Week of Events
Sunday, November 15, 2026
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November 15, 2026 -PJ & Me: Pop Up Story Time
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, November 16, 2026
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November 16, 2026 -Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You
Kabbalah and the Hidden Architecture of You Reincarnation, Soulmates, Dreams, Names—What These and Other Mysteries Say about the Design of Your Life A six-week course on concepts from kabbalah and how these concepts come together to answer some of life’s biggest questions. Instructor: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski No charge, all are welcome! Hot dinner served
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
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November 17, 2026 -Lunchtime Torah Express
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November 17, 2026 -Sweets and Eats – Baking Demonstrations with Errol Sull (Holland)
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].
Sweets and Eats – Baking Demonstrations with Errol Sull (Holland)
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.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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November 18, 2026 -Jewish Ethical Wisdom: Ethics of Our Fathers
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November 18, 2026 -Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Board of Trustees Meeting
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November 18, 2026 -Healing Service
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November 18, 2026 -TBZ Board Meeting
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November 18, 2026 -Introduction to Kabbalah and Jewish Meditation
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November 18, 2026 -Hillel of Buffalo Board Meeting
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.
Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies Board of Trustees Meeting
Quarterly Meeting for Foundation Board
Healing Service
Held every Wednesday, a brief yet restorative healing serivce with music, meditational moments, and words of prayer.
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 23 Cost: $180 (plus cost of book) Instructor: Rabbi Shlomo Schachter CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Hillel of Buffalo Board Meeting
Board Meetings: Sunday August 9 7:30-9 pm over zoom Wednesday November 18 7:30-9 pm over zoom Wednesday January 13 7:30-9 pm over zoom Sunday March 14 7:30-9 pm over zoom Sunday May 2 7:30-9 pm over zoom Wednesday June 16 7:30-9 pm over zoom
Thursday, November 19, 2026
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November 19, 2026 -BJF Board Meeting
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November 19, 2026 -iEngage Liberal Zionism
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November 19, 2026 -Adult Beginner Hebrew and Trope
BJF Board Meeting
Board of Governors Meetings will begin at 6:30pm (Locations TBD) January 20 March 25 May 28 July 15 (Social event) September 9 November 19
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, November 20, 2026
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November 20, 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, November 21, 2026
No events on this day.