The Inside Story – Explore the Torah

Jewish Federation Apartments 275 Essjay Road, Williamsville, NY, United States +1 more

Join Rabbi Greenberg for a penetrating and inspiring exploration of the weekly torah portion. at Jewish Federation Apartments - 275 Essjay Rd (in conference room). as well as on Zoom

Event Series Decoding the Talmud

Decoding the Talmud

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

6 Mondays - 7:00 - 8:30 pm Feb 3th, 10th, 17th, 24th, March 3rd, 10th Instructor: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski Hot dinner served Center for Jewish Life Inside the Story, Substance, and Significance of the Book That Defines Judaism Enter the intricate world of the Talmud: the monumental classic that has defined Jewish learning for centuries. Join this six-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute to discover the Talmud, its history, authors, and significance and experience it for yourself. You'll learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decode every part of the Talmudic page. Plus, see how it became central to Jewish life and why it inspires fascination, debate, and study today. Lesson One - The Jewish People and the Talmud Why Jewish life orbits a book of law. Jewish law's ultimate record is the Talmud, but what is Jewish law? Explore its nature, scope, and roots in the written Torah and Oral Law and see learning's central role in Jewish practice and culture. Lesson Two - The Mishnah The origins, authors, and contents of Judaism's first legal code. See how Jewish law shifted from oral tradition to written code and encounter the Mishnah's precise style, […]

HERO Educator’s Conference

Erie 1 BOCES Education Campus 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY, United States

Keynote Speaker Todd Hennessy of Echoes and Reflections and the chance to experience the Mobile Museum of Tolerance. This year's topis is: The Holocaust through a contemporary lens: enhancing holocaust education through the humanities. REGISTRATION FEE: $50 per teacher covers facility and refreshment cost Receive 6 CTLE credits CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers

Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United States

Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.

Event Series Beginner Hebrew

Beginner Hebrew

Virtual Event

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 is an introductory course. 2nd Semester: classes run 1/22 – 4/9 Wednesdays | 6-7 pm Cost: $215 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Event Series Intermediate Hebrew

Intermediate Hebrew

Virtual Event

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. 2nd Semester: classes run 1/22 – 4/9 Wednesdays | 6-7 pm Cost: $215 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER