Week of Events
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Monday, August 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026 -BJF Executive Committee Meeting
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August 18, 2026 -Words for the Journey
BJF Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meetings will be held from 12pm – 1:30pm February 25 April 28 June 25 August 18 October 21 December 15
Words for the Journey
Words for the Journey: Life Lessons from Deuteronomy As Moses prepares the Jewish people to enter a new land and a new chapter, he delivers a series of powerful final messages about courage, memory, responsibility, faith, leadership, gratitude, justice, and living with purpose. This series explores the Book of Deuteronomy not as ancient history, but as a guide for real life. Each class will uncover timeless lessons for navigating change, making wise choices, building strong values, and carrying a sacred mission into the future. At Jewish Discovery Center - 831 Maple Rd. Available on Zoom as well Delicious Salads and refreshments Will Be Served
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026 -Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
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August 19, 2026 -TBZ Board Meeting
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August 19, 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.
TBZ Board Meeting
July 15, 2026 August 19, 2026 September 16, 2026 October 21, 2026 November 18, 2026 December 16, 2026 January 20, 2027 February 17, 2027 March 17, 20207 April 14, 2027 May 12, 2027 June 16, 2027 - Annual meeting
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, August 20, 2026
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August 20, 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, August 21, 2026
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August 21, 2026 -Jewish Cemeteries Walking Tour
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August 21, 2026 -The Spirit of Shabbat
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
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
Saturday, August 22, 2026
No events on this day.