Week of Events
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 -Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
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October 14, 2026 -Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation
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.
Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation
Gate to the Heart In this class, you’ll combine text study, introspective conversation, and simple meditation to introduce the basic concepts of Kabbalah and to experience the reality those ideas describe. Work from the book “Gate to the Heart” by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and explore ‘four worlds’, Sefirot, levels of the soul, and different modes of encounter with The Divine. No experience with either Kabbalah or meditation is required, only openness and curiosity. Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm 8 weeks: October 14 – December 16 Cost: $180 (plus cost of book) Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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October 15, 2026 -iEngage Liberal Zionism
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October 15, 2026 -Adult Beginner Hebrew and Trope
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October 15, 2026 -Women’s Book Club
iEngage Liberal Zionism
iEngage Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration Thursdays: 6:30-8:30 pm 8 weeks: October 15 - December 17 October 15, 22, & 29, November 5, 12, & 19, & December 3, & 17 Cost: $236 Instructor: Rabbi Brent Gutmann The past two years have raised urgent, complex, and painful questions about Zionism. Using the Shalom Hartman Institute’s newest iEngage curriculum, this eight-session course will explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism, respond to major critiques of Israel and Zionism after October 7, and offer frameworks for holding moral complexity, for teaching about Israel in a time of war, and for engaging our communities with courage, compassion, and clarity.
Adult Beginner Hebrew and Trope
No experience necessary. This course is for beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar, vocabulary and trope with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, synagogue services, and traditional blessings. • Thursdays 6:30–7:30 pm • 8 weeks: October 15 - December 10 • Cost: $180 • Instructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Women’s Book Club
Join us for our quarterly book club meeting. We will be reading Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn. Location will be provided upon registration. Drinks and snacks provided, dietary laws observed. Hosted by Buffalo Jewish Federation's Women's Philanthropy. Reach out to Erin Casper with any questions!
Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 -The Spirit of Shabbat
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October 16, 2026 -Art Workshop: Painting Wine Glasses with Michele Chapin
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
Art Workshop: Painting Wine Glasses with Michele Chapin
Join us Friday October 16th for an afternoon of wine glass painting, instructed by Michele Chapin. She will guide you step-by-step as you paint your own fall inspired glass piece to take home and enjoy. No experience needed, just come ready to have fun! Light refreshments included! Price includes ALL painting supplies and glassware.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026 -Wolf Blitzer – Museum Launch
Wolf Blitzer – Museum Launch
Join the family of Irv Weinstein as we welcome Wolf Blitzer to Buffalo for a night in conversation. We will be opening the Stuart and Caren Shapiro Jewish Genealogy Center of Buffalo and public open hours for the community.