Jewish Cemeteries Walking Tour
Holy Order of the Living Cemetery 580 Pine Ridge Heritage Blvd, CheektowagaWeek of Events
Shavuot
Shavuot marks the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The Ten Commandments are read in synagogues, just as they were in the desert on Mt. Sinai over 3,300 years ago. It begins on Thursday evening, May 21, and continues through Saturday, May 23.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026 -Buffalo Community of Learners Session
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May 17, 2026 -TBZ Religious School
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May 17, 2026 -Chai Hebrew School
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May 17, 2026 -NEXTGen Pickle Ball
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May 17, 2026 -Israel: the Land and the Soul
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May 17, 2026 -Jewish Cemeteries Walking Tour
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May 17, 2026 -Stained Glass Concert Series
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May 17, 2026 -Pre Shavuot – Kosher Mini Chefs
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May 17, 2026 -Beit Midrash at KOT
Buffalo Community of Learners Session
These are dates that Buffalo Community of Learners: September 14, 28 October 5, 19, 26 November 2, 16, 23 December 7, 14 January 11, 25 February 1, 8 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 19, 26 May 3, 17 October 5 & March 22 classes will meet at: Temple Beth Tzedek 1641 N. Forest Williamsville, 14221
TBZ Religious School
Registration is now open, CLICK HERE to register for the 2025-2026 school year. New school hours will be from 9:30-12:00 on Sundays, with a 2nd session for students in grades 2-6 at noon on Sundays or after school on Thursdays. Hebrew will be the primary focus of this additional session. Hebrew instruction will also take place on Sunday mornings in classrooms. We will continue with Aleph Champ for our beginning Hebrew students. Once they complete the Aleph Champ program, they will be moved into the Hineni Hebrew curriculum. Beginning in October, students in grades 4-7 will participate in Chuggim (electives). Students in 7th grade will be exposed to Torah trope (chanting) as part of their curriculum. Their Hebrew studies will be coordinated with their B-Mitzvah preparation. We will have a new Purim Schpiel just for kids, try-outs and rehearsals will begin after the High Holidays. Feel free to contact Susan Goldberg at [email protected] or 716-836-6565 ext. 130.
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!
NEXTGen Pickle Ball
Join NEXTGen on Sunday, May 17th from 11–1 PM for a casual afternoon of learning and playing pickleball with our very own, Max Carrol. Whether you’re brand new to the game or have played before, come ready to rally, laugh, and connect. Click here to register!
Israel: the Land and the Soul
A powerful new 4-week course exploring Israel’s history, holiness, and meaning in Jewish life.Israel is never just a place on the map. It is the land we face in prayer. The land our people carried in memory for thousands of years. The land at the center of Jewish history, Jewish hope, and Jewish destiny. But what makes Israel so central to the Jewish soul? Together, we will go beyond the headlines and explore the deeper Jewish story of Israel: its holiness, its history, the mitzvot connected to the land, the Jewish claim to Israel, and the unbreakable bond between the Jewish people and our ancestral homeland. Whether you are drawn to Israel through faith, history, identity, current events, or simply a desire to understand more, this course will offer clarity, depth, and inspiration. Delicious brunch served. at Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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: 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
Pre Shavuot – Kosher Mini Chefs
Grab your aprons and let's make Shavuot. Our mini chefs will join together to cook, bake, create fun crafts, while learning about Jewish themes! From Cheese cake and Pizza to a special edible bouquet for the holiday, our mini chefs will learn about mitzvahs through foods and crafts they create. Girls & Boys, ages 3 - 12. Click here to register!
Monday, May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026 -HERO Awards Ceremony
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May 18, 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 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 -LUNCH & LEARN AT SENECA ONE
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May 19, 2026 -Jewish Enrichment Kids Club
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May 19, 2026 -The Ten Statements
LUNCH & LEARN AT SENECA ONE
Lunch & Learn at Seneca One offers a refreshing midday pause from the workday, where nourishment for the body meets nourishment for the mind. Held in the heart of downtown Buffalo at Seneca One, this engaging monthly program invites professionals and community members to enjoy a relaxed lunch while exploring timeless Jewish wisdom, ethics, and ideas with real-world relevance. Each session is designed to be accessible, thought-provoking, and uplifting. No prior background required. Seneca One Tower - 1 Seneca St. - Delaware Conference Room A Complementary Delicious Lunch will be served. CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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
The Ten Statements
Explore the timeless power and relevance of the Ten Commandments. at Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. Delicious Salads and refreshments Will Be Served
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 -Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
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May 20, 2026 -TBZ Board Meeting
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May 20, 2026 -Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies
Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
Enjoy a complimentary, delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
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 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 -Talmud Weekly Study Group
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
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026 -CJL – Celebrate Shavout
CJL – Celebrate Shavout
Celebrate Shavuot with a Pizza, Ice Cream & Cheese cake Party Join us in celebrating our annual Shavuot Holiday party. Celebrate the Holiday of Shavuot Commemorating the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai 3338 years ago. Bring your family and friends to hear the reading of the Ten Commandments. Followed by a sumptuous dairy Kiddush including * Cheese cake * Blintzes * Pizza * Ice cream * Eggplant Parmesan * Macaroni & cheese * Greek Salad * & more. There will be lactose-free options! Click here to register!
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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