Join us for our quarterly book club meeting. We will be reading Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn. Location will be provided upon registration. Drinks and snacks provided, dietary laws observed. Hosted by Buffalo Jewish Federation's Women's Philanthropy. Reach out to Erin Casper with any questions!
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
Join us Friday October 16th for an afternoon of wine glass painting, instructed by Michele Chapin. She will guide you step-by-step as you paint your own fall inspired glass piece to take home and enjoy. No experience needed, just come ready to have fun! Light refreshments included! Price includes ALL painting supplies and glassware.
Join the family of Irv Weinstein as we welcome Wolf Blitzer to Buffalo for a night in conversation. We will be opening the Stuart and Caren Shapiro Jewish Genealogy Center of Buffalo and public open hours for the community.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in the Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk on Sunday, October 18. The race begins at 10:00 am behind the JCC Holland Family Building, located at 787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY. This USATF-certified 5K welcomes participants of all abilities and features awards across multiple age groups. Registration Information Online registration closes at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 16. In-person registration is available at the Holland Family Building: Saturday, October 17: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Sunday, October 18 (Race Day): 8:30–9:30 am Packet Pickup Pick up your race packet at the JCC Holland Family Building (787 Delaware Avenue): Friday, October 16: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Saturday, October 17: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Register today and join us for a fun, community-focused morning of fitness, friendly competition, and support for the JCC!
Join the Jewish Buffalo community for an inspiring afternoon of music and solidarity featuring a string trio from the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion. The musicians will perform a vibrant program of beloved Israeli and Jewish favorites alongside classical masterworks, showing the artistry and spirit of one of Israel's premier orchestras. The Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion is recognized as one of Israel's leading cultural ambassadors. Through artistic excellence, community engagement, and innovation, the orchestra enriches audiences in Israel and throughout the world. Your attendance and support help sustain its mission to present world-class performances, nurture future generations of musicians, commission new works, and share the richness of Israeli culture with diverse audiences.
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Enjoy a complimentary, delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
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 16 Cost: $180 (plus cost of book) Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter CLICK HERE TO REGISTER