Celebrating the diversity of Jewish Buffalo.
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Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day
Jewish Community Center – Maxine and Robert Seller Theater 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY, United StatesWe invite you to join us for a community commemoration ceremony in honor of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. The ceremony will be followed by a personal story from an IDF veteran about his service and the friends he lost. Click here for more information or to register
Jewish Thought Lunch & Lecture with Prof. Chaya Halberstam
Samuel J. Friedman Library 708 Clemens on UB North CampusJoin us for a delicious kosher lunch on with Prof. Chaya Halberstam. CLICK HERE TO RSVP If you are available afterward, walk over to 107 Capen for Professor Halberstam's 12:30pm lecture!
Adult Hebrew – Beginners – 2nd Semester
Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United StatesThis 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
Adult Hebrew – Intermediate – 2nd Semester
Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United StatesThis 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 StatesThe 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.
Talmud Weekly Study Group
Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United StatesEvery 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
Jewish Medical Ethics
Temple Beth Zion Broder Center 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, USWife of Rabbi Brent Gutmann, Jill Abromowitz Gutmann, Jewish bioethicist, will lead a lively and thought-provoking conversation each session focusing on contemporary topics and current issues in the field. Jill who has worked for both the CDC and the Israeli Ministry of Health, and has taught Jewish Ethics for the Melton School both in the U.S. and in New Zealand. Dates: Come to all -- come to any. March 16 April 27 May 25
Last Flight Home: Film Screening and Panel
Temple Beth Zion Delaware 805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesPlease join us for a screening of the documentary Last Flight Home followed by a panel discussion led by Temple Beth Zion's Rabbi Brent Gutmann. Panelists include: Corinne Carey, Campaign Director for Compassion and Choices Jill Gutmann Sponsored by Buffalo Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Center For more information and to register, visit: https://templebethzionbuffalo.shulcloud.com/event/last-flight-home-film--discussion.html
Yom Ha’Atzmaut – Israel’s 75th Anniversary!
Camp Centerland at the Irving M. Shuman Campgrounds 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY, United States11:30 am - Community Ceremony 12:00 pm - Festivities Begin! Enjoy traditional Israeli food, bounce houses, family activities, and a musical performance by TLV Band.