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SUMMARY:Men’s Monthly Tefillin Club
DESCRIPTION:Jump-start your month with a power breakfast for your Body and Soul. Pairs of Tefillin and instructions will be provided No background necessary. \nClick here for more information!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/mens-monthly-tefillin-club-2/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Center for Jewish Life\, 757 Hopkins Rd\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Laizer Labkovski":MAILTO:laizerl@gmail.com
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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/2026-11-02/
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:20261103T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Torah Express
DESCRIPTION:Join this zoom only program with Rabbi Sara Rich. Bring your favorite Torah commentary as we study the weekly parsha together. \nFor more information or to register\, email Rabbi Sara Rich at rabbirich@btzbuffalo.org.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/lunchtime-torah-express/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Virtual Only
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Sara Rich":MAILTO:rabbirich@btzbuffalo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260821T200817Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T200817Z
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SUMMARY:Sweets and Eats - Baking Demonstrations with Errol Sull (Benderson)
DESCRIPTION:Errol Craig Sull\, well-known baker and long-time JCC member\, will be offering baking demonstrations.  This is an event you do not want to miss!  Each event begins with Errol’s Fun Food Facts\, then goes into the interesting science behind baking (e.g.\, just why IS it called double-acting baking powder?)\, and the piece de resistance:  each person in attendance gets to sample the desserts!  Errol is well-known for his monthly baking demonstrations at Whole Foods\, his over-the-top cakes (you’ll never find them in a bakery)\, and gregarious personality. You must register for this presentation. 
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/sweets-and-eats-baking-demonstrations-with-errol-sull-benderson-2/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center – Lippman Lounge\, 2640 N Forest Rd.\, Getzville\, 14086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Baas":MAILTO:ebaas@jccbuffalo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T123000
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CREATED:20231110T171218Z
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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-2/2026-11-04/
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:Healing Service
DESCRIPTION:Held every Wednesday\, a brief yet restorative healing serivce with music\, meditational moments\, and words of prayer.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/healing-service/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Temple Beth Tzedek\, 1641 North Forest Road\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Sara Rich":MAILTO:rabbirich@btzbuffalo.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 23\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/2026-11-04/
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:20261105T170000
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CREATED:20260825T164659Z
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SUMMARY:NEXTGen Friendsgiving
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the table this fall for a cozy NEXTGen Friendsgiving at Parkside Lodge! 🍂 \nJoin us Thursday\, November 5 from 5–8 PM for an evening of good food and great company with a roaring fireplace amongst the autumn leaves. \nBring your appetite\, your favorite Friendsgiving dish\, and your favorite people.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/nextgen-friendsgiving/
LOCATION:Parkside Lodge\, 84 Parkside Ave\, Buffalo\, 14214
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo,NEXTGen
ORGANIZER;CN="Samantha Stevens":MAILTO:samantha@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T193000
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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/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Kurss":MAILTO:robin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T200132Z
CREATED:20260818T200132Z
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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/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Kurss":MAILTO:robin@buffalojewishfederation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T121500
DTSTAMP:20260713T212624Z
CREATED:20231110T172009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T212624Z
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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-2/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Yehoshua Greenberg":MAILTO:rabbigreenberg@jewishdiscovery.org
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