A calendar of events throughout Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts.

Local Jewish community organizations are invited to submit events to the calendar. Events must be received one week prior to the bi-weekly publication of the Ledger. Send submissions to Ledger editor Judie Jacobson at judiej@jewishledger.com. We reserve the right to edit calendar items.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

Greenwich – Congregation Shir Ami Third Night of Passover Pot Luck Dinner, 6:30 p.m.. at First Presbyterian Church. This service will be part meal, part Shabbat, and part Seder. Please register and sign up to bring one of your favorite Passover dishes: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejotsvdo815bc79b&oseq=&c=&ch=

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Worcester, Mass.— Yom Hashoah program presented by Central Massachusetts Jewish Theatre Company: “Survivors,” by Wendy Kout, inspired by the testimonies of 10 Holocaust survivors from Rochester, N.Y.  “Survivors” is suitable for grade 8 through adult audiences. A warning and wake-up call for the present and future. 8 p.m. at MJAC BrickBox Theater, 20 Franklin St.Also presented on April 16 at 2 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

Worcester, Mass.— Yom Hashoah program presented by Central Massachusetts Jewish Theatre Company: “Survivors,” by Wendy Kout, inspired by the testimonies of 10 Holocaust survivors from Rochester, N.Y.  “Survivors” is suitable for grade 8 through adult audiences. A warning and wake-up call for the present and future. 2 p.m. at MJAC BrickBox Theater, 20 Franklin St. Also presented on April 15 at 8 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 17

Cos Cob, Conn. – Yom Hashoah Annual Communal Gathering with guest speaker Aliza Erber, sharing the story of her survival as a hidden child, 7 p.m., at Greenwich Reform Synagogue, 92 Orchard St. Register: https://www.ujajcc.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&category=Community&refno=2988

Southbury, Conn.—Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day to be held at the Jewish Federation of Western CT Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus, 444 Main St. North at 5:45 p.m. Guest speaker is Holocaust survivor Rabbi Philip Lazowski, rabbi emeritus of Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford and Best Hillel Synagogue in Bloomfield. FREE

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

New Haven, Conn. – “Yom Hashoah – We Remember,” a participatory, experiential BEKI Sisterhood Zoom program, honoring those who perished and those who survived the Shoah, at 7:30 p.m. If you are a descendant of a survivor and would like to share some words, contact shoshanazax@gmail.com. Yellow candles will be available in the BEKI lobby during the week preceding the program.

Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/bekiuschmooze

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Greenwich, Conn.— Dignity Grows Packing Party, 10. a.m. – 12 noon; held pack tote bags willed with sanitary products. Hosted by UJA-JCC Greenwich at their office, 1 Holly Hill Lane. Information: ujajcc.org. $18

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

Southbury, Conn.— Love & Knishes Luncheon with PierceCampbell; 12 p.m. lunch, musical performance by former CT State Troubadour Pierce Campbell at 1 p.m., at Jewish Federation of Western CT, 444 Main St. North. Reservations: cconti@jfed.net, (203) 405-7009.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

West Hartford, Conn. “An Evening with Erez Kaganovitz,” Mandell JCC,  7 p.m. Erez Kaganovitz, photographer and the human behind the Humans of Israel, has helped bridge a cultural gap in society both within and outside Israel. His work brings understanding, emotional connection, and unity to many around the world.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

Southbury, Conn.— Love & Knishes Luncheon with PierceCampbell; 12 p.m. lunch, musical performance Alyce & Gary Bertz at 1 p.m., at Jewish Federation of Western CT, 444 Main St. North. Reservations: cconti@jfed.net, (203) 405-7009.

THURSDAY, MAY 11

Greenwich, Conn. – “The Land of Milk and Funny.” UJA-JCC of Greenwich Annual Celebration honoring the Weitzman Youth Award recipients and celebrating Israel at 75, win performance by comedian Joel Chasnoff, at the Bruce Museum. Information:ujajcc.org. 

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

West Hartford, Conn. — Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring a performance by Cantor Gideon Zelermeyer, followed by dinner; honoring the Society’s founders, past presidents and past directors. Information and reservations (by May 5): jhsgh.org, (860) 727-6170. (See story in Around SNE)

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Southbury, Conn.— Love & Knishes Luncheon with PierceCampbell; 12 p.m. lunch, musical performance by T-Bone Stances (guitar) and Brian Gillie (keyboards), at 1 p.m., at Jewish Federation of Western CT, 444 Main St. North. Reservations: cconti@jfed.net, (203) 405-7009.