Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies

Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

Happiness is Learned. Your weekly dose of Jewish inspiration. 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.

Event Series Talmud Weekly Study Group

Talmud Weekly Study Group

Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

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 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville NY 14221 716 639-7600

Erev Yom Kippur

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year and means “Day of Atonement.”  It begins several minutes before sunset and concludes after nightfall the following day.  Many who observe the holiday will attend synagogue and will abstain from eating and drinking, as well as other normal activities.

Kever Avot 2023

Old B'rith Shalom Cemetery 588 Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY, United States

A Community Service to Remember the Six Million Jewish Victims of the Holocaust In keeping with the tradition of Kever Avot V'Imahot Led by Rob Goldberg, CEO Buffalo Jewish Federation Thank you to Amherst Memorial Chapel for their partnership

Yom Kippur

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year and means “Day of Atonement.”  It begins several minutes before sunset and concludes after nightfall the following day.  Many who observe the holiday will attend synagogue and will abstain from eating and drinking, as well as other normal activities.

Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies

Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

Happiness is Learned. Your weekly dose of Jewish inspiration. 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.

Event Series Talmud Weekly Study Group

Talmud Weekly Study Group

Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

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 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville NY 14221 716 639-7600

Buffalo Corner Reading Series

Congregation Shir Shalom 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY, United States

Like all art, poetry bridges communities and fosters tolerance. BCRS provides a forum for cultural differences and understanding while helping writers find inspiration and improve their craft. Featured readers include Lori Desrosiers and Perry S Nicholas. In person at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY. Virtual via Zoom, Boxcast, Facebook and YouTube. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87975618105?pwd=K0lWdnNHNDc5THM4OFlBMWJWb1Q3dz09#success Free and open to all. For more information about the Buffalo Corner Reading Series, contact Gunilla Kester at gunilla@thekesters.net

Event Series Mazel Tots

Mazel Tots

Temple Beth Zion Broder Center 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, US

Fun on a Sunday morning for pre-k kids and a grown-up! Parents and grandparents are invited to join Rabbi Brent and Jill Gutmann for an engaging, interactive, Jewish-themed gathering of Pre-K children and the grown-ups who love them. Doors open at 9:15 AM for Free Play in the gym. The little ones get out their wiggles on our riding toys and other tot-sized gym equipment. Both grown-ups and little ones enjoy the playful atmosphere and making friends. At 10 AM, we move to the Library for stories and songs, followed by some easy arts & crafts and a yummy snack. Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend. Registration for all 7 sessions is $70, but we are always happy to welcome walk-ins at $18/class per child! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER