The Rick Zakalik J5K
Jewish Community Center - Holland Building 787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
$2 – $35
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Music From Israel: An Afternoon of Hope and Harmony
Temple Beth Tzedek 1641 North Forest Road, Williamsville
$36
Week of Events
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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October 18, 2026 -The Rick Zakalik J5K
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October 18, 2026 -Music From Israel: An Afternoon of Hope and Harmony
The Rick Zakalik J5K
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in the Rick Zakalik J5K Run & Walk on Sunday, October 18. The race begins at 10:00 am behind the JCC Holland Family Building, located at 787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY. This USATF-certified 5K welcomes participants of all abilities and features awards across multiple age groups. Registration Information Online registration closes at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 16. In-person registration is available at the Holland Family Building: Saturday, October 17: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Sunday, October 18 (Race Day): 8:30–9:30 am Packet Pickup Pick up your race packet at the JCC Holland Family Building (787 Delaware Avenue): Friday, October 16: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Saturday, October 17: 8:30 am–6:00 pm Register today and join us for a fun, community-focused morning of fitness, friendly competition, and support for the JCC!
$2 – $35
Music From Israel: An Afternoon of Hope and Harmony
Join the Jewish Buffalo community for an inspiring afternoon of music and solidarity featuring a string trio from the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion. The musicians will perform a vibrant program of beloved Israeli and Jewish favorites alongside classical masterworks, showing the artistry and spirit of one of Israel's premier orchestras. The Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion is recognized as one of Israel's leading cultural ambassadors. Through artistic excellence, community engagement, and innovation, the orchestra enriches audiences in Israel and throughout the world. Your attendance and support help sustain its mission to present world-class performances, nurture future generations of musicians, commission new works, and share the richness of Israeli culture with diverse audiences.
$36
Monday, October 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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October 21, 2026 -BJF Executive Committee Meeting
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October 21, 2026 -Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
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October 21, 2026 -TBZ Board Meeting
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October 21, 2026 -Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation
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
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
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 22, 2026
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October 22, 2026 -iEngage Liberal Zionism
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October 22, 2026 -Adult Beginner Hebrew and Trope
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
Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 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 24, 2026
No events on this day.