• Midlife Havdalah Gathering

    Location will be given closer to the event

    Midlife Shabbat Gatherings bring people together through shared meals, meaningful conversation, and the rhythms of Shabbat. Gatherings may include home-based potluck dinners, restaurant outings, Friday evening celebrations, and Saturday Havdalah experiences. Connect with friends old and new while building community through joyful Jewish experiences. Cost: $18 Click here to register!

  • A Walk in the Woods

    Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve 93 Honorine Drive, Depew, NY, United States

    A delightful walk in the woods with good company. Please RSVP by Sunday, November 8th. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • PJ & Me: Pop Up Story Time

    PJ & Me Pop Up Story Time
    Location will be given closer to the event

    PJ & Me (Ages 0-2) is a joyful, gentle playtime designed for babies, toddlers, and the adults who love them. This cozy, connection centered program offers a chance to bond with your little one, meet other families and create sweet first Jewish memories. We’ll enjoy simple stories, songs, movement and sensory exploration inspired by PJ library books. Click here to register!

  • Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation

    Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation
    In Person

    Gate to the Heart In 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. Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm 8 weeks: October 14 – December 23 Cost: $180 (plus cost of book) Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Adult Beginner Hebrew and Trope

    Adult Beginner Hebrew and Trope
    Virtual Event

    No experience necessary. This course is for beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar, vocabulary and trope with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, synagogue services, and traditional blessings. • Thursdays 6:30–7:30 pm • 8 weeks: October 15 - December 10 • Cost: $180 • Instructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • The Jewish Table – Boureka Brunch

    To Be Given Closer to the Event

    Join Robin Kurss for an exploration of Jewish life through food. Each gathering features hands-on cooking, conversation, and recipes connected to Jewish holidays, traditions, and cultures from around the world. Whether you're an experienced cook or simply curious, you'll leave with new skills, meaningful connections, and something delicious to share. Cost: $36/person Register By November 12 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Jewish Men Rooted

    Jewish Men Rooted
    Location will be given closer to the event

    Jewish Men Rooted, facilitated by local clergy and educators, is an opportunity for men to gather over food and drink for casual conversation about issues and events that matter; politics, Jewish culture, antisemitism, and celebrating our collective experiences through a Jewish lens. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Jewish Men Unscripted

    Jewish Men Unscripted
    To Be Given Closer to the Event

    Jewish Men Unscripted, facilitated by local clergy and educators, is an opportunity for men to gather over food and drink for casual conversation about issues and events that matter such as fatherhood, politics, Jewish culture, and antisemitism. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Intro to Judaism

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

    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. 16 sessions plus a 1 week Hebrew 'intersession' CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation

    In Person

    Gate to the Heart In 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. Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm 8 weeks: October 14 – December 23 Cost: $180 (plus cost of book) Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter CLICK HERE TO REGISTER