Residents of the Jewish Women’s Group Home will gather with Rabbi Sara Rich for stories, songs, and crafts.
This Fall marks the jubilee year of the Yom Kippur War, which erupted in October 1973. Join us and hear an inspiring story from an Israeli Navy Lieutenant Commander (LCDR), Nimrod Erez, who took part in the Battle of Marsa Talamat. As a young officer, Nimrod and his soldiers were caught in a firefight at […]
Open to ALL TEENS IN THE COMMUNITY (8th - 12th grade) NO CHARGE Just come and have fun playing board games with other Jewish teens, and feel free to bring your own favorite game to share! RSVP to Zack at youth@tbz.org
Come into the Sukkah, shake the lulav, smell the etrog, and celebrate Sukkot and Shabbat with our friends at Congregation Shir Shalom! Complimentary dinner will be served as a part of the program. Register: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/
The Politzer Saga A housefire in 2011. A box survives. Its contents became the catalyst for a quest whose seeds were planted in 1983 – the day Linda Ambrus Broenniman learned that her Catholic father was Jewish and what little family history she knew was a lie. Searching for truth, Linda pieced together the astonishing […]
As part of the Blum Jewish Education Project, a short documentary has been filmed highlighting basic information about Judaism, the fascinating history of Jews in Buffalo, and the amazing architecture of Temple Beth Zion.
Join us for an official USATF 5K- sanctioned race with a Family Run/Walk and community celebration! Registration is NOW OPEN! In-person, by mail, or online! https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Buffalo/J5KRunWalk All proceeds will benefit three local organizations fighting hunger. FeedMore WNY, Buffalo City Mission, and Friends of Night People. Our partners include Buffalo Jewish Federation, Jewish Family Services, and Foundation […]
Buffalo Jewish Federation Board of Governors virtual meetings will begin at 5:00pm in-person meetings will begin at 7:00pm Wednesday, February 15 — Zoom Wednesday, March 29 — Zoom Wednesday, June 7 — in-person Wednesday, Aug 16 — in person Wednesday, October 18 — TBD
In partnership with the Colored Musicians Club, the JCC is proud to be part of the Buffalo History Museums Happy Hour Series presenting a special program including the history and inspiration of jazz music on Harold Arlen. Harold Arlen was born on Buffalo’s East Side, as Hyman Arluck in 1905. Arlen took the sounds of […]
We can't crawl fast enough to PJ Library's first Babies and Books program! Join us for an inviting morning full of meeting new friends, music, sensory exploration, and stories. This event is perfect for babies ages 3 months through 18 months old and the grown-ups who love them! We'll meet in the Playroom at Temple […]
A wickedly good time! Enjoy coffee and an assortment of pastries, bagels and a conversation about the musical journey of Stephen Schwartz. Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz who has written such hit musicals as GODSPELL, PIPPIN, and WICKED. Schwartz has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, four Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated […]
Join the JCC for a family sing-a-long celebrating the music of Stephen Schwartz. Enjoy short clips from Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, Enchanted and more. Pizza and snacks included. Registration required www.jccbuffalo.org.
The Fred H. Sales Music Fund Presents the 20th Year Memorial AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC & COMEDY Everyone is invited to enjoy and instrumental musical performance by local musicians Moshe and Miranda Shulman, followed by an hour of laughs with comedian Eli Lebowicz! Fresh from performing at the Chosen Comedy Festival this summer, Eli has […]
Arthur and Lilly: The Girl and the Holocaust Survivor In 1939, Arthur's Jewish parents sent their son abroad on a so-called Kindertransport ("children's transport"), hoping to save him from the Holocaust. The separation is a traumatic experience for the ten-year-old. Although he is rescued - from Austria via France to the United States - his […]
Let's hop on over to Hillel at UB! We will celebrate Shabbat with a special program led by our friends at Hillel. Complementary dinner will be served as a part of the program. Register: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/