Celebrating the diversity of Jewish Buffalo.

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Chai Hebrew School: Where Judaism comes alive. 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221 716 639 -7600 ChaiHebrewSchool.com Sundays 10:00 - 12:30 - Lunch is served November 10, 17, 24 December 8, 15 January 5, 12, 19, 26 February 2, 9 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April 6, 27 May 4, 11, 18 June 1

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Each week Rabbi Heschel Greenberg leads an insightful conversation on relevant Jewish topics. Followed by a delicious brunch.

A spellbinding new six-session course on the Jewish view of the soul - in life, death, afterlife and reincarnation "Journey of the Soul" is a transformative course that delves into the mysteries of the spiritual realm and our destiny beyond physical existence. We will explore the soul's transition into the afterlife and the enduring legacies that remain significant after we leave this world. Followed by a delicious brunch. at Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. Register for course at jewishdiscovery.org/course

Celebrate the New Year for Trees with a fun-filled adventure! Enjoy exciting activities, hands-on crafts, and a meaningful Tu B'Shvat experience! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature, community, and the joy of Tu B’Shvat! See you there! For Children ages 5-13

by Anna Ziegler Directed by JRT Artistic Director Saul Elkin Running February 6 - March 2, 2025 In this Off-Broadway hit, two marriages have seemingly little in common: Esther and Schmuli are Orthodox Jews navigating strictly defined rules and roles, while Sophie and Abe are secular and free to make their own choices. But both couples are growing apart as they strive to balance their individual identities with the families they've created. As Esther tests the boundaries of her personal freedom, Abe falls into a correspondence with a movie star that will shake the foundations of his marriage and career. From the playwright of JRT's hit production, Photograph 51, comes this funny, moving, and thoughtful play that asks if following one's truth is worth it, no matter the cost. Featuring an all-star cast including Arin Lee Dandes, Jordan Levin, Aleks Malejs, Alex Watts and Adam Yellen. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Grab your aprons and let's make Tu B'shvat treats! Our mini chefs will join together to cook, bake, create fun crafts, while learning about Jewish themes! From Edible tree to fruit shish kabob, our mini chefs will learn about mitzvahs through foods and crafts they create. Girls & Boys, ages 3 - 12 Cost: $10 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join Rabbi Greenberg for a penetrating and inspiring exploration of the weekly torah portion. at Jewish Federation Apartments - 275 Essjay Rd (in conference room). as well as on Zoom

6 Mondays - 7:00 - 8:30 pm Feb 3th, 10th, 17th, 24th, March 3rd, 10th Instructor: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski Hot dinner served Center for Jewish Life Inside the Story, Substance, and Significance of the Book That Defines Judaism Enter the intricate world of the Talmud: the monumental classic that has defined Jewish learning for centuries. Join this six-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute to discover the Talmud, its history, authors, and significance and experience it for yourself. You'll learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decode every part of the Talmudic page. Plus, see how it became central to Jewish life and why it inspires fascination, debate, and study today. Lesson One - The Jewish People and the Talmud Why Jewish life orbits a book of law. Jewish law's ultimate record is the Talmud, but what is Jewish law? Explore its nature, scope, and roots in the written Torah and Oral Law and see learning's central role in Jewish practice and culture. Lesson Two - The Mishnah The origins, authors, and contents of Judaism's first legal code. See how Jewish law shifted from oral tradition to written code and encounter the Mishnah's precise style, […]

Where it’s fun to be Jewish Dinner will be served at 5:00 PM For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133 www.jewishdiscovery.org

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Learn to read Hebrew! Ensure that YOU can connect with the language of the Torah, our people - and our heritage. at the Jewish Discovery Center 831 Maple Rd. Register HERE

Jewish Women's Circle - Pre Tu B'shvat Seder & Smoothies Celebrate the new year for trees with a traditional Tu B'Shvat Seder & Smoothie bar. Explore the significance of Tu B’shvat. Bring your sister, your mom, or a friend:) RSVP required, $10 per person CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please be in touch with Susan DeMari, Buffalo Jewish Federation’s Director of Community Security, at [email protected].

Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.

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 is an introductory course. 2nd Semester: classes run 1/22 – 4/9 Wednesdays | 6-7 pm Cost: $215 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. 2nd Semester: classes run 1/22 – 4/9 Wednesdays | 6-7 pm Cost: $215 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join our Temple Beth Zion family to celebrate the Birthday of the Trees! Tu BiShvat is the Jewish “Earth Day”! It is a day on which we read Jewish teachings celebrating nature and our responsibility to take care of our environment. In Israel, trees are planted. All over the globe, Jews attend Tu BiShvat seders — communal meals to celebrate the trees and enjoy tasting several varieties of fruits and nuts. Light Dinner & Seder celebrating “The Birthday of the Trees” Speaker: Stephan Kline, CEO of NECHAMA, Jewish Response to Disaster Adults $10, Children (3-12) $5 (N/C 2 and under) Not a nut-free event. Please RSVP by February 4 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

In collaboration with the Buffalo Board of 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, JCC Benderson (Zoom for inclement weather) Dates: February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 23, 30 (Yom HaZikaron - will attend community commemoration as a class) & May 7

Mari­na Gern­er is an award-win­ning finan­cial jour­nal­ist and Adjunct Pro­fes­sor of Cul­ture and Com­merce at NYU Stern School of Busi­ness. Her work has been pub­lished in The Economist’s 1843, The Wall Street Jour­nal, The Guardian, Finan­cial Times, Wired, The Times Lit­er­ary Sup­ple­ment, and Jew­ish Chron­i­cle. She has received a book grant from the pres­ti­gious Alfred P. Sloan Foun­da­tion for this book. Title: The Vagi­na Busi­ness: The Inno­v­a­tive Break­throughs that Could Change Every­thing in Wom­en’s Health Description: A crit­i­cal explo­ration into why male investors are afraid of the v‑word, what that means for women’s health and sex­u­al well­ness, and how we can over­come it. Women make over 80% of health­care deci­sions in the U.S. yet have been exclud­ed from design­ing the health sys­tem. It was only 1993 when women and POC were includ­ed in clin­i­cal tri­als. Heart attacks are the num­ber-one killer of women, but women are 50% more like­ly to be giv­en a wrong diag­no­sis. Only 4% of all health­care research is focused on women’s health issues. From peri­ods and child­birth to menopause, female pain has been nor­mal­ized, as soci­ety shrugs and says ​“Wel­come to being a woman” instead of com­ing up with bet­ter solu­tions. In The Vagi­na Busi­ness, award-win­ning jour­nal­ist Mari­na Gern­er Ph.D. takes an eye-open­ing — and often times shock­ing — look at the inequities when it comes to sci­en­tif­ic research and the […]

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. 2nd Semester: classes run 1/22 – 4/9 Wednesdays | 7:30-8:30 pm Cost: $215 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

Let’s celebrate Tu B’Shvat at the Erie County Botanical Gardens! Join us for a magical morning as we explore the gardens, appreciate nature, and spend time with friends! This event is perfect for babies and toddlers ages 3 months through 4 years-old and the grown-ups who love them! Cost: Individuals 3 & up are $5/person, kids 2 and under are free CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Residents of the Jewish Women’s Group Home will gather with Rabbi Sara Rich for stories, songs, and crafts.

Residents of the Future Men’s Jewish group home are invited to celebrate Jewish holidays and traditions with Rabbi Sara Rich through song, stories, and crafts.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Open to Children Grades 1-7. $180 per child includes all books and materials. Sessions are on Thursdays from 4 PM-5:30 PM at the Broder Center, 700 Sweet Home Road  

Women Gathering, facilitated by Miriam Abramovich, Erin Casper 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: October 21, November 26, January 23, February 13, March 26, May 20 Time/Location: 7:30-9:30 pm/In-Person Cost: Free CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

by Anna Ziegler Directed by JRT Artistic Director Saul Elkin Running February 6 - March 2, 2025 In this Off-Broadway hit, two marriages have seemingly little in common: Esther and Schmuli are Orthodox Jews navigating strictly defined rules and roles, while Sophie and Abe are secular and free to make their own choices. But both couples are growing apart as they strive to balance their individual identities with the families they've created. As Esther tests the boundaries of her personal freedom, Abe falls into a correspondence with a movie star that will shake the foundations of his marriage and career. From the playwright of JRT's hit production, Photograph 51, comes this funny, moving, and thoughtful play that asks if following one's truth is worth it, no matter the cost. Featuring an all-star cast including Arin Lee Dandes, Jordan Levin, Aleks Malejs, Alex Watts and Adam Yellen. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

A weekly study of the moral, psychological and spiritual teachings of the Talmud. Hot, golden chicken soup is served. at Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. www.jewishdiscovery.org

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

by Anna Ziegler Directed by JRT Artistic Director Saul Elkin Running February 6 - March 2, 2025 In this Off-Broadway hit, two marriages have seemingly little in common: Esther and Schmuli are Orthodox Jews navigating strictly defined rules and roles, while Sophie and Abe are secular and free to make their own choices. But both couples are growing apart as they strive to balance their individual identities with the families they've created. As Esther tests the boundaries of her personal freedom, Abe falls into a correspondence with a movie star that will shake the foundations of his marriage and career. From the playwright of JRT's hit production, Photograph 51, comes this funny, moving, and thoughtful play that asks if following one's truth is worth it, no matter the cost. Featuring an all-star cast including Arin Lee Dandes, Jordan Levin, Aleks Malejs, Alex Watts and Adam Yellen. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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by Anna Ziegler Directed by JRT Artistic Director Saul Elkin Running February 6 - March 2, 2025 In this Off-Broadway hit, two marriages have seemingly little in common: Esther and Schmuli are Orthodox Jews navigating strictly defined rules and roles, while Sophie and Abe are secular and free to make their own choices. But both couples are growing apart as they strive to balance their individual identities with the families they've created. As Esther tests the boundaries of her personal freedom, Abe falls into a correspondence with a movie star that will shake the foundations of his marriage and career. From the playwright of JRT's hit production, Photograph 51, comes this funny, moving, and thoughtful play that asks if following one's truth is worth it, no matter the cost. Featuring an all-star cast including Arin Lee Dandes, Jordan Levin, Aleks Malejs, Alex Watts and Adam Yellen. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION