The Hatmaker’s Wife

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

by Lauren Yee Directed by Steve Vaughan Running May 1-25, 2025 In Lauren Yee's whimsical and poignant new play The Hatmaker's Wife, a young woman moves in with her boyfriend expecting domestic bliss, but instead has trouble getting comfortable. Her strange new home seems determined to help out – and soon the walls are talking. They reveal the magical tale of an old hatmaker and his long-suffering wife, who runs away with his favorite hat. Featuring Tuesdays with Morrie actor Jack Hunter and JRT favorite Peter Palmisano. This sweet and surreal story bends time, space, and Yiddish folklore to redefine the idea of family, home, and true love itself.

Pre Shavuot Kosher Mini Chefs

Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

Grab your aprons and let's make Shavuot. Our mini chefs will join together to cook, bake, create fun crafts, while learning about Jewish themes! From Cheesecake and Pizza to a special edible bouquet for the holiday, our mini chefs will learn about mitzvahs through foods and crafts they create. Girls & Boys, ages 3 - 12. Suggested donation $10 per child. Click here to register!

Beit Midrash at KOT

Kehillat Ohr Tzion 879 Hopkins Road, Williamsville, NY, United States

Everyone is welcome.

Colorful Profiles – Short Stories of Extraordinary Lives from Jewish History

Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

Join us for a captivating four-week journey as we explore twelve of Jewish history’s most fascinating figures. From converts and captives to royal advisors and philanthropists, discover their sacrifices, adventures, and achievements that shaped our people’s rich heritage. 4 Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Hot dinner served Click here to register!

Focaccia Garden Art

Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

Learn about Ruth: the most famous convert in the Torah, while creating gorgeous focaccia garden bread Spend quality time with friends in a warm atmosphere Bring your sister, your mom, or a friend:) RSVP required, $10 per person Click here to Register!    

Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers

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

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

Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies

Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies

Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

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.

Talmud Weekly Study Group

Talmud Weekly Study Group

Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United States

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