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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Southbury, CT—Holocaust Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony to dedicate a tree in memory of those who perished in the Shoah, hosted by the Jewish Federation of Western CT at 444 Main St. N; 7:11:15 a.m. Information: jfed.net.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 29  

New Haven, CT (Zoom)— “Going Fallow for Shmita: A Perspective From the Soil,” a conversation with Bruce Spierer, public education manager at Hazon, the Jewish lab for sustainability; 7:30 p.m. At Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel (BEKI), a participant in the Hazon Seal of Sustainability fellowship. For the Zoom link: office@BEKI.org, (203) 389-2108 x114.

West Hartford, CT— “Circumcision and Survival: New Approaches to Gender and the Holocaust,” a 3-session mini course with Prof. Jay Geller of Vanderbilt University, co-sponsored by UConn Center for Judaic Studies, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, the Mandell JCC, the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford, and Voices of Hope.  Held at the Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Ave. To register, email judaicstudies@uconn.edu FREE. (Also held on June 15 & 22)

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

Greenwich, CT (virtual) — Ukraine Impact Update, presented by UJA-JCC Greenwich.11 – 11:30 a.m. The Greenwich community has raised $1.6 million for Ukraine relief. Now, hear one family’s story and how every donation saves lives; speakers: Yaron Decker, regional director to Canada and a former journalist, and 25-year-old Valeria Guseva, from Mykolaiv, Ukraine. For information or to register: ujajcc.org. FREE

Southbury, CT—Love & Knishes Luncheon at 12 noon followed by a musical performance by Daybreak, a pop rock cover duo providing top quality entertainment. Hosted by the Jewish Federation of Western CT, 444 Main St. North. For information and registration: jfed.net. $10

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

Farmington, CT—Happy Hour outdoors at Bridge Healing Arts Center, 304 Main St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Kosher wine and apps, lawn games, tent (rain or shine); hosted by Bridge Healing Arts Center, Urban Dor, Young Israel of West Hartford, Left Lane Marketing Agency, Beth David Synagogue, UConn Hillel, UConn Jewish Medical and Dental Student Association, FVJC-Emek Shalom. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDruZ8GCTWwPS6yQoR62imcRjnjAu1z6lk65tJ-s2Qt4Kjbg/viewform. FREE

New Haven, CT (Zoom)— Conversation with Cantor Matt Austerklein about the Cantors’ Assembly 75th Anniversary Journal, which he edited, and Rachel Adelstein, an ethnomusicologist who contributed to the journal.  Due to be published in August, the Journal features biographies, reflections on current questions facing the cantorate, and a section of scholarly articles. At Congregation Beth El-Keser Israel at 7:30 p.m. For Zoom link: office@BEKI.org, (203) 389-2108 x114.

FRIDAY, JULY 8

Longmeadow, Mass. —Shabbat Dinner at Congregation B’nai Torah, 2 Eunice Dr.; 6:45 pm/dinner; 7:30 p.m., discussion: “Yankee Doodle’s Kippur! Judaic Reflections on the Meaning of America.”  Reservations by July 6, (413) 567-0036, office@bnaitorahma.org. $18/individual, $45/family max.

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Sherman, CT — The JCC in Sherman presents a night of live jazz featuring the TJ Thompson Trio playing Sul, blues and jazz of New Orleans, Memphis anymore; 7 p.m.;  at the JCC, 9 Rte. 39S. Reservations required: jccinsherman.org, (860) 355-8050. $220/members, $5/non-members

TUESDAY, JULY 12

Stamford, CT—“Living Well: A Nutrition & Gentle Meditative Yoga Experience,” with Ddr. Joe Feuerstein and Jackie Pepper; 2 p.m.; at United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, 350 Roxbury Rd (Temple Beth el). A Federation Affinity Group for women in the empty nest phase of life. Yoga will done in chairs or bring a mat to do floor yoga). Reservations: Contact Sharon Franklin, sharon@ujf.org. $18

SUNDAY, JULY 17 — TUESDAY, JULY 19

Greenwich, CT (virtual)— David Film Festival: “Portrayal,”  (documentary; Canada; 96 min. Since he was an adolescent, Since he was an adolescent, Roman has been haunted by a secret that his late Russian grandfather revealed about the origins of thousands of missing portraits he had painted over his lifetime. The quest to catch a thief confronts the ethics of ownership and art’s ability to preserve the past. Winner of the Schoumann Award for Jewish Cinema at the Jerusalem Film Festival. July 17 at 5 p.m. through July 19 at 9 p.m. $9 ($25 for entire series of 3 films: “Forgiveness,” Sept. 18—20; “Labyrinth of Peace,” Oct. 12. — 31. To register for “Portrayal” or the entire series, visit ujajcc.org.