The whole family is invited to celebrate the end of summer and prepare for the Jewish New Year! This event will feature hawks and other birds of prey, make your own compost station, day of rest tiki station and more! Ideal for families with kids 12 and under. Register for FREE: buffalojewishfederation.org/summerfestival
Kick off the year with the Buffalo Jewish Teen Initiative! See your friends and make new ones at a day of learning, self-exploration, community & camp. The teen retreat is open to all Jewish teens in grades 8-12. Included with your registration is lunch, dinner, snacks, time at the ropes course, and more! Cost: $36 […]
Family Drum Circle - July 31 Participate in an hour-long family-friendly drum circle. Drumming is an activity that everyone can participate in, no matter what age or level of experience. Led by Carolyn Zimmerman owner of Drum4Health. Drums and chairs will be provided. Make and take your own drum or rhythm instrument. Storytelling with Music […]
View monthly informal play readings presented by the Brainstormers, a volunteer group of local seasoned actors. After each reading, the actors engage class participants in a discussion of the issue or dilemma dramatized in a way that encourages them to share their thinking. Topics include matters that often address issues many adults face with aging. […]
The Jewish Discovery Center presents Hebrew Reading Crash Course taking place on Tuesdays at 7:00pm. This is an in-person course.
Join Rabbi Greenberg for a weekly lunch-time discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives. In-person and over Zoom. Zoom connection information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2268494785?pwd=YVFLK0E5TzZGRUk5aUhsVWNzWXZ5Zz09 Meeting ID: 226 849 4785 Password: 613 (if prompted) or Call +1 929 205 6099
Every Thursday morning 9:00 - 10:00am Dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of Halachic discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship. Feel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 […]
Youth and Family professionals working at synagogues and agencies across Jewish Buffalo come together to collaborate and idea share. Organized by LiNK Jewish Buffalo. Location: Over Zoom, some in-person meetings Cost: Free For more information please contact Mike Steklof at 716-463-5061 or email Mike.
Bagel. Lox. Tefillin. First Sunday of each month. Jump-start your month with a power breakfast for your Body and Soul. Pairs of Tefillin and instructions will be provided. No background necessary. September 4 October 2 November 6 December 4 January 1 February 5 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4 July 2 August 6 […]
Residents of the Future Men’s Jewish group home gather with Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum and Zack Steinberg for songs and stories in celebration of upcoming Jewish holidays and festivals.
Residents of the Jewish Women's Group Home gather for songs, stories with Rabbi Ori Bergman in celebration of Jewish holidays and festivals.
The Torah Studies class brings you the tradition of classical Jewish learning in a series of enticing weekly classes. Each class introduces ideas and issues from the current weekly Torah portion and, through discussion and debate, creates a meaningful connection between the timeless wisdom of the Torah and modern-day living.
Every Thursday morning 9:00 - 10:00am Dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of Halachic discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship. Feel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 […]
All meetings will be held via Zoom. Thursday, February 10 Wednesday, April 27 Thursday, June 23 Thursday, September 8 Thursday, October 20
In partnership with The Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo, Buffalo Toronto Public Media invites you to our WNED PBS studio for a screening and discussion of The U.S. & the Holocaust on September 8 at 6 pm, before the film premieres nationally on September 18, 19, and 20. The U.S. and the Holocaust, a new three-part documentary […]
Children 5-13 Pack your duffle and fasten your seatbelt...because we’re taking off on a road trip adventure to get ready for the Jewish new year. In honor of Rosh Hashanah we’ll visit 5 different pit stops along our trip, preparing for the day we’ll crown Hashem as king. Rosh Hashanah, the “Head of the Year” […]
WE ARE BACK! Please join us for the 2023 Campaign for Jewish Buffalo Kick Off Event. After a 2 year break from in-person events, we're excited to come together and focus on Community, Celebrating and Connections! This year's event will feature a special video tribute to Leslie Kramer, z"l, Federation's immediate Past President and beloved […]
The Torah Studies class brings you the tradition of classical Jewish learning in a series of enticing weekly classes. Each class introduces ideas and issues from the current weekly Torah portion and, through discussion and debate, creates a meaningful connection between the timeless wisdom of the Torah and modern-day living.
Every Thursday morning 9:00 - 10:00am Dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of Halachic discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship. Feel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 […]
Meet at the Holland Building and enjoy a one-hour walking tour, led by an Explore Buffalo Docent. “Hidden Gems” tours Linwood Avenue, Bryant Street, Oakland Place, and Summer Street to discover beautiful gardens and spectacular homes in a wide variety of architectural styles just off Delaware Avenue. Many of the families who built these homes […]
Meetings begin at 5pm and will be held virtually. 1/27 2/24 3/31 4/14 5/26 6/23 (JCC Annual Meeting) Hybrid 7/14 8/25 - Hybrid meeting 9/15 10/13 11/10 12/15
The Center for Jewish Life invites you to experience a Shabbat dinner in an atmosphere of song, story & discussion, complete with Greek cuisine. Adults $15 | Children $7 For reservations go to www.JewishBuffalo.com
We invite you to celebrate the Jewish New Year with crafts, snacks, a movie and a concert featuring the SHULMAN STRING QUARTET. 11:30 am-1:00 pm | Screening of The Bee Movie 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Crafts and Holiday Food 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Concert featuring the SHULMAN STRING QUARTET in a program of […]
Smith’s Orchard and Cider Mill 4960 Mapleton Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 Spend a few hours with friends old and new to participate in the much-loved fall season tradition of apple picking! Hosted by Macie Clawson. This is a pay your own way event. To RSVP or to share your specific access needs to make this […]
Girls & Boys, ages 3 - 12 Our mini chefs will join together to cook, bake, create fun crafts, while learning about Jewish themes! From Chalah and Gefilte fish, to roast chicken and Kugels, our mini chefs will learn about mitzvahs through foods and crafts they create. Additionally, a portion of the food will always […]
Come learn the fundamentals of drawing with local artist, Sonia Gellman Young, using one of the most expressive drawing media, Charcoal! Join us at the Omanut Building at Camp Centerland. Students will explore charcoal, charcoal pencils, and white charcoal pencils to draw 3D subjects. This class will discuss some of the elements of design including […]
The Torah Studies class brings you the tradition of classical Jewish learning in a series of enticing weekly classes. Each class introduces ideas and issues from the current weekly Torah portion and, through discussion and debate, creates a meaningful connection between the timeless wisdom of the Torah and modern-day living.
Every Thursday morning 9:00 - 10:00am Dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of Halachic discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship. Feel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 […]
All meetings will be held via Zoom. Thursday, January 20 Thursday, March 24 Thursday, May 12 Thursday, September 22 Thursday, October 27 119th Annual Meeting - Thursday, December 8 - Time TBD
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year. It begins at sundown on the eve of the Hebrew month of Tishrei 1 and ends after nightfall on Tishrei 2. This is one of the holiest holidays of the year. Students are generally absent from school to observe the holiday.
The whole family is invited to a morning of apple picking. One of the most common ways of beginning the Rosh Hashanah (The Jewish New Year) meal is by dipping apple slices into honey and saying a special blessing wishing for a sweet new year. Cost: Free Register at https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year. It begins at sundown on the eve of the Hebrew month of Tishrei 1 and ends after nightfall on Tishrei 2. This is one of the holiest holidays of the year. Students are generally absent from school to observe the holiday.
Rosh Hashanah celebrates the Jewish New Year. It begins at sundown on the eve of the Hebrew month of Tishrei 1 and ends after nightfall on Tishrei 2. This is one of the holiest holidays of the year. Students are generally absent from school to observe the holiday.
The Torah Studies class brings you the tradition of classical Jewish learning in a series of enticing weekly classes. Each class introduces ideas and issues from the current weekly Torah portion and, through discussion and debate, creates a meaningful connection between the timeless wisdom of the Torah and modern-day living.
Every Thursday morning 9:00 - 10:00am Dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of Halachic discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship. Feel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 […]