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
Chaverim is our inclusive singalong program led by talented Zahava Fried that is intended for people of all ages and abilities. The theme of this program is springtime.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Open to Children Grades 1-7. $180 per child includes all books and materials. Sessions are on Thursdays from 4 PM-5:30 PM at the Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road
Hilary Zaid has been a Tennessee Williams Scholar at the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, a James D. Houston Fellow at the Community of Writers and a two-time attendance of Tin House Writers’ Workshop. Her work has appeared in Mother Jones, Ecotone, Day One, Lilith Magazine, and elsewhere. Long-listed for the 2018 Northern California Independent Booksellers’ Award for Fiction, her novel Paper is White is a 2018 Foreword Indies silver medalist and the winner of the 2018 Independent Publishers’ Book Awards (IPPY) in LGBT+ Fiction. Her novel Forget I Told You This, is the inaugural winner of the Barbara DiBernard Award. Title: Forget I Told You This Description: Amy Black, a single mother and an aspiring artist in love with calligraphy, dreams of a coveted artist’s residency at the world’s largest social media company, Q. When a stranger asks Amy to transcribe a love letter for him, his disappearance leads her straight to Q — with the chance to style herself a 21st-century soferet—and to a group of data privacy vigilantes who want her to burn Q to the ground. A very contemporary Jewish novel about faith, free will and what it means to believe, Forget I Told You This asks us what it means to see and be seen in a world in which our every move is surveilled.
A weekly study of the moral, psychological and spiritual teachings of the Talmud. Hot, golden chicken soup is served. at Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. www.jewishdiscovery.org
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
Fun on a Sunday morning for pre-k kids and a grown-up! Parents and grandparents are invited to join Rabbi Brent and Jill Gutmann for an engaging, interactive, Jewish-themed gathering of Pre-K children and the grown-ups who love them. Doors open at 9:15 AM for Free Play in the gym. The little ones get out their wiggles on our riding toys and other tot-sized gym equipment. Both grown-ups and little ones enjoy the playful atmosphere and making friends. At 10 AM, we move to the Library for stories and songs, followed by some easy arts & crafts and a yummy snack. Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend. Registration for all 9 sessions is $90, but we are always happy to welcome walk-ins at $18/class per child! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Questions? Please contact Erin Casper at [email protected]
Jewish Humor and Wit and the Life-Lessons they Contain Through witty tales, sharp one-liners, and timeless Jewish jokes, we’ll explore how generations of Jews used humor not just to entertain, but to convey wisdom, express truth, and nurture the soul. Each class is full of laughs, yes, but also filled with the kind of insights that help us navigate life with more compassion, perspective, and joy. Come discover how a punchline can carry a purpose. Followed by a delicious brunch. Register for course at www.jewishdiscovery.org/course
