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  • Exploring Jewish Buffalo w/Chana Revell Kotzin, Ph.D.

    Exploring Jewish Buffalo
    Zoom Meeting NY, United States

    Register for FREE to receive the zoom link: Click here! History is everywhere in the news, but what about the diverse stories of Jewish Buffalo? Since the 19th century, Jews have been making their home in Buffalo, bringing and building an array of attachments and connections, while forging ever-evolving paths in the city and suburbs. Part of the breadth of Jewish life in America, Jewish Buffalonians have created a diverse array of local institutions and organizations, businesses, and initiatives as they have responded to challenges and changes as individuals, families and neighbors. From utopian dreams that fail to materialize to neighborhoods and community institutions that did emerge, we will trace these local, national and international stories from the 1820's to our contemporary times over three online sessions. What was the attraction of Buffalo for Jews? Who settled here and why? How did communities evolve? Which factors were instrumental in shaping Jewish living in Greater Buffalo? How did these dynamics interact with existing communities? Did Buffalo Jewish trajectories mirror or diverge from other Jewish Community Histories in America? Using materials drawn from organizational archives, as well as individual, family and business papers, we will study the varied stories of Jewish community […]

  • Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa 

    Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa 
    Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

    Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa is a fascinating series exploring the questions our ancestors asked sages across the ages. 3 things we’ll learn in the course: 1. How our ancestors lived We’ll explore thirty real-life cases and get vivid windows into the lives of Jewish individuals and communities across history—from Spain in the fourteenth century, to nineteenth-century Russia, and 1950s Brooklyn. What did they worry about? What problems did they face? Join to find out! 2. How Jewish law works It shapes everything from the synagogue service to who wins a dispute—but Jewish law is shrouded in mystery. How does an ancient law apply to new realities? How do the rules get made? We’ll unpack the steps that the sages followed to adjudicate disputes and answer tricky questions. 3. The future of Judaism In our final lesson, we’ll see how Jewish law is already grappling with the questions raised by travel to Mars, artificial intelligence, lab-grown meat, and more. Uncover your history. Understand your heritage. Join us for an enlightening and intriguing course. Instructor: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski Hot dinner served No charge, all are welcome! Click here to register!

  • Jewish Enrichment Kids Club

    Jewish Enrichment Kids Club
    Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United States

    Where it's fun to be Jewish at Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. Dinner will be served at 5:00 PM For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133

  • The Blessing Circle

    The Blessing Circle
    JCC Benderson Family Building 2640 N Forest Rd., Getzville, NY, United States

    The Blessings Circle, a new support group through a Jewish lens for families and friends of those with mental health and addiction issues. All are welcome. Monthly. January 20, Feb 17, March 17 See front desk for location Facilitator: Rabbi Yonina of jfswny. Questions/inquiries: [email protected] or (716) 883-1914 x422

  • 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.

  • Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies

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

    Wednesdays 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Happiness is Learned. Your weekly dose of Jewish inspiration. Hot dinner served 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. January 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

  • 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

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