Week of Events
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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September 27, 2026 -BBYO Bills Watch Party
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September 27, 2026 -PJ & Me: Pop Up Story Time
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September 27, 2026 -Beit Midrash at KOT
PJ & Me: Pop Up Story Time
PJ & Me (Ages 0-2) is a joyful, gentle playtime designed for babies, toddlers, and the adults who love them. This cozy, connection centered program offers a chance to bond with your little one, meet other families and create sweet first Jewish memories. We’ll enjoy simple stories, songs, movement and sensory exploration inspired by PJ library books. Click here to register!
Monday, September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026 -Family Sukkot Party
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September 28, 2026 -Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah
Family Sukkot Party
Celebrate Sukkot with family, friends, and community at our Family Sukkot Party! Enjoy an evening filled with fun for all ages, including Sushi, Make your own Pizza, Music, Crafts, Inflatables for the kids and refreshments, and plenty of holiday spirit. Bring the whole family and celebrate Sukkot together in a warm and festive atmosphere. All welcome, no charge.
Steak & Scotch in the Sukkah
Join the TBT Men's Club for a special dinner in the Sukkah.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 -Jewish Cemeteries Walking Tour
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September 29, 2026 -Lunchtime Torah Express
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
Lunchtime Torah Express
Join this zoom only program with Rabbi Sara Rich. Bring your favorite Torah commentary as we study the weekly parsha together. For more information or to register, email Rabbi Sara Rich at [email protected].
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -Lunch in the Sukkah
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September 30, 2026 -Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
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September 30, 2026 -Kids Sukkah Hop
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September 30, 2026 -Healing Service
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September 30, 2026 -Rainbow Challah Baking Class
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September 30, 2026 -Center for Jewish Life Torah Studies
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September 30, 2026 -CTeens Sukkah Party
Lunch in the Sukkah
Join us in the TBT Sukkah with your own dairy or pareve lunch for engaging conversation and community! Join Cantor Mark Horowitz from the JCC for previews of upcoming JCC programs.
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.
Kids Sukkah Hop
Hop from sukkah to sukkah and celebrate Sukkot with friends! Kids ages 3–13 will follow the Sukkah Mobile to visit local sukkot around the neighborhood, enjoying treats, games, activities, and plenty of holiday fun along the way. Join us Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 PM at the Center for Jewish Life. Come ready to explore, make new friends, and enjoy a Sukkot adventure the kids won’t forget!
Healing Service
Held every Wednesday, a brief yet restorative healing serivce with music, meditational moments, and words of prayer.
Rainbow Challah Baking Class
A hands-on baking class for everyone. Join us for a joyful evening of braiding, blessing, and baking! Learn the art of rainbow challah — a colorful twist on the traditional Shabbat loaf — in a warm, welcoming class for bakers of all skill levels. Limited to 10 participants
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
CTeens Sukkah Party
Celebrate Sukkot the CTeen way! Hang out with friends, enjoy awesome food and music, and chill in the Sukkah with Jewish teens from around Buffalo. Good vibes. Great food. Sukkot under the stars. Bring a friend and come hang out!
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 -Lunch in the Sukkah
Lunch in the Sukkah
Join us in the TBT Sukkah with your own dairy or pareve lunch for engaging conversation and community! Join Rabbi Rich for conversation and Sukkot-themed learning.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -The Spirit of Shabbat
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, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Simchat Torah Pasta Dinner
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October 3, 2026 -Simchat Torah – dance with them!
Simchat Torah Pasta Dinner
Join us for a Congregational Simchat Torah Dinner at TBT. Dinner includes a flavorful dairy and veggie pasta bar, salad bar, and other delights. Gluten Free option available with request at time of RSVP. Please RSVP to the TBT office by Friday, September 25, 2026 by email, [email protected]. We want to make sure we have enough for everyone! There is no cost for this dinner, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Simchat Torah – dance with them!
Simchat Torah Celebration This month, we've prayed, Shofar-ed, fasted, prayed some more and Sukkah-ed. And now? The grand finale. Simchat Torah is the time to let it all go. A time to celebrate the beauty, love and joy of the Torah. A time for a Jewish dance party like you've never quite seen before. This is one holiday you do not want to miss! * Dancing & Singing with the Torah * Festive Holiday Buffet Dinner * Children's Torahs & Flags * L'chaims
