Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival Opens Its 12th Season

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Launching its 12th season, the Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival will offer a series of programs open to the public to run from June through September.

“We are very excited to bring you a new season of our popular summer programming,” said festival coordinator Phyllis Wang. “This season’s 14 programs have an even more diverse array of topics and experiences both live and on Zoom. We look forward to sharing these experiences with those near and far.” 

Offerings include concerts, plays, lectures, films, discussions, and outdoor family events. 

The summer schedule includes the Annual Jewish Women’s Gala, Clifton Park Chabad, Malta, at 10:30 a.m. now through June 16 featuring a kosher brunch, raffle auction, prayers for Israel, and singer Amalia Rubin.

Rubin currently lives in Nepal, and specializes in Jewish and Tibetan folk music as well as Jewish musical parodies. RSVP and purchase raffle tickets at www.cliftonparkchabad.com. $25 per person. 

For a complete list of summer programs and events, go to: www.saratogajewishculturalfestival.org or contact sjca.sjcf@gmail.