No experience necessary. This course is for beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar, vocabulary and trope with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, synagogue services, and traditional blessings. • Thursdays 6:30–7:30 pm • 8 weeks: October 15 - December 10 • Cost: $180 • Instructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
iEngage Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration Thursdays: 6:30-8:30 pm 8 weeks: October 15 - December 17 October 15, 22, & 29, November 5, 12, & 19, & December 3, & 17 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Brent Gutmann The past two years have raised urgent, complex, and painful questions about Zionism. Using the Shalom Hartman Institute’s newest iEngage curriculum, this eight-session course will explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, respond to major critiques of Israel and Zionism after October 7, and offer frameworks for holding moral complexity, for teaching about Israel in a time of war, and for engaging our communities with courage, compassion, and clarity.
The Spirit of Shabbat (Zoom Only). Give yourself a spiritual Shabbat treat. Join Rabbi Greenberg for penetrating insight along with a delightful story. Zoom connection information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2268494785?pwd=YVFLK0E5TzZGRUk5aUhsVWNzWXZ5Zz09 Meeting ID: 226 849 4785 Password: 613 (if prompted) or Call +1 929 205 6099
Interactive, age-appropriate guided Shabbat activites for children in grades 1-5.
Join us in formally celebrating and consecrating our TBT youth who are formally beginning their Jewish Education. Services start at 11:30 am with a celebratory Kiddush to follow.
A celebration of our Kesher Inclusion Outstretched Arm Students' accomplishments, and appreciation of their diligent teachers. Schedule of the evening: 5 pm Mincha, 5:45 pm S'eduah Slisheet, 7 pm Ma'arive & Havdalah. Please let us know if you require accomidations to make this a meaningful experience.
Jewish Men Rooted, facilitated by local clergy and educators, is an opportunity for men to gather over food and drink for casual conversation about issues and events that matter; politics, Jewish culture, antisemitism, and celebrating our collective experiences through a Jewish lens. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join us for a community vaccination clinic offering seasonal flu, high-dose flu, and updated COVID-19 vaccines. Open to congregants, families, and the wider community — all ages and insurance types welcome. Please bring ALL of your insurance cards. High-dose flu vaccine is recommended for adults 65 and older. RSVP to Marcia Goldstein, letting her know what vaccinations you will need. 716-432-2963 or [email protected].
Join PJ Library for a family-friendly walk/run around Delaware Park’s scenic loop, with fun gratitude-themed stops along the way for kids of all ages. We’ll move, play, and pause together to notice the people, places, and little moments that make our lives special. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
J-Live: Buffalo filmmaker/activist Harvey Stein will show excerpts from, and discuss his 2 documentary projects (both of which he made in Israel over the last 10 years), "Froman's Way" (about the incredible Israeli Rabbi Menachem Froman, the 'settler rabbi for peace') and "Green Rebels" (about Yosef Abramowitz, the Israeli-American solar energy visionary, who built the first large solar field in Israel). Both projects are positive Israel stories. We will also discuss, "What important cause do you want to devote YOUR holy chutzpah to?" To Register for Free Admission