• For All Humankind

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

    Introducing a brand new course: For All Humankind. Your Judaism holds a message the world needs to hear—now more than ever. We’re living in a time where values feel unclear… Where truth is debated, and concepts like justice, dignity, and responsibility are constantly shifting. So the question is: Do we truly understand the values that shaped our world? And can we clearly explain why they matter? This powerful 4-week course explores Judaism’s timeless vision—not just for the Jewish people, but for all of humanity. 📖 In this course, you’ll discover: • Judaism’s universal mission • Why morality must have a higher foundation • The true purpose of education • How Judaism shaped the world’s sense of purpose and hope Four Mondays starting April 27 Hot dinner served | No Charge This is more than a class—it’s clarity in a confused world. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Jewish Enrichment Kids Club

    Jewish Enrichment Kids Club
    Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United States

    Where it's fun to be Jewish at Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. Dinner will be served at 5:00 PM For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133

  • Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers

    Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United States

    Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.

  • Intermediate Hebrew

    Intermediate Hebrew
    Zoom Meeting NY, United States

    This intermediate level Hebrew course is to further develop skills for those who already know the Hebrew alphabet and can read several words and phrases. The focus of this course is on Hebrew prayer. Dates: Wednesdays - February 4th - May 13th Time: 6:00-7:00pm over Zoom  February 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 15, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter Click here to register!

  • Intro to Judaism

    Intro to Judaism Spring
    JCC Benderson Family Building 2640 N Forest Rd., Getzville, NY, United States

    In partnership with our local Rabbis and Cantors, this exceptional course is designed for: couples of multiple faiths considering marriage, individuals interested in conversion, or individuals (Jewish and non-Jewish) interested in learning more about Jewish religion and history. This course will explore the Jewish calendar and life cycles, worship and beliefs, the Bible, Rabbinic literature, Antisemitism, the Holocaust, Zionism and the State of Israel.   Date/Time/Location: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm – JCC Benderson Family Building January 21 - April 29 January 21 & 28; February 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 15, 22 & 29 Cost: $180 Click here to register!

  • Advanced Hebrew

    Advanced Hebrew – Spring 2026

    This advanced level Hebrew course is for those who can read and understand simple Biblical and Modern Hebrew phrases. The primary focus of this class is conversational Hebrew. Dates: Wednesdays - February 4th - May 13th Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm February 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 15, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter Click here to register!

  • 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

  • Beginner Hebrew

    Spring Beginner Hebrew
    Zoom Meeting NY, United States

    This basic introductory Hebrew reading course is for Beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar, and vocabulary with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, Synagogue Services, and traditional blessings  Dates: Thursdays over Zoom February 5, 12 & 26; March 5, 12, 19 & 26; April 16, 23 & 30; May 7 & 14 Cost: $236 Instructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman Click here to register!

  • Women’s Philanthropy Book Club

    To Be Given Closer to the Event

    Join us for our quarterly Women's Philanthropy book club. We will be discussing The Little Liar by Mitch Albom. Drinks and snacks will be served, dietary laws observed. Click here to register!