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SUMMARY:For All Humankind
DESCRIPTION:Introducing a brand new course: For All Humankind. \nYour Judaism holds a message the world needs to hear—now more than ever. \nWe’re living in a time where values feel unclear… Where truth is debated\, and concepts like justice\, dignity\, and responsibility are constantly shifting. \nSo the question is: Do we truly understand the values that shaped our world? And can we clearly explain why they matter? This powerful 4-week course explores Judaism’s timeless vision—not just for the Jewish people\, but for all of humanity. \n📖 In this course\, you’ll discover: \n• Judaism’s universal mission \n• Why morality must have a higher foundation \n• The true purpose of education \n• How Judaism shaped the world’s sense of purpose and hope \nFour Mondays starting April 27 \nHot dinner served | No Charge \nThis is more than a class—it’s clarity in a confused world. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/for-all-humankind/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Center for Jewish Life\, 757 Hopkins Rd\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Laizer Labkovski":MAILTO:laizerl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T123000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Cemeteries Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Jewish Cemeteries on a 1.5 hour walking tour – A partnership of the Jewish Cemetery Corporation and Explore Buffalo\nWitness 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. \nUpcoming Tour Dates:\nTuesday\, July 21 – 10 am\nSunday\, August 9 – 11 am\nFriday\, August 21 – 10 am\nSunday\, September 6 – noon\nTuesday\, September 29 – 11 am \nMeet at Holy Order of the Living Cemetery 15 minutes prior to start time – 580 Pine Ridge Heritage Boulevard\, Cheektowaga 14225 \nThe one-mile route is primarily on paved surfaces\, with some walking on grass.  No seating or restrooms are available on the tour route. \nRegister: explorebuffalo.org/specialty/jewish-cemetery-tour \nCost: $20/person | Explore Pass Members – Free | Children under 18 – Free
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/jewish-cemeteries-walking-tour/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Holy Order of the Living Cemetery\, 580 Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd\, Cheektowaga\, NY\, 14225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T133000
DTSTAMP:20251103T190337Z
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SUMMARY:BJF Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee\nMeetings will be held from 12pm – 1:30pm \n\nFebruary 25\nApril 28\nJune 25\nAugust 18\nOctober 21\nDecember 15
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/bjf-executive-committee-meeting/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Law Offices of Cheryl Stein\, 2350 N Forest Rd.\, Suite 30B\, Getzville\, NY\, 14068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Events,Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Ginny Rose Stewart":MAILTO:ginny@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T191724Z
CREATED:20251222T225618Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Enrichment Kids Club
DESCRIPTION:Where it’s fun to be Jewish\nat Jewish Discovery Center – 831 Maple Rd.\nDinner will be served at 5:00 PM\nFor more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/jewish-enrichment-kids-club/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Jewish Discovery Center\, 831 Maple Road\, Amherst\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Yehoshua Greenberg":MAILTO:rabbigreenberg@jewishdiscovery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T131500
DTSTAMP:20260713T212508Z
CREATED:20231110T171218Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a complimentary\, delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/jewish-ethical-wisdom-ethics-of-our-fathers-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Jewish Discovery Center\, 831 Maple Road\, Amherst\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Yehoshua Greenberg":MAILTO:rabbigreenberg@jewishdiscovery.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDates: Wednesdays – February 4th – May 13th \nTime: 6:00-7:00pm over Zoom \n February 4\, 11 & 25; March 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; April 15\, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 \nCost: $236 \nInstructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/intermediate-hebrew-spring-2026/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Shlomo Schachter":MAILTO:rabbischachter75@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Judaism
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nDate/Time/Location: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm – JCC Benderson Family Building \nJanuary 21 – April 29 \nJanuary 21 & 28; February 4\, 11 & 25; March 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; April 15\, 22 & 29 \nCost: $180 \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/intro-to-judaism/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:JCC Benderson Family Building\, 2640 N Forest Rd.\, Getzville\, NY\, 14068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Sara Rich":MAILTO:rabbirich@btzbuffalo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T203000
DTSTAMP:20251212T191441Z
CREATED:20251126T212727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T191441Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDates: Wednesdays – February 4th – May 13th \nTime: 7:30 – 8:30pm \nFebruary 4\, 11 & 25; March 4\, 11\, 18 & 25; April 15\, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 \nCost: $236 \nInstructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/advanced-hebrew-spring-2026/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Shlomo Schachter":MAILTO:rabbischachter75@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260109T134610Z
CREATED:20260109T134154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T134610Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nHappiness is Learned.\nYour weekly dose of Jewish inspiration. \nHot dinner served \nThe 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. \nJanuary 14\, 21\, 28 \nFebruary 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 \nMarch 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 \nApril 15\, 22\, 29 \nMay 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 \nJune 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 \nJuly 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 \nAugust 5\, 12\, 19\, 26 \nSeptember 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/center-for-jewish-life-torah-studies/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Center for Jewish Life\, 757 Hopkins Rd\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Laizer Labkovski":MAILTO:laizerl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T100000
DTSTAMP:20260528T150834Z
CREATED:20250425T175627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150834Z
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SUMMARY:Talmud Weekly Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday morning 9:00 – 10:00am \nDive 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. \nFeel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 Hopkins Rd\, Williamsville NY 14221 \n716 639-7600
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/talmud-weekly-study-group-2023-2/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Center for Jewish Life\, 757 Hopkins Rd\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Laizer Labkovski":MAILTO:laizerl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20251212T190155Z
CREATED:20251125T212009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T190155Z
UID:10006862-1777573800-1777577400@buffalojewishfederation.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Hebrew
DESCRIPTION: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  \nDates: Thursdays over Zoom \nFebruary 5\, 12 & 26; March 5\, 12\, 19 & 26; April 16\, 23 & 30; May 7 & 14 \nCost: $236 \nInstructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/spring-2026-beginner-hebrew/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman":MAILTO:cantorsusie@tbz.org
GEO:40.7127753;-74.0059728
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260312T172142Z
CREATED:20260226T191903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T172142Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Philanthropy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our quarterly Women’s Philanthropy book club. We will be discussing The Little Liar by Mitch Albom. \nDrinks and snacks will be served\, dietary laws observed. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/womens-philanthropy-book-club/
LOCATION:To Be Given Closer to the Event
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo,Women's Philanthropy
ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Casper":MAILTO:erin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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