Category Archives: Times Union

Albany JCC names its ‘Pillars of the Community’

ALBANY – The Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center honored Andrew and Julie Safranko, Helena and Neil Davidoff and Jessica and Alan Richer at Sunday’s 23rd annual Pillars of the Community awards presentation. Read more » »

Jewish Family Services welcomes new chaplain

Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York, in partnership with Daughters of Sarah Community for Seniors, Temple Israel and the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, is delighted to bring Rabbi Amiel Monson (who prefers ‘Rabbi Ami’) to the Capital Region. Read more » »

Capital Region nonprofits receive $1M in COVID-19 response grants

ALBANY — A local COVID-19 fund that sprang up in response to the pandemic has distributed nearly $1 million to over 100 nonprofits and human service organizations since March. Read more » »