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  • Beit Midrash at KOT

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

    Everyone is welcome.

  • Sinai and Civics

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

    The Jewish ethics that shaped America’s founding In time for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this four-session course reflects on the Jewish ethics, ideas, and values that inspired and influenced America’s founders—and that still shape our government and society today. Was it always self-evident that all people are “created equal”? What is the “pursuit of happiness”? What inspired America’s system of checks and balances? And looking ahead, what steps can we take to build a just and united future? (No previous Jewish learning necessary.) 4 Mondays June 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00-8:00pm Instructor: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski No charge, all are welcome! Hot dinner served Lesson Outline Lesson 1 The Foundations of the Covenant From the Pilgrims on, America’s founders drew inspiration from the Hebrew Bible. America was founded, not by conquest, but by a shared promise—a covenant. See how these factors helped make America the most welcoming nation for Jews in our long Diaspora. Lesson 2 The Roots of Equality It wasn’t always self-evident that all people are created equal. So why did the founders think it was? Discover the story of this foundational American and Jewish value. Lesson 3 In G-d We Trust […]

  • 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

    Wednesdays 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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. January 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

  • 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

  • JCC Annual Meeting

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

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  • The Spirit of Shabbat

    The Spirit of Shabbat
    Virtual Event

    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

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