Event Series Intro to Judaism – Fall

Intro to Judaism – Fall

Congregation Shir Shalom 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY, United States

In collaboration with the Buffalo Board of 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.  Dates: September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 17, 24, December 8, 15, January 12 Time/Location: 9:30 - 11:15 am / Congregation Shir Shalom Cost: $142 a semester   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Jews and Genes

Temple Beth Tzedek 1641 North Forest Road, Williamsville, NY, United States

Sunday Brunch & Marisol Exhibit Tour

Buffalo AKG Art Museum 1285 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States

Join Midlife Engagement for Sunday Brunch & a delightful docent led tour of the Marisol Exhibit. Cost: FREE for gallery members | $25 for non-members CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CKids Rosh Hashanah Airline

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

With Rosh Hashanah right around the corner, it’s time to check-in for your memorable trip at Center for Jewish Life. This family-fun celebration will take children on a high-flying journey with a range of interactive activities, including: ● An entertaining Safety Demonstration Video to kick off the adventure ● Making their own Sky-Honey Honey Scrub to prepare for the holiday “flight” ● A hilarious Security Checkpoint Trivia game for extra fun ● Whipping up favorite holiday treats at the In-Flight Snack Cart ● Competing to send crafty Rosh Hashanah postcards back home Each child will also receive a stylish fanny pack and luggage tag as a souvenir. $10 per child, free for Chai Hebrew School children.   Ages 4-13 At the Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd. in Williamsville JewishBuffalo.com | 716 639-7600

Reverse Tashlich

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

Buffalo’s Annual Repair the Sea Reverse Tashlich International Waterfront Cleanup Sunday, September 29th, 2024 For thousands of years, in a ritual called Tashlich, Jews around the world have symbolically cast their sins into a body of water on the holiday Rosh Hashanah. For years humans have also been throwing their trash and debris into bodies of water.  Now let's take these sins out as a way to connect our spiritual and ethical values with environmental stewardship. Join us to foster a deeper sense of interconnectedness with the natural world, the global community, and promote positive change. Register below to join Buffalo Jewish Federation and its partners for the 7th Annual Reverse Tashlich, an international waterfront cleanup. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Kosher Mini Chefs – Pre-Rosh Hashanah

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

Our mini chefs will join together to cook, bake, create fun crafts, while learning about Jewish themes! From Chalah and Gefilte fish, to Roast chicken and Kugels, our mini chefs will learn about mitzvahs through foods and crafts they create. Additionally, a portion of the food will always be shared with those who are less fortunate. Cost: $10 per child  |  Ages 3-13 At the Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd. in Williamsville JewishBuffalo.com | 716 639-7600