Buffalo Corner Reading Series

Congregation Shir Shalom 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY, United States

Buffalo Corner Reading Series presents an OPEN COMMUNITY POETRY READING in honor of National Poetry Month Bring 1-2 shorter poems to share. If time permits, we'll do a second round of readings and/or invite our Zoom guests to participate. Live in Person event at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY. Virtual event via Zoom, Boxcast, Facebook and YouTube. Visit shirshalombuffalo.org for additional links to the event. For more information about the Buffalo Corner Reading Series, contact Gunilla Kester at gunilla@thekesters.net Poets and poetry appreciators, please join! All are welcome to participate, especially in person. Free and open to all.

Well Circle

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

This monthly peer-led Rosh Chodesh gathering connects women to body, soul, and community through wellness learning and Jewish spirituality. This group is designed for women in their 40s and younger. Dates include: Tuesday, October 25, Monday, November 21, Monday, December 19, Monday, January 23, Thursday, February 16, Thursday, March 23, Thursday, April 20, Thursday, May 18, & Tuesday, June 20. Cost: Free Register at buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/

Earth Day Celebration!

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

Healing - Resilience - Repair Activities include: Speakers Electric Vehicles Informational tabling and Vendors Food Children's Activities Concluding Ceremony Stay tuned for more details!

Mazel Tots

Temple Beth Zion Broder Center 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, US

Led by Jill and Rabbi Brent Gutmann, “Mazel Tots” includes Jewish stories, crafts, music, fun, and friendship. Children up to age 5 are welcome to attend with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver. Our doors will be open on “Mazel Tots” mornings at 9:15 AM for free play -- perfect timing for those dropping off older children at the Community Religious School. No reservations are necessary. The cost for “Mazel Tots”, which includes all materials, is $18 per child per session or $36 per child for all 5 sessions. Request for payment will be sent following the sessions. Dates: March 19 April 23 May 7 Doors open at 9:15 am for free play in the gym.  Formal program runs from 10 - 11 am.

PJOW Krav Maga

The Training Edge 8200 Main Street, Williamsville, NY, United States

Register at https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings

Cofeld Judaic Museum Reopening

Benjamin and Dr. Edgar R. Cofeld Judaic Museum Temple Beth Zion - 805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States

Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day

Jewish Community Center – Maxine and Robert Seller Theater 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY, United States

We invite you to join us for a community commemoration ceremony in honor of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. The ceremony will be followed by a personal story from an IDF veteran about his service and the friends he lost. Click here for more information or to register

Jewish Thought Lunch & Lecture with Prof. Chaya Halberstam

Samuel J. Friedman Library 708 Clemens on UB North Campus

Join us for a delicious kosher lunch on with Prof. Chaya Halberstam. CLICK HERE TO RSVP If you are available afterward, walk over to 107 Capen for Professor Halberstam's 12:30pm lecture!

Adult Hebrew – Beginners – 2nd Semester

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

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 course meets on Wednesdays for 12 weeks. Dates include: February 8, 15 & 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, April 19, 26, & May 3, 10. No previous experience necessary. Cost: $200/ semester (books purchased separately) Facilitated by Zahava Fried Register at https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings

Adult Hebrew – Intermediate – 2nd Semester

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

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. This course meets Wednesdays for 12 weeks. Dates include: February 8, 15 & 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, April 19, 26, & May 3, 10. Course will be held over Zoom Must have taken the Beginning Hebrew class and have the ability to read alef-bet Cost: $200/ semester (books purchased separately) Facilitated by Zahava Fried Register at https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings