Thursday, 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, September 19, 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
Join Zahava Fried as we delve into Torah trope, the melodic punctuation system used to read aloud from the Torah. This class will focus learning the names, purposes, and melodies of the t’amim (trope signs) for Shabbat. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to chant like a champ! Proficiency in reading Hebrew is required. Dates: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 20, & 27 Time/Location: 7:30-9 pm/zoom Cost: $54 Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings
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
The flowers are blooming and the sprouts are springing! Join your PJ Library friends at TBZ for a springtime Family Service led by Rabbi Brent Guttman. You are invited to stay for dinner. To purchase dinner, please contact Beth Steinberg at beth@tbz.org. CLICK HERE TO RSVP
The TELLL Fund in Memory of Dr. Samuel and Joan Ellis Shatkin, ob”m Invites You To LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUCTION! Sunday, May 19th, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Temple Beth Zion • 805 Delaware Avenue • Joseph L. Fink Auditorium $1.80 Advance Registration For Your “Paddle” $5.00 Registration at the Door Artists • Artisans • Art Patrons: We Are Looking For Your Donations Now! Please Share Your Works of Art for This Fun Event. We Welcome Judaica Items, Jewelry, Pottery, Paintings with Jewish Themes, Still Life, Nature Scenes and More. Enjoy the thrill of LIVE BIDDING and SILENT AUCTIONS! To donate your masterpieces, volunteer, sponsor, or for more information call or text Cindy Oppenheimer 716-308-4843 or Rus Devorah (Darcy) Wallen 917-584-0440 Sponsored by: Temple Beth Zion, Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies, Buffalo Jewish Federation, Ohr Temimim, TELLL Fund, and Jewish Discovery Center Proceeds From This Event Will Benefit The TELLL Fund which supports local Jewish organizations, programs, and educational projects. For more information: https://jewishphilanthropies.org/telll-fund
Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill Gutmann, MA, MPH. Whether it is a discussion of the impact on the health of supply chains or the cost of prescription drugs, you will be guided through an engaging discussion while looking at the science, politics, Jewish commentary, and other relevant sources to frame your opinion. Never knowing what the timely topic will be until class, this fun, informative and engaging course is sure to make you think and wish the discussion could continue long after the session has ended. Class Dates: Mondays: Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 18, Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Mar. 18, Apr. 15 & May 20 From 1 - 2:30pm at TBZ's Broder Center or via Zoom Series Fee: $90 for TBZ members & $144 for non-members. Register at bit.ly/JewishMedicalEthics2023-24
Where it’s fun to be Jewish Dinner will be served. For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133
Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
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
The Inside Story: Explore the Torah (Zoom Only). Join Rabbi Greenberg for a penetrating and inspiring exploration of the weekly torah portion. 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
Women Gathering, facilitated by Miriam Abramovich and friends, is a monthly opportunity for women ages 30-55 to gather over food and drink for informal conversation, through a Jewish lens, about issues that matter to us the most such as business trends, gender equality, health, antisemitism and more. Dates: November 16, January 11, February 29, April 16, May 23 Time/Location: 7:30-9:30 pm/In-Person Cost: Free Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/
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
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.
Where it’s fun to be Jewish Dinner will be served. For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133
The community is invited to celebrate the winners of the: Arts & Writing Contest Awards Sophia Veffer Upstander Award Toby Ticktin Back Educator Award Abek Feigenblatt Student Upstander Award Registration Information to come
Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
Board of Governors Meetings will begin at 7pm (locations TBD) Tuesday, January 30 Tuesday, March 19 Wednesday, May 29 Thursday, September 12 Tuesday, November 19
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
Join Zahava Fried as we delve into Torah trope, the melodic punctuation system used to read aloud from the Torah. This class will focus learning the names, purposes, and melodies of the t’amim (trope signs) for Shabbat. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to chant like a champ! Proficiency in reading Hebrew is required. Dates: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 20, & 27 Time/Location: 7:30-9 pm/zoom Cost: $54 Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings
The Inside Story: Explore the Torah (Zoom Only). Join Rabbi Greenberg for a penetrating and inspiring exploration of the weekly torah portion. 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
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