Events
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Transit Valley Country Club 8920 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY, United States
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Ladies Night Out
Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United StatesLadies' Night Out: In preparation of Tisha B'Av Join us for a meaningful evening as we create a beautiful Kotel (Western Wall) art piece using LEGO® bricks as paintbrushes—no artistic talent required! Learn about the Third Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple) and how each of us can play a part in rebuilding it—one brick at a time. Come create, connect and be inspired! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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Jewish Cemeteries Walking Tour
Holy Order of the Living Cemetery 580 Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY, United StatesExplore the Jewish Cemeteries on a 1.5 hour walking tour - A partnership of the Jewish Cemetery Corporation and Explore Buffalo Witness History, Architecture, Art & Preservation Initiatives including the first Jewish cemetery in the Greater Buffalo Niagara region to appear on the NYS Register of Historic Places and Restoring the century-old Adler Chapel into a Visitor & History Center. Upcoming Tour Dates: Tuesday, July 21 - 10 am Sunday, August 9 - 11 am Friday, August 21 - 10 am Sunday, September 6 - noon Tuesday, September 29 - 11 am Meet at Holy Order of the Living Cemetery 15 minutes prior to start time - 580 Pine Ridge Heritage Boulevard, Cheektowaga 14225 The one-mile route is primarily on paved surfaces, with some walking on grass. No seating or restrooms are available on the tour route. Register: explorebuffalo.org/specialty/jewish-cemetery-tour Cost: $20/person | Explore Pass Members - Free | Children under 18 - Free
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Words for the Journey
Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United StatesWords for the Journey: Life Lessons from Deuteronomy As Moses prepares the Jewish people to enter a new land and a new chapter, he delivers a series of powerful final messages about courage, memory, responsibility, faith, leadership, gratitude, justice, and living with purpose. This series explores the Book of Deuteronomy not as ancient history, but as a guide for real life. Each class will uncover timeless lessons for navigating change, making wise choices, building strong values, and carrying a sacred mission into the future. At Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. Available on Zoom as well Delicious Salads and refreshments Will Be Served
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Tisha B’Av
Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United StatesTisha B'Av occurs on the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av. It commemorates a number of disastors in Jewish History, primarily the destruction of both Solomon's Temple by the Neo Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple by the Roman Empire in Jerusalem. It precedes the end of the three weeks between dire straits. This day is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar and may Jews fast for 25 hours.
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Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United StatesEnjoy a complimentary, delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
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Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies
Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United StatesWednesdays 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
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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
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The Spirit of Shabbat
Virtual EventThe 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
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When One Heart Became Two Worlds
Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United StatesPirates, Palaces, and the Birth of Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jewry Join us for a gripping journey into the early Middle Ages, when one unified Jewish world gave rise to the two great families of Jewish life: Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jewry. This is not just history. It is the story of who we became. Lavish brunch served. at Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
