Week of Events
Sunday, May 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026 -Chai Hebrew School
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May 10, 2026 -Beit Midrash at KOT
Chai Hebrew School
Imagine a Hebrew School where kids don’t want to miss a day! They come in with a smile and leave humming the tune to a Hebrew song. Sign up now for a fun, enriching and meaningful learning experience for your child. January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 31 June 7 Please click here for more information!
Monday, May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026 -For All Humankind
For All Humankind
Introducing a brand new course: For All Humankind. Your Judaism holds a message the world needs to hear—now more than ever. We’re living in a time where values feel unclear… Where truth is debated, and concepts like justice, dignity, and responsibility are constantly shifting. So 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. 📖 In this course, you’ll discover: • Judaism’s universal mission • Why morality must have a higher foundation • The true purpose of education • How Judaism shaped the world’s sense of purpose and hope Four Mondays starting April 27 Hot dinner served | No Charge This is more than a class—it’s clarity in a confused world. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 -Jewish Cemeteries Walking Tour
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May 12, 2026 -Jewish Enrichment Kids Club
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May 12, 2026 -Author Judith Viorst – Making the Best of Whats Left
Jewish Cemeteries Walking Tour
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: Sunday, April 26 - 11 am Tuesday, April 28 - 11 am Tuesday, May 12 - 11 am Sunday, May 17 - 2 pm Sunday, June 14 - 2 pm Wednesday, June 24 - 10 am Sunday, July 12 - 11 am Tuesday, July 21 - 10 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
Jewish Enrichment Kids Club
Where it's fun to be Jewish at Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. Dinner will be served at 5:00 PM For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133
Author Judith Viorst – Making the Best of Whats Left
Click here to register! Judith Viorst is the author of the Beloved Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, which has sold four million copies; the Lulu books, including Lulu and the Brontosaurus; The New York Times best seller Necessary Losses; four musicals; and poetry for children and adults. Her most recent books include What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? and Nearing Ninety. Making the Best of What's Left In a career that has spanned more than fifty years, Judith Viorst has captivated readers with her bestselling children’s books and collections of poetry reflecting on each decade of life. Now in her nineties, Viorst writes about life’s “Final Fifth,” those who are eighty to one hundred years old. Her signature blend of humor and vulnerability infuses personal anecdotes and observations, drawing you into her world of memories and candid conversations. She confesses, “I never ever send a text while driving, and not just because I don’t know how to text.” She discusses the afterlife (She doesn’t believe in it, but if it exists, she hopes her sister-in-law isn’t there). She complains to her dead husband (“I need you fixing our damn circuit breakers. I need you! Could you please stop being dead?”). And […]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
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May 13, 2026 -Intermediate Hebrew
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May 13, 2026 -Advanced Hebrew
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May 13, 2026 -Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies
Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
Intermediate Hebrew
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. Dates: Wednesdays - February 4th - May 13th Time: 6:00-7:00pm over Zoom February 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 15, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter Click here to register!
Advanced Hebrew
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. Dates: Wednesdays - February 4th - May 13th Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm February 4, 11 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 15, 22 & 29; May 6 & 13 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter Click here to register!
Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies
Wednesdays 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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. January 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27 June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -Talmud Weekly Study Group
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May 14, 2026 -Beginner Hebrew
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May 14, 2026 -Buffalo Corner Reading Series
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May 14, 2026 -CJL – Shavout Ladies Night Out
Talmud Weekly Study Group
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
Beginner Hebrew
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 Dates: Thursdays over Zoom February 5, 12 & 26; March 5, 12, 19 & 26; April 16, 23 & 30; May 7 & 14 Cost: $236 Instructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman Click here to register!
Buffalo Corner Reading Series
Buffalo Corner Reading Series presents a night of suspense with Edgar Award Winning Author Gary Earl Ross and guest mystery authors Catherine D’Agostino, Stephen G. Eoannou, Terez Peipins and Lissa Marie Redmond. This free event includes readings and book signings, Thursday, May 14, 7-8:30 pm, at Congregation Shir Shalom, 4660 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY. Can’t attend in person? Stream livestream via Boxcast, Facebook and YouTube. Visit shirshalombufflalo.org and Click on Watch Our Services Live. 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.
CJL – Shavout Ladies Night Out
Jewish Women's Circle - Pre Shavuot Faux Ceramic Vase Center for Jewish Life Invites you to a Ladies Night out Learn about Shavuot while creating DIY Faux Ceramic Vase Spend quality time with friends in a warm atmosphere Bring your sister, your mom, or a friend:) RSVP required, $15 per person Click here to register!
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -The Spirit of Shabbat
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May 15, 2026 -Midlife Potluck Shabbat Dinner
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May 15, 2026 -CJL – Jerusalem Shabbat Dinner
The Spirit of Shabbat
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
Midlife Potluck Shabbat Dinner
Adults 55+ join together for a joyfully Jewish, home-based potluck Shabbat Dinner. Click here to register!
CJL – Jerusalem Shabbat Dinner
The Center for Jewish Life invites you to experience a Shabbat dinner in an atmosphere of song, story & discussion, complete with an Australian cuisine. Click here to register!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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