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 TBT's Adult Education Book Club for community, conversation, and light refreshments. We will be discussing Heart of a Stranger by Rabbi Angela Buchdahl. HEART OF A STRANGER: AN UNLIKELY RABBI'S STORY OF FAITH, IDENTITY, AND BELONGING IS A 2025 MEMOIR BY ANGELA BUCHDAHL, THE FIRST ASIAN AMERICAN AND FIRST FEMALE SENIOR RABBI OF NEW YORK CITY'S CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE. IT EXPLORES HER LIFE AS THE DAUGHTER OF A KOREAN BUDDHIST MOTHER AND AN AMERICAN JEWISH FATHER, DETAILING HOW SHE OVERCAME BARRIERS OF RACE, GENDER, AND BACKGROUND TO BECOME A PROMINENT RELIGIOUS LEADER. RSVP to btzbuffalo.org or 716-838-3232. Please let us know if you are attending in person or over Zoom when you RSVP.
Join this zoom only program with Rabbi Sara Rich. Bring your favorite Torah commentary as we study the weekly parsha together. For more information or to register, email Rabbi Sara Rich at [email protected].
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Errol Craig Sull, well-known baker and long-time JCC member, will be offering baking demonstrations. This is an event you do not want to miss! Each event begins with Errol’s Fun Food Facts, then goes into the interesting science behind baking (e.g., just why IS it called double-acting baking powder?), and the piece de resistance: each person in attendance gets to sample the desserts! Errol is well-known for his monthly baking demonstrations at Whole Foods, his over-the-top cakes (you’ll never find them in a bakery), and gregarious personality. You must register for this presentation.
Enjoy a complimentary, delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
Held every Wednesday, a brief yet restorative healing serivce with music, meditational moments, and words of prayer.
This course is a welcoming exploration of Jewish beliefs, traditions, values, and culture. Designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of Judaism, including those who are exploring conversion, members of interfaith couples, and those who are curious to learn more. Through discussions on Shabbat, holidays, spirituality, ethics, Israel, Jewish history, and contemporary Jewish life, participants will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to live Jewishly today. Experiential opportunities, including a Shabbat dinner and a Hebrew session, will complement classroom learning. No prior Jewish knowledge is required. 16 sessions plus a 1 week Hebrew 'intersession' CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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 23 Cost: $180 (plus cost of book) Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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