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  • Author Margot Tohn with Murray the Sheepadoodle

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

    Meet the Author. Meet the Star! Join Margot Tohn and Murray for a heartwarming story, paw-print "autographs," and a chance to help senior dogs in need. Help us support senior dogs in need! Registration for this event is free; however, we ask each family to bring an item to donate to White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary. Murray Goes to the Playground Murray Goes to the Playground invites young readers into the delightful world of Murray, a confident and lovable Sheepadoodle with a heart full of curiosity. In this debut picture book, Murray and his beloved Lady—Margot Tohn—venture into a bustling New York City dog park, where Murray learns about friendship, bravery, and the importance of not giving up. Through playful encounters with pups of all shapes and sizes, Murray learns that while not everyone may want to be your friend, there's always someone who does. With vibrant storytelling and a gentle message of perseverance and kindness, this joyful tale is perfect for children ages 3–10 who are beginning to navigate the world of friendships. The extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchie are reminiscent of beloved picture-book classics. Margot Tohn & Murray Margot Tohn, known affectionately as "The Lady," has been Murray's human since he was just eight weeks […]

    Donated Items for Senior Dogs

  • Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You

    Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
    Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

    Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You Reincarnation, Soulmates, Dreams, Names—What These and Other Mysteries Say about the Design of Your Life A six-week course on concepts from kabbalah and how these concepts come together to answer some of life’s biggest questions. Instructor: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski No charge, all are welcome! Hot dinner served

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  • Kristallnacht Commemoration Concert

    Temple Beth Zion Delaware 805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States

    From Broken Glass to Enduring Light: A Kristallnacht Commemoration Concert Participating Choirs: Kol Zimrah Community Singers, Chicago Holy Blossom Temple Choir, Toronto Temple Beth Zion Choir and Guests, Buffalo Westminister Presbyterian Church Choir, Buffalo Featuring: Cantor Pavel Roytman, Cantor David Rosen, Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman Sponsored by Temple Beth Zion, HERO More information to come.

  • Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers

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

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

  • Healing Service

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

    Held every Wednesday, a brief yet restorative healing serivce with music, meditational moments, and words of prayer.

    Free

  • Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation

    Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation
    In Person

    Gate to the Heart In this class, you’ll combine text study, introspective conversation, and simple meditation to introduce the basic concepts of Kabbalah and to experience the reality those ideas describe. Work from the book “Gate to the Heart” by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and explore ‘four worlds’, Sefirot, levels of the soul, and different modes of encounter with The Divine. No experience with either Kabbalah or meditation is required, only openness and curiosity. Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm 8 weeks: October 14 – December 23 Cost: $180 (plus cost of book) Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Adult Beginner Hebrew and Trope

    Adult Beginner Hebrew and Trope
    Virtual Event

    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

    iEngage Liberal Zionism

    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.

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