Film Festival: The Floaters Director: Rachel Israel USA 2025, 101 mins, English The Floaters follows struggling musician Nomi, who accepts a last-resort job from her overachieving best friend Mara: mentoring misfit campers, the "Floaters," at their childhood Jewish summer camp. $15 per ticket CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
Vindicta Director: Dominik Sedlar USA 2025, 120 mins, English In just one moment, 19-year-old Hannah’s world shatters when her parents are murdered in front of her. After fleeing, she seeks refuge with family friends before becoming the embodiment of rage and revenge towards those responsible for destroying her life. An unexpected connection with a handsome young Nazi Officer generates a moment of respite, but she is consumed by vengeance at any cost, no matter what or when. The story is inspired by the true events of women who helped defeat the Nazi army during WWII. $15 per ticket CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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. Dates: Wednesdays - February 4th - May 13th Time: 6:00-7:00pm over Zoom February 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 15, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter Click here to register!
In partnership with our local Rabbis and Cantors, this exceptional course is designed for: couples of multiple faiths considering marriage, individuals interested in conversion, or individuals (Jewish and non-Jewish) interested in learning more about Jewish religion and history. This course will explore the Jewish calendar and life cycles, worship and beliefs, the Bible, Rabbinic literature, Antisemitism, the Holocaust, Zionism and the State of Israel. Date/Time/Location: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm – JCC Benderson Family Building January 21 - April 29 January 21 & 28; February 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 15, 22 & 29 Cost: $180 Click here to register!
The First Lady Directors: Udi Nir & Sagi Bornstein Israel/Germany 2025, 82 mins, English Efrat Tilma, a trailblazing transgender woman, was forced to flee Israel as a teenager in the 1960s, after a police officer threatened to kill her if he ever saw her again walking the streets of Tel Aviv in women’s clothing. Today, at 75, she is a prominent LGBTQ+ activist and the first transgender volunteer in the Israeli police force. As the country descends into an unprecedented social and political crisis, Efrat confronts the traumas that shaped her life and once again fights for her place in the world. $15 per ticket CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This advanced level Hebrew course is for those who can read and understand simple Biblical and Modern Hebrew phrases. The primary focus of this class is conversational Hebrew. Dates: Wednesdays - February 4th - May 13th Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm February 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 15, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter Click here to register!
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
Creating Context for Teaching the Holocaust through Literature: All But My Life, Gerda and Kurt Klein Teaching Media Literacy: Through the Holocaust as a Case Study Thursday March 19, 2026 8 am-3 pm Erie 1 BOCES 355 Harlem Rd West Seneca Registration Fee $50 per teacher covers facility and refreshment cost Receive 6 CTLE credits Keynote speaker Todd Hennessy - Echoes and Reflections Facilitator and Educator Click here to register!
