Events
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3 events,PJ & Me (Ages 0-2) is a joyful, gentle playtime designed for babies, toddlers, and the adults who love them. This cozy, connection centered program offers a chance to bond with your little one, meet other families and create sweet first Jewish memories. We’ll enjoy simple stories, songs, movement and sensory exploration inspired by PJ library books. Click here to register! |
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Celebrate Sukkot with family, friends, and community at our Family Sukkot Party! Enjoy an evening filled with fun for all ages, including Sushi, Make your own Pizza, Music, Crafts, Inflatables for the kids and refreshments, and plenty of holiday spirit. Bring the whole family and celebrate Sukkot together in a warm and festive atmosphere. All welcome, no charge.
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Join the TBT Men's Club for a special dinner in the Sukkah.
$36.00 – $46.00
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2 events,Explore the Jewish Cemeteries on a 1.5 hour walking tour - A partnership of the Jewish Cemetery Corporation and Explore Buffalo Witness History, Architecture, Art & Preservation Initiatives including the first Jewish cemetery in the Greater Buffalo Niagara region to appear on the NYS Register of Historic Places and Restoring the century-old Adler Chapel into a Visitor & History Center. Upcoming Tour Dates: Tuesday, July 21 - 10 am Sunday, August 9 - 11 am Friday, August 21 - 10 am Sunday, September 6 - noon Tuesday, September 29 - 11 am Meet at Holy Order of the Living Cemetery 15 minutes prior to start time - 580 Pine Ridge Heritage Boulevard, Cheektowaga 14225 The one-mile route is primarily on paved surfaces, with some walking on grass. No seating or restrooms are available on the tour route. Register: explorebuffalo.org/specialty/jewish-cemetery-tour Cost: $20/person | Explore Pass Members - Free | Children under 18 - Free 
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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Join us in the TBT Sukkah with your own dairy or pareve lunch for engaging conversation and community! Join Cantor Mark Horowitz from the JCC for previews of upcoming JCC programs.
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Enjoy a complimentary, delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
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Hop from sukkah to sukkah and celebrate Sukkot with friends! Kids ages 3–13 will follow the Sukkah Mobile to visit local sukkot around the neighborhood, enjoying treats, games, activities, and plenty of holiday fun along the way. Join us Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 PM at the Center for Jewish Life. Come ready to explore, make new friends, and enjoy a Sukkot adventure the kids won’t forget!
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Join us in the TBT Sukkah with your own dairy or pareve lunch for engaging conversation and community! Join Rabbi Rich for conversation and Sukkot-themed learning.
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1 event,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 |
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Join us for a Congregational Simchat Torah Dinner at TBT. Dinner includes a flavorful dairy and veggie pasta bar, salad bar, and other delights. Gluten Free option available with request at time of RSVP. Please RSVP to the TBT office by Friday, September 25, 2026 by email, [email protected]. We want to make sure we have enough for everyone! There is no cost for this dinner, but donations are greatly appreciated.
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Simchat Torah Celebration This month, we've prayed, Shofar-ed, fasted, prayed some more and Sukkah-ed. And now? The grand finale. Simchat Torah is the time to let it all go. A time to celebrate the beauty, love and joy of the Torah. A time for a Jewish dance party like you've never quite seen before. This is one holiday you do not want to miss! * Dancing & Singing with the Torah * Festive Holiday Buffet Dinner * Children's Torahs & Flags * L'chaims
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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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Join the Women's Network of TBT for a docent lead tour of the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Meet at TBT at 10 am to carpool to the Burchfield Penney, then join the tour. This will be followed by a "dutch treat" lunch at the cafe. Cost of the tour is $10 each. Please contact Carolyn for more information or to RSVP, 716-818-8637.
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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.
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Join us for a community vaccination clinic offering seasonal flu, high-dose flu, and updated COVID-19 vaccines. Open to congregants, families, and the wider community — all ages and insurance types welcome. Please bring ALL of your insurance cards. High-dose flu vaccine is recommended for adults 65 and older. RSVP to Marcia Goldstein, letting her know what vaccinations you will need. 716-432-2963 or [email protected].
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Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies signature event. A celebration for our donors.
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3 events,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
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Join NEXTGen for a cozy Shabbat Dinner hosted by one of our community members. Location will be provided the day before the event.
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Midlife Shabbat Gatherings bring people together through shared meals, meaningful conversation, and the rhythms of Shabbat. Gatherings may include home-based potluck dinners, restaurant outings, Friday evening celebrations, and Saturday Havdalah experiences. Connect with friends old and new while building community through joyful Jewish experiences. Click here to register! |
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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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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.
Free
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 |
3 events,iEngage Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration Thursdays: 6:30-8:30 pm 8 weeks: October 15 - December 17 October 15, 22, & 29, November 5, 12, & 19, & December 3, & 17 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Brent Gutmann The past two years have raised urgent, complex, and painful questions about Zionism. Using the Shalom Hartman Institute’s newest iEngage curriculum, this eight-session course will explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, respond to major critiques of Israel and Zionism after October 7, and offer frameworks for holding moral complexity, for teaching about Israel in a time of war, and for engaging our communities with courage, compassion, and clarity. No experience necessary. This course is for beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar, vocabulary and trope with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, synagogue services, and traditional blessings. • Thursdays 6:30–7:30 pm • 8 weeks: October 15 - December 10 • Cost: $180 • Instructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Join us for our quarterly book club meeting. We will be reading Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn. Location will be provided upon registration. Drinks and snacks provided, dietary laws observed. Hosted by Buffalo Jewish Federation's Women's Philanthropy. Reach out to Erin Casper with any questions! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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2 events,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
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Join us Friday October 16th for an afternoon of wine glass painting, instructed by Michele Chapin. She will guide you step-by-step as you paint your own fall inspired glass piece to take home and enjoy. No experience needed, just come ready to have fun! Light refreshments included! Price includes ALL painting supplies and glassware.
$45
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Join the family of Irv Weinstein as we welcome Wolf Blitzer to Buffalo for a night in conversation. We will be opening the Stuart and Caren Shapiro Jewish Genealogy Center of Buffalo and public open hours for the community. Click Here to Purchase Tickets
$72
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The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in the Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk on Sunday, October 18. The race begins at 10:00 am behind the JCC Holland Family Building, located at 787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY. This USATF-certified 5K welcomes participants of all abilities and features awards across multiple age groups. Registration Information Online registration closes at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 16. In-person registration is available at the Holland Family Building: Saturday, October 17: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Sunday, October 18 (Race Day): 8:30–9:30 am Packet Pickup Pick up your race packet at the JCC Holland Family Building (787 Delaware Avenue): Friday, October 16: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Saturday, October 17: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Register today and join us for a fun, community-focused morning of fitness, friendly competition, and support for the JCC!
$2 – $35
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Join the Jewish Buffalo community for an inspiring afternoon of music and solidarity featuring a string trio from the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion. The musicians will perform a vibrant program of beloved Israeli and Jewish favorites alongside classical masterworks, showing the artistry and spirit of one of Israel's premier orchestras. The Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion is recognized as one of Israel's leading cultural ambassadors. Through artistic excellence, community engagement, and innovation, the orchestra enriches audiences in Israel and throughout the world. Your attendance and support help sustain its mission to present world-class performances, nurture future generations of musicians, commission new works, and share the richness of Israeli culture with diverse audiences. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
$36
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Hormonal health isn’t a conversation relegated to the future or the past; it matters throughout our lives. Jewish tradition teaches that seeking wisdom is itself a sacred act. For generations, women have shared stories and advice about hormones, menopause and aging. Now, that wisdom can be rooted in science. Join Erie County Health Commissioner Dr. Gale Burstein in conversation with internationally renowned physician Dr. Sarah Berga for an enlightening discussion about what the science really says about women’s hormonal health. Together, they’ll challenge common misconceptions, explore hormone therapy and empower women with evidence-based information to make informed decisions about their health and well-being—at every age and stage. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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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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4 events,Executive Committee Meetings will be held from 12pm – 1:30pm February 25 April 28 June 25 August 18 October 21 December 15
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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.
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2 events,iEngage Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration Thursdays: 6:30-8:30 pm 8 weeks: October 15 - December 17 October 15, 22, & 29, November 5, 12, & 19, & December 3, & 17 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Brent Gutmann The past two years have raised urgent, complex, and painful questions about Zionism. Using the Shalom Hartman Institute’s newest iEngage curriculum, this eight-session course will explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, respond to major critiques of Israel and Zionism after October 7, and offer frameworks for holding moral complexity, for teaching about Israel in a time of war, and for engaging our communities with courage, compassion, and clarity. No experience necessary. This course is for beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar, vocabulary and trope with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, synagogue services, and traditional blessings. • Thursdays 6:30–7:30 pm • 8 weeks: October 15 - December 10 • Cost: $180 • Instructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
1 event,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 |
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Join us in formally celebrating and consecrating our TBT youth who are formally beginning their Jewish Education. Services start at 11:30 am with a celebratory Kiddush to follow.
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Join us for a community vaccination clinic offering seasonal flu, high-dose flu, and updated COVID-19 vaccines. Open to congregants, families, and the wider community — all ages and insurance types welcome. Please bring ALL of your insurance cards. High-dose flu vaccine is recommended for adults 65 and older. RSVP to Marcia Goldstein, letting her know what vaccinations you will need. 716-432-2963 or [email protected].
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Jewish Men Rooted, facilitated by local clergy and educators, is an opportunity for men to gather over food and drink for casual conversation about issues and events that matter; politics, Jewish culture, antisemitism, and celebrating our collective experiences through a Jewish lens. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Join PJ Library for a family-friendly walk/run around Delaware Park’s scenic loop, with fun gratitude-themed stops along the way for kids of all ages. We’ll move, play, and pause together to notice the people, places, and little moments that make our lives special. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You Reincarnation, Soulmates, Dreams, Names—What These and Other Mysteries Say about the Design of Your Life A six-week course on concepts from kabbalah and how these concepts come together to answer some of life’s biggest questions. Instructor: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski No charge, all are welcome! Hot dinner served
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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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An Evening of Mystery, Magic & Zigzag Girl Join us for a thrilling and magical evening as we kick off the JCC Cover to Cover Book Festival! Celebrate the release of Zigzag Girl with author Ruth Setton, who will discuss the inspiration behind her captivating new novel. Then, experience the wonder firsthand as a live magician brings the magic to the stage. Zigzag Girl Lucy Moon, daughter of America's most renowned magic family, has always lived in the shadow of legends. Determined to forge her own path, she takes the stage at Atlantic City's haunted Black Widow Theatre for a career-defining performance. But when her best friend Van is found murdered inside the infamous sawing box—the same box that hid a real murder victim decades ago—Lucy is thrust into a deadly game where every suspect is a master of deception. Haunted by the ghost of Cleo West, a glamorous World War II-era assistant whose life ended in the same box, Lucy must navigate Atlantic City's criminal underworld, confront her family's dark secrets, and resist falling for a charismatic magician who might be the killer. With the help of a fierce circle of female magicians and mystics, she races to expose the truth before she becomes […]
$50 – $72
Jewish Women Unscripted brings women 30ish to 55ish together for deep Jewish conversations, authentic connection, and shared exploration of life's joys and challenges. Through engaging discussion inspired by Jewish wisdom and values, we'll explore topics that matter most while building community and connection along the way. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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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.
Free
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 |
3 events,iEngage Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration Thursdays: 6:30-8:30 pm 8 weeks: October 15 - December 17 October 15, 22, & 29, November 5, 12, & 19, & December 3, & 17 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Brent Gutmann The past two years have raised urgent, complex, and painful questions about Zionism. Using the Shalom Hartman Institute’s newest iEngage curriculum, this eight-session course will explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, respond to major critiques of Israel and Zionism after October 7, and offer frameworks for holding moral complexity, for teaching about Israel in a time of war, and for engaging our communities with courage, compassion, and clarity. No experience necessary. This course is for beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar, vocabulary and trope with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, synagogue services, and traditional blessings. • Thursdays 6:30–7:30 pm • 8 weeks: October 15 - December 10 • Cost: $180 • Instructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Jewish Men Unscripted, facilitated by local clergy and educators, is an opportunity for men to gather over food and drink for casual conversation about issues and events that matter such as fatherhood, politics, Jewish culture, and antisemitism. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
1 event,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 |
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