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SUMMARY:Intermediate Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDates: Wednesdays – February 4th – May 13th \nTime: 6:00-7:00pm over Zoom \n February 4\, 11 & 25; March 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; April 15\, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 \nCost: $236 \nInstructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/intermediate-hebrew-spring-2026/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Shlomo Schachter":MAILTO:rabbischachter75@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Intro to Judaism
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nDate/Time/Location: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm – JCC Benderson Family Building \nJanuary 21 – April 29 \nJanuary 21 & 28; February 4\, 11 & 25; March 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; April 15\, 22 & 29 \nCost: $180 \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/intro-to-judaism/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:JCC Benderson Family Building\, 2640 N Forest Rd.\, Getzville\, NY\, 14068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Sara Rich":MAILTO:rabbirich@btzbuffalo.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T191441Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDates: Wednesdays – February 4th – May 13th \nTime: 7:30 – 8:30pm \nFebruary 4\, 11 & 25; March 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; April 15\, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 \nCost: $236 \nInstructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/advanced-hebrew-spring-2026/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Shlomo Schachter":MAILTO:rabbischachter75@gmail.com
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CREATED:20260109T134154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T134610Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nHappiness is Learned.\nYour weekly dose of Jewish inspiration. \nHot dinner served \nThe 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. \nJanuary 14\, 21\, 28 \nFebruary 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 \nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 \nApril 15\, 22\, 29 \nMay 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 \nJune 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 \nJuly 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 \nAugust 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 \nSeptember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/center-for-jewish-life-torah-studies/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Center for Jewish Life\, 757 Hopkins Rd\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Laizer Labkovski":MAILTO:laizerl@gmail.com
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T190155Z
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SUMMARY:Beginner Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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  \nDates: Thursdays over Zoom \nFebruary 5\, 12 & 26; March 5\, 12\, 19 & 26; April 16\, 23 & 30; May 7 & 14 \nCost: $236 \nInstructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/spring-2026-beginner-hebrew/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman":MAILTO:cantorsusie@tbz.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T213000
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CREATED:20250617T190507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T220537Z
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SUMMARY:Women Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Women Gathering\, facilitated by Miriam Abramovich and Rabbi Sara Rich\, is a monthly opportunity for women ages 30-55 to gather over food and drink for informal conversation\, through a Jewish lens\, about issues that matter to us the most such as business trends\, gender equality\, health\, antisemitism and more. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/women-gathering/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, Buffalo\, NY\, Buffalo\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Casper":MAILTO:erin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
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CREATED:20250620T185031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T143346Z
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SUMMARY:Midlife Potluck Shabbat Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Adults 55+ join together for a joyfully Jewish\, home-based potluck Shabbat Dinner. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/midlife-potluck-shabbat-dinner-11/
LOCATION:Private Home\, Buffalo\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo,MidLife Engagement
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Kurss":MAILTO:robin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T220000
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CREATED:20260213T162413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193558Z
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SUMMARY:NEXTGen Havdallah & Kabbalah
DESCRIPTION:A NEXTGen Jewish philosophy and Kabbalah study with Rabbi Shlomo Schachter of KOT. \nLimited to 10 participants. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/nextgen-havdallah-kabbalah-2/
LOCATION:Buffalo\, NY\, Buffalo\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo,NEXTGen
ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Stevens":MAILTO:samantha@buffalojewishfederation.org
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