Pre-Passover Beer and Pretzel Celebration

Big Ditch Brewing Co. 55 East Huron St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Join us as we prepare for Passover with beer and pretzels and the release of LiNK's FREE Seder supplement - complete with a range of activities, readings, sources and more! BIG DITCH BREWING CO. 55 East Huron St | Buffalo, NY FREE to attend! *2 drinks & appetizers included* RSVP at https://bit.ly/SEDERSUPPLEMENT For more information, contact Mike at mike@buffalojewishfederation.org

BJF Board Mtgs 2023

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

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

Adult Hebrew – Beginners – 2nd Semester

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, 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. This course meets on Wednesdays for 12 weeks. Dates include: February 8, 15 & 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, April 19, 26, & May 3, 10. No previous experience necessary. Cost: $200/ semester (books purchased separately) Facilitated by Zahava Fried Register at https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings

Virtual Cooking Series with Chef Marshall Goldstein

Virtual Only

Join Chef Marshall Goldstein live from the comfort of your own kitchen for fun, hands-on cooking classes. Shopping lists and recipes provided in advance. Free and open to the Community. Registration required - register at jccbuffalo.org 1/4 - Cranberry kugel "A Good Breakfast" 2/1 - Kreplach - appetizer or soup dumpling 3/1 - Hamantaschen "The festival of Queen Esther" 3/29 - Passover Special - Pesach layer cake because everyone needs a different dessert when eating Matzah

Adult Hebrew – Intermediate – 2nd Semester

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, 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. This course meets Wednesdays for 12 weeks. Dates include: February 8, 15 & 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, April 19, 26, & May 3, 10. Course will be held over Zoom Must have taken the Beginning Hebrew class and have the ability to read alef-bet Cost: $200/ semester (books purchased separately) Facilitated by Zahava Fried Register at https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings

Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies

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

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.  

Virtually Limitless: Our Shared Shelf Book and Author Series 2023

Virtual Event

Virtually Limitless: Our Shared Shelf Season 3 National Women’s Philanthropy Monthly Book & Author Series National Women’s Philanthropy and Jewish Buffalo Women’s Philanthropy invite you to Virtually Limitless: Our Shared Shelf Monthly Book and Author Series - Season 3. Join women from Buffalo and other Federations across the country for this unique book club opportunity. Sign up once and receive information for ALL events in the series. Wednesday, March 29 at 8:00 pm Book: And How Are the Children: Timeless Lessons from the Frontlines of Motherhood by Marjorie Margolies https://a.co/d/63dOedf Register: http://jfeds.org/NWPsharedshelf Additional Series Dates: January 24 | February 15 | May 17 | June 7 | June 28 | July 19

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

Freedom Seder

Temple Beth Zion Delaware 805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States

Temple Beth Zion partners with First Shiloh Baptist Church to share stories of liberation from Jewish and Black perspectives.  Rabbi Brent Gutmann and Pastor Jonathan Staples will be co-leading this meaningful and joyous event.  Members of both congregations collaborated on a menu featuring favorite dishes from both cultures, and will be cooking and serving the meal together.

Future Men’s Jewish Group Home Gatherings

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

Residents of the Future Men’s Jewish group home gather with Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum and Zack Steinberg for songs and stories in celebration of upcoming Jewish holidays and festivals.