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SUMMARY:PJ & Me Pop Up Story Time
DESCRIPTION: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. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/pj-me-pop-up-story-time/
LOCATION:Location will be given closer to the event
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo,PJ Library,Young Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Stevens":MAILTO:samantha@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000
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SUMMARY:Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
DESCRIPTION:Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You\n\n\nReincarnation\, Soulmates\, Dreams\, Names—What These and Other Mysteries Say about the Design of Your Life\n\n\nA six-week course on concepts from kabbalah and how these concepts come together to answer some of life’s biggest questions.\n\nInstructor: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski \nNo charge\, all are welcome! \nHot dinner served
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/kabbalah-and-the-hidden-architecture-of-you/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Center for Jewish Life\, 757 Hopkins Rd\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
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SUMMARY:Author Ruth Setton with Magician Chris Wheel
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Mystery\, Magic & Zigzag Girl\nJoin us for a thrilling and magical evening as we kick off the JCC Cover to Cover Book Festival! Celebrate the release of Zigzag Girl with author Ruth Setton\, who will discuss the inspiration behind her captivating new novel. Then\, experience the wonder firsthand as a live magician brings the magic to the stage. \n\nZigzag Girl\nLucy Moon\, daughter of America’s most renowned magic family\, has always lived in the shadow of legends. Determined to forge her own path\, she takes the stage at Atlantic City’s haunted Black Widow Theatre for a career-defining performance. \nBut when her best friend Van is found murdered inside the infamous sawing box—the same box that hid a real murder victim decades ago—Lucy is thrust into a deadly game where every suspect is a master of deception. \nHaunted by the ghost of Cleo West\, a glamorous World War II-era assistant whose life ended in the same box\, Lucy must navigate Atlantic City’s criminal underworld\, confront her family’s dark secrets\, and resist falling for a charismatic magician who might be the killer. \nWith the help of a fierce circle of female magicians and mystics\, she races to expose the truth before she becomes the final act. Zigzag Girl is a noir-tinged thriller about illusion\, buried secrets\, and the dangerous magic women create to survive in a world designed to make them disappear. \nRuth Knafo Setton\nBorn in Morocco to a Sephardic family descended from Kabbalists and raised on tales of wonder\, Ruth Knafo Setton is the author of the novels The Road to Fez and Zigzag Girl—a finalist for the International Thriller Writers Award and the Next Generation Indie Book Award\, and winner of ScreenCraft’s Most Cinematic Book Competition and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Best Mystery/Suspense Novel. \nShe has studied magic with Teller\, Jeff McBride\, and Eugene Burger\, and has been sawed in half\, sawed in thirds\, and locked in a regulation straitjacket. An NEA fellow\, she has taught Jewish Literature and Creative Writing at Lehigh University and on Semester at Sea. \nChris Wheel\nChris Wheel is an award-winning comedy magician who combines incredible illusions\, quick wit\, and audience participation to create unforgettable entertainment. \nWith more than 15 years of experience performing for theaters\, corporations\, schools\, libraries\, and community events\, Chris has amazed audiences across New York with his unique blend of laughter and wonder. \nGet ready for a high-energy performance full of surprises\, interactive magic\, and moments that will leave you asking\, “How did he do that?” \nIncluded with your ticket: Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories Virtual Series\nWhen you purchase a ticket to this event\, you’ll automatically receive complimentary registration for the entire virtual series at no additional cost.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/author-ruth-setton-with-magician-chris-wheel/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center – Maxine and Robert Seller Theater\, 2640 North Forest Road\, Getzville\, NY\, 14068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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SUMMARY:Jewish Women Unscripted
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Women Unscripted brings women 30ish to 55ish together for deep Jewish conversations\, authentic connection\, and shared exploration of life’s joys and challenges. Through engaging discussion inspired by Jewish wisdom and values\, we’ll explore topics that matter most while building community and connection along the way. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/jewish-women-unscripted/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Adults,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Miriam Abramovich":MAILTO:miriam@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T123000
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SUMMARY:Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a complimentary\, delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/jewish-ethical-wisdom-ethics-of-our-fathers-2/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Jewish Discovery Center\, 831 Maple Road\, Amherst\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Yehoshua Greenberg":MAILTO:rabbigreenberg@jewishdiscovery.org
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Gate to the Heart\nIn 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. \n\nWednesdays 7:00 – 8:00 pm\n8 weeks: October 14 – December 16\nCost: $180 (plus cost of book)\nInstructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/introduction-to-kabbalah-and-jewish-meditation/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Kurss":MAILTO:robin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T193000
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SUMMARY:Adult Beginner Hebrew and Trope
DESCRIPTION: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. \n• Thursdays 6:30–7:30 pm\n• 8 weeks: October 15 – December 10\n• Cost: $180\n• Instructor: Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/adult-beginner-hebrew-and-trope/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Kurss":MAILTO:robin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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SUMMARY:iEngage Liberal Zionism
DESCRIPTION:iEngage Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration\nThursdays: 6:30-8:30 pm\n8 weeks: October 15 – December 17\nOctober 15\, 22\, & 29\, November 5\, 12\, & 19\, & December 3\, & 17\nCost: $236\nInstructor: Rabbi Brent Gutmann \nThe 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.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/iengage-liberal-zionism/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Kurss":MAILTO:robin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T121500
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:The Spirit of Shabbat (Zoom Only).\nGive yourself a spiritual Shabbat treat. Join Rabbi Greenberg for penetrating insight along with a delightful story. \nZoom connection information:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/2268494785?pwd=YVFLK0E5TzZGRUk5aUhsVWNzWXZ5Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 226 849 4785\nPassword: 613 (if prompted)\nor Call +1 929 205 6099
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/the-spirit-of-shabbat-2/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Yehoshua Greenberg":MAILTO:rabbigreenberg@jewishdiscovery.org
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