displayed in the Finkle Display Case at the Schenectady Jewish Community Center on the Golub Family Campus at 2565 Balltown Rd., from Jan. 2 to Feb. 27. Ari

SCHENECTADY–“Concerning the Art of Drawings,” will be the title of Charles Steckler’s new exhibit at the JCC of Schenectady, starting Dec 2. An artist reception will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, 6-

NISKAYUNA — Taekwondo classes at the Schenectady JCC are a scene from the world’s most adorable action movie. Grinning elementary school kids in white uniforms and colorful belts flow through stances, kicks and

The JCC of Schenectady presented on Sunday, October 19th its second annual Capital Capabilities Festival, a family friendly event celebrating the artistic talents of individuals with developmental and other disabilities.

NISKAYUNA — When a crew of volunteers arrived at the Schenectady Jewish Community Center early Sunday morning, it appeared a tall task to build a learning space by the end of the day. But by lunchtime the workers had

Camper Hope Waxman awaits her turn to shoot. Photo by Rebecca Isenhart By REBECCA ISENHART Gazette Reporter NISKAYUNA — In the cool woods behind the Schenectady Jewish Community Center, arrows snap off of bows and

The Capital Region embraced five new state lawmakers last year, four members of the state Assembly and one state senator. All are completing their first term. Only one is Jewish and that is Assemblyman Phil Steck (D – Colonie,  Niskayuna, Schenectady).

Steck moved his allegiance and synagogue affiliation from Albany-based Congregation Beth Emeth to Schenectady-based Congregation Gates of Heaven. Steck’s children, Alexandra, 18, and Aaron 15, became a bar and bat mitzvah at Beth Emeth.

Fabric Art, a new exhibit by Peg Foley will be on display in the Farber/Miness Gallery at the JCC of Schenectady from December 2nd through January 31st, 2014. An art reception will be held on Thursday, December 12,

The JCC Jewish Film Festival will present The Camera Obscura, its third film in the film series, on Saturday, December 7th, 7:30 PM. The Argentinian film (2008) is 86 minute long in Spanish and Yiddish with English

“Halleli: I Will Sing Praise,” join singer and Cantorial soloist Leah Wolff-Pellingra in an afternoon of soulful Jewish music, including traditional melodies, contemporary settings and original compositions.