• Author Judith Viorst – Making the Best of Whats Left

    Jewish Community Center - Lippman Lounge 2640 N Forest Rd., Getzville, United States

    Click here to register! Judith Viorst is the author of the Beloved Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, which has sold four million copies; the Lulu books, including Lulu and the Brontosaurus; The New York Times best seller Necessary Losses; four musicals; and poetry for children and adults. Her most recent books include What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? and Nearing Ninety. Making the Best of What's Left In a career that has spanned more than fifty years, Judith Viorst has captivated readers with her bestselling children’s books and collections of poetry reflecting on each decade of life. Now in her nineties, Viorst writes about life’s “Final Fifth,” those who are eighty to one hundred years old. Her signature blend of humor and vulnerability infuses personal anecdotes and observations, drawing you into her world of memories and candid conversations. She confesses, “I never ever send a text while driving, and not just because I don’t know how to text.” She discusses the afterlife (She doesn’t believe in it, but if it exists, she hopes her sister-in-law isn’t there). She complains to her dead husband (“I need you fixing our damn circuit breakers. I need you! Could you please stop being dead?”). And […]

  • JCC Annual Meeting

    JCC Benderson Family Building 2640 N Forest Rd., Getzville, NY, United States

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  • JCC Summer Fun Fest

    JCC Benderson Family Building 2640 N Forest Rd., Getzville, NY, United States

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  • Music From Israel: An Afternoon of Hope and Harmony

    Temple Beth Tzedek 1641 North Forest Road, Williamsville, NY, United States

    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. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    $36
  • Sweets and Eats – Baking Demonstrations with Errol Sull (Benderson)

    Jewish Community Center - Lippman Lounge 2640 N Forest Rd., Getzville, United States

    Errol Craig Sull, well-known baker and long-time JCC member, will be offering baking demonstrations.  This is an event you do not want to miss!  Each event begins with Errol’s Fun Food Facts, then goes into the interesting science behind baking (e.g., just why IS it called double-acting baking powder?), and the piece de resistance:  each person in attendance gets to sample the desserts!  Errol is well-known for his monthly baking demonstrations at Whole Foods, his over-the-top cakes (you’ll never find them in a bakery), and gregarious personality. You must register for this presentation. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

    $5