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Dedicated to Safeguarding and Enhancing Jewish Life Jewish Federation of Ulster County supports numerous local and global issues of Jewish concern.

10/30/2026

Day of Jewish Learning on November 8th!
To purchase tickets, visit: ucjf.org/dojl

Our Day of Jewish Learning is coming right up, and tickets are now available!

This year's incredible lineup of speakers includes: Rabbi Adam Cerino-Jones, Jane Davis, Shanti Joy Gold, Rabbi Jonathan Kligler, Rabbi Sivan Rotholz, Rabbi Jack Sherratt, Laurie Schwartz, Ilana Joy Streit, Rivka Tadjer, Rev Matthew Wright and Allen Frishman, with Keynote Speaker Lex Rofeberg. Make sure to bring your little ones to Storytime and Craft Hour with our PJ Library Coordinator, Maya Ungar!

We look forward to learning and celebrating with you on Sunday, November 8th!

10/05/2026

Dear Friends and supporters of UCJF,

We are thrilled to invite you to a very special evening as we celebrate 75 years of the Jewish Federation of Ulster County!

For three-quarters of a century, our Federation has been a vital force for Jewish life locally, nationally, and globally. Together, we have:

-Strengthened local nonprofits and cultural organizations, including Angel Food East, Circle of Friends for the Dying, Jewish Family Services, Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center, MyKingstonKids, Navone Center, Oncology Support Program, People’s Place, R.Y.AN. House, and Ulster Immigrant Defense Network.

-Supported PJ Library, which provides families with free, high-quality Jewish children’s books each month, sparking meaningful conversations and helping families explore and celebrate Jewish life together.

-Hosted the Day of Jewish Learning, bringing together speakers and leaders from across our community.

-Supported local artists by promoting their artwork through FallforArt.org, a virtual juried art show, sale, and community fundraiser.

-Fought local antisemitism by advocating for our community, supporting affected congregations, and speaking out when it matters.

-Stood up for Israel through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

-Worked closely with local law enforcement to help ensure the safety and security of our Jewish community.

-Supported Jewish communities near and far through our partnership with the Federation system.

-Supported our local synagogues and shared community news through KOLENU (Our Voice).

-Built for the future with new leadership, active committees, and exciting upcoming programs, including our Day of Jewish Learning this spring.

It is time to come together to celebrate all we have accomplished, and look ahead to what is next. This milestone anniversary will be marked with a festive celebration! Thank you for being part of our story. We look forward to seeing you on October 18th.

Warm regards,
Jewish Federation of Ulster County
www.ucjf.org | (845) 338-8131 | [email protected]

08/28/2026

Join us for three upcoming Film Screenings!

The first is coming up this Wednesday, September 2nd at Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley. Doors open at 7:00pm, with screenings at 7:15pm.

These films are presented by Gerry Harrington, founder and director of Movies With Spirit, a community film series now in its 21st season. The series brings people together around films about connection, compassion and the search for meaning. It screens in diverse places of worship and culture throughout Ulster County. Movies With Spirit respects all cultures and beliefs but isn't bound to any one of them. It points instead to universal themes that connect us all.

THE INFIDEL (2010) • 1 hour 45 minutes
Wednesday, September 2nd | Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley | 7:00pm

NORA’S WILL (CINCO DÍAS SIN NORA) (2008) • 1 hour 30 minutes
Tuesday, October 6th | Jewish Congregation of New Paltz | 7:00pm

HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG (2021) • 1 hour 55 minutes
Wednesday, November 4th | Woodstock Jewish Congregation | 7:00pm

06/04/2026

Let's Celebrate our Scholars and Honorees!

The Jewish Federation of Ulster County Recognizes:

Camp Scholarship Award:
Dafna Ben-Sira
Mira Blas
Lieba Rose
Micah Rose
Asa Markiewicz
Ani Markiewicz
Nadav Saad

Dr. Cy Gruberg Scholarship Award:
10 Scholars have been selected.
*To be announced at their High School award ceremonies

Young Leadership Award:
Aubrey Deguzman, Wallkill Senior High School

Seymour Werbalowsky Award:
Michele Lerner
Jeffrey Farber

Community Recognition Award:
People's Place

Interfaith Award:
Bruderhof

Storyteller's Soul Award:
Maya Ungar

Lifetime Achievement Award:
Reb Sally Shore Wittenberg

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Don't miss the Jewish Federation of Ulster County's Annual Meeting on Monday, June 8th at 7:00pm at Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley! Everyone is welcome.
Join us to hear about all of the wonderful events we have planned, meet out board members, congratulate our award winners, and celebrate our young scholarship awardees!
Kosher dairy reception.

Did You Know?
This year, we are celebrating 75 years of the Jewish Federation of Ulster County!

RSVP Information:
To RSVP send an email to us at [email protected] or call our office at (845) 338-8131

05/22/2026

Don't miss the Jewish Federation of Ulster County's Annual Meeting on Monday, June 8th at 7:00pm at Congregation Emanuel of the Hudson Valley! Everyone is welcome.

Join us to hear about all of the wonderful events we have planned, meet out board members, congratulate our award winners, and celebrate our young scholarship awardees!
Kosher dairy reception.

Did You Know?
This year, we are celebrating 75 years of the Jewish Federation of Ulster County!

RSVP Information:
To RSVP send an email to us at [email protected] or call our office at (845) 338-8131

04/15/2026

We made it to the voting round!! Thank you for placing FallforArt.org in the TOP FIVE businesses in the "Arts and Entertainment" category.

If you love what we do, please vote for FallforArt.org! 💛 Voting begins today (April 15th) and continues through May 15th.

To vote: visit chronogram.com/readerschoice and select FallforArt.org under "Arts & Entertainment"

(You can vote once per day!)

Your support helps shine a spotlight on arts and culture in our community.

🌟Thank you for helping us make an impact!🌟

Address

390 Aaron Court
Kingston, NY
12401

Telephone

+18453388131

Website

https://www.ucjf.org/

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