Jewish Enrichment Kids Club
Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United StatesWhere it’s fun to be Jewish Dinner will be served. For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133
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Jewish Buffalo Reads: The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land by Omer Friedlander
Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin Susan Schwartz for a monthly book discussion of Omer Friedlander’s debut short story collection, The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land. Each month we will discuss two short stories from his collection. Free books are available to the first 20 people who register. Omer Friedlander will visit Buffalo as part of Let’s Talk About Israel on May 5. Date/Location: November 14 – in person December 12 – in person January 9 – hybrid – in person/zoom February 13 – hybrid – in person/zoom March 12 – hybrid – in person/zoom April 16 – in person - at the JCC Getzville Time: 7-8:30 pm Cost: Free Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/
iEngage 2.0: The Tribes of Israel
TBZ Broder Center 700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, NY, United StatesThis 10-class series confronts the challenge of creating a Jewish and democratic public space in the modern State of Israel through Jewish text and leading intellectual voices from the renowned Shalom Hartman Institute. Thought-provoking discussion led by Rabbi Brent Gutmann. Members and non-members are welcome. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM, at the Broder Center 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, and 4/17 A ZOOM link will be provided for remote students. Tuition (includes all materials): $100/members, $180/non-members Register at: bit.ly/TBZIENGAGE2
Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Road, Amherst, NY, United StatesEnjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
Beginning Hebrew – Semester 2
Zoom Meeting NY, United StatesThis 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. Dates: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 & 17 Time/Location: 6-7 pm/Zoom Cost: $210 a semester Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/
Intermediate Hebrew – Semester 2
Zoom Meeting NY, United StatesThis 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: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 & 17 Time/Location: 7:15 - 8:15 pm/Zoom Cost: $210 a semester Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/
Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies
Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United StatesHappiness is Learned. Your weekly dose of Jewish inspiration. 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
Center for Jewish Life 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY, United StatesEvery 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 Board Meeting 2024
JCC Benderson Board Room 2640 N. Forest Road, Amherst, NY, United StatesThursday, January 18, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, February 15, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, March 21, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, April 18, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, May 16, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, June 20, Annual Meeting, 6:00 PM, Location TBD, Hybrid Thursday, July 18, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, August 15, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, October 10, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, November 21, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, December 19, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid
Buffalo Corner Reading Series
Congregation Shir Shalom 4660 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY, United StatesThe Buffalo Corner Reading Series takes place Thursday, February 15, 7-8:30 p.m., in person at Congregation Shir Shalom or via Zoom. Featured readers include Elizabeth Grisaru, Jordana Halpern and Rabbi Alex Lazarus Klein. In person at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY. Virtual via Zoom, Boxcast, Facebook and YouTube. Free and open to all. Visit www.shirshalombuffalo.org for additional links. For more information about the Buffalo Corner Reading Series, contact Gunilla Kester at gunilla@thekesters.net Like all art, poetry bridges communities and fosters tolerance. BCRS provides a forum for cultural differences and understanding while helping writers find inspiration and improve their craft.