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SUMMARY:Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a complimentary\, delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/jewish-ethical-wisdom-ethics-of-our-fathers-2/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Jewish Discovery Center\, 831 Maple Road\, Amherst\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Yehoshua Greenberg":MAILTO:rabbigreenberg@jewishdiscovery.org
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SUMMARY:Healing Service
DESCRIPTION:Held every Wednesday\, a brief yet restorative healing serivce with music\, meditational moments\, and words of prayer.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/healing-service/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Tzedek\, 1641 North Forest Road\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Sara Rich":MAILTO:rabbirich@btzbuffalo.org
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SUMMARY:Intro to Judaism
DESCRIPTION:This course is a welcoming exploration of Jewish beliefs\, traditions\, values\, and culture. Designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of Judaism\, including those who are exploring conversion\, members of interfaith couples\, and those who are curious to learn more. Through discussions on Shabbat\, holidays\, spirituality\, ethics\, Israel\, Jewish history\, and contemporary Jewish life\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to live Jewishly today. Experiential opportunities\, including a Shabbat dinner and a Hebrew session\, will complement classroom learning. No prior Jewish knowledge is required. \n16 sessions plus a 1 week Hebrew ‘intersession’ \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/intro-to-judaism-2026/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:JCC Benderson Family Building\, 2640 N Forest Rd.\, Getzville\, NY\, 14068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Sara Rich":MAILTO:rabbirich@btzbuffalo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T190000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Gate to the Heart\nIn this class\, you’ll combine text study\, introspective conversation\, and simple meditation to introduce the basic concepts of Kabbalah and to experience the reality those ideas describe. Work from the book “Gate to the Heart” by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and explore ‘four worlds’\, Sefirot\, levels of the soul\, and different modes of encounter with The Divine. No experience with either Kabbalah or meditation is required\, only openness and curiosity. \n\nWednesdays 7:00 – 8:00 pm\n8 weeks: October 14 – December 23\nCost: $180 (plus cost of book)\nInstructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/introduction-to-kabbalah-and-jewish-meditation/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Kurss":MAILTO:robin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T190000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Women Rooted
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we explore the spiritual energy of the month of Tevet. a month that invites us to find inner light\, cultivate resilience\, and nurture warmth and hope during the quiet of winter. Together we’ll reflect\, reconnect\, and discover light within ourselves and one another. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/jewish-women-rooted-dec/
LOCATION:To Be Given Closer to the Event
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo,MidLife Engagement
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Kurss":MAILTO:robin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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SUMMARY:TBZ Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:July 15\, 2026\nAugust 19\, 2026\nSeptember 16\, 2026\nOctober 21\, 2026\nNovember 18\, 2026\nDecember 16\, 2026\nJanuary 20\, 2027\nFebruary 17\, 2027\nMarch 17\, 20207\nApril 14\, 2027\nMay 12\, 2027\nJune 16\, 2027 – Annual meeting
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/tbz-board-meeting-4/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Zion Delaware\, 805 Delaware Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Graber":MAILTO:kamas5@aol.com
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SUMMARY:Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies
DESCRIPTION:Happiness is Learned.\nYour weekly dose of Jewish inspiration. \nHot dinner served \nThe 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.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/center-for-jewish-life-torah-studies-2/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Center for Jewish Life\, 757 Hopkins Rd\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Laizer Labkovski":MAILTO:laizerl@gmail.com
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