The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in the Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk on Sunday, October 18. The race begins at 10:00 am behind the JCC Holland Family Building, located at 787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY. This USATF-certified 5K welcomes participants of all abilities and features awards across multiple age groups. Registration Information Online registration closes at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 16. In-person registration is available at the Holland Family Building: Saturday, October 17: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Sunday, October 18 (Race Day): 8:30–9:30 am Packet Pickup Pick up your race packet at the JCC Holland Family Building (787 Delaware Avenue): Friday, October 16: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Saturday, October 17: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Register today and join us for a fun, community-focused morning of fitness, friendly competition, and support for the JCC!

Join the Jewish Buffalo community for an inspiring afternoon of music and solidarity featuring a string trio from the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion. The musicians will perform a vibrant program of beloved Israeli and Jewish favorites alongside classical masterworks, showing the artistry and spirit of one of Israel's premier orchestras. The Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion is recognized as one of Israel's leading cultural ambassadors. Through artistic excellence, community engagement, and innovation, the orchestra enriches audiences in Israel and throughout the world. Your attendance and support help sustain its mission to present world-class performances, nurture future generations of musicians, commission new works, and share the richness of Israeli culture with diverse audiences.