Join us for a grand Jewish community Lag B'omer celebration.FREE ADMISSION / FREE FOODALL ARE WELCOME* Great BBQ* Arts & Crafts* Moon bounce* Cotton candy* Games and activities.Fun for the whole family!CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Lag B’Omer falls on the 33rd day of the Omer, a minor festival falling between Passover and Shavuot, commemorating the end of a plague which killed thousands of Rabbi Akiva’s students; also the yahrzeit of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, author of the Zohar.
Join KOT and Kadimah Scholars @ Park for Lag BaOmer BBQ & Bonfire 5:00pm - 7:00pm on Tuesday, May 9th Enjoy Kosher BBQ, music, outdoor games, a bonfire & marshmallows.Hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, and watermelon will be served starting at 5:15pm.Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the event! Free and open to all in the community. Donations are appreciated.
Celebrate Lag B'Omer at 12 Gates Brewing Event is FREE | 1 drink is included CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join CTeen's for a Lag B'omer BBQ and Bonfire at the Center for Jewish life CTeen is a dynamic network for Jewish teens of all backgrounds that offers awesome meaningful programs which harnesses the incredible potential of teenagers bringing purpose, self-discovery and giving to their communities.
This basic introductory Hebrew reading course is for beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar and vocabulary with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, synagogue services and traditional blessings. This course meets on Wednesdays for 12 weeks. Dates include: February 8, 15 & 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, April 19, 26, & May 3, 10. No previous experience necessary. Cost: $200/ semester (books purchased separately) Facilitated by Zahava Fried Register at https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings
This intermediate level Hebrew course is to further develop skills for those who already know the Hebrew alphabet and can read several words and phrases. The focus of this course is on Hebrew prayer. This course meets Wednesdays for 12 weeks. Dates include: February 8, 15 & 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, April 19, 26, & May 3, 10. Course will be held over Zoom Must have taken the Beginning Hebrew class and have the ability to read alef-bet Cost: $200/ semester (books purchased separately) Facilitated by Zahava Fried Register at https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings
With so much information and misinformation out there... What should you believe? who can you trust? How do you know what to do Join Rabbi Brent Gutmann for an exciting dive into rabbinic thought using moral texts to navigate in an immoral world.
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.
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