Mishpacha! (Family) 2023 - 2024 School Year This fun-filled Jewish learning experience is for children ages 2 - 5 and the ones who love them Sunday Mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 am at Temple Beth Tzedek 1641 N. Forest Road, Williamsville Dates Include: October 29, 2023 November 26, 2023 December 10, 2023 January 28, 2024 February 25, 2024 March 31, 2024 April 28, 2024 May 5, 2024 June 2, 2024
You are invited to spend 9 amazing days discovering Poland and Austria as part of the Jewish Buffalo Exploring our Roots trip. The search for family roots can stem from so many places. Together we will uncover our connection through education, remembrance and hope as we travel from Warsaw to Krakow to Vienna. We will immerse ourselves in regions history and culture and explore new ways of creating community and reimagining Jewish identity. Enjoy a meaningful travel experience with fellow Buffalonians who will become dear friends. Visit buffalojewishfederation.org/jewish-roots/ for more information and to view the itinerary. Tour Operator: J2 Adventures Federation Staff Team: Stacey Block & Lauren Bloomberg
Where it’s fun to be Jewish Dinner will be served. For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133
This 10-class series confronts the challenge of creating a Jewish and democratic public space in the modern State of Israel through Jewish text and leading intellectual voices from the renowned Shalom Hartman Institute. Thought-provoking discussion led by Rabbi Brent Gutmann. Members and non-members are welcome. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM, at the Broder Center 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, and 4/17 A ZOOM link will be provided for remote students. Tuition (includes all materials): $100/members, $180/non-members Register at: bit.ly/TBZIENGAGE2
Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
This basic introductory Hebrew reading course is for beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar and vocabulary with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, synagogue services and traditional blessings. Dates: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 & 17 Time/Location: 6-7 pm/Zoom Cost: $210 a semester Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/
Every Thursday morning 9:00 – 10:00am Dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of Halachic discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship. Feel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville NY 14221 716 639-7600
Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Gutmann. Bring your lunch and join the conversation!
The Inside Story: Explore the Torah (Zoom Only). Join Rabbi Greenberg for a penetrating and inspiring exploration of the weekly torah portion. 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
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
DON'T MISS OUT on the GILGOOL SOLAR ECLIPSE SHUL-IN! Havdalah - Late Night Movies - Solar Eclipse Escape Room Saturday, April 6th @ 6:30pm to Sunday, April 7th @1:30pm All USYers & Pre-USYers are welcome Early Bird Price $18 per person thru March 29th (scholarships available) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Blum Jewish Education Project welcomes Cynthia Levinson, Award-winning Children's Author. ENJOY THIS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE COFELD MUSEUM AT TEMPLE BETH ZION! Cynthia Levinson, award-winning author of "The People's Painter..." will lead workshops for kids young and old! See the Ben Shahn windows in the Sanctuary at TBZ and Make-Your-Own Stained Glass to take home! This event is open to Community Religious School students and their parents -- and anyone else who would like to participate! FREE for EVERYONE! KOSHER SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE. CLICK HERE TO RSVP CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE BOOK
Join us on Sunday, April 7 for A Musical Hug From Israel Learn about the music of Israel released since Oct. 7, at Congregation Shir Shalom. Cost: $10 per person - in advance or pay at the door. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Experience the solar eclipse with family and friends at the Jewish Discovery Center! Free admission! Free Eclipse glasses for those who RSVP. * Lawn games! * Bounce house! * Face painting! * Jewish Live music! * Balloon art! * Kosher Food, Hot Off the Grill, Available for Purchase CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Looking for a solar eclipse watch party!!?? We’ve got you covered!! We will be joining up with Hillel of Buffalo to go to the giant events field next to the office for the viewing! The event is on Monday 4/8 from 2-4 but feel free to head to Hillel early to avoid the traffic! Best way to find Hillel? Hillel is on UB Norths campus in The Commons. To get there, put University Bookstore in your GPS (otherwise it takes you down a one way where you can’t access the parking lot). There will be snacks and drinks to enjoy as we experience the eclipse. Email Mike Steklof at mike@buffalojewishfederation.org with questions or if you need accomodations to make this event meaningful.
Where it’s fun to be Jewish Dinner will be served. For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133
Join leading scholars, Susannah Heschel (Dartmouth) and Terrence L. Johnson (Harvard) to discuss the theme of "Reading for Liberation: The Bible in Black and Jewish Political Thought" in this David Blitzer Lecture: Professor Susannah Heschel, Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies at Dartmouth College, will open with "Living in Sadistic Times: The Bible, Modernity, and the Quest for Hope." The rise of mass death, destruction, and cruelty marks the modern period less as Kant’s vaunted era of rationalism and the universal human and far more as an era of the Marquis de Sade’s depiction of sadism. Sadism, as distinct from aggression, has been manifested in modernity in collusion with the rise of racism, resulting in terrible destruction, including for religion. What hope can we find in the Bible’s promise of redemption and its challenge for religious faith? Professor Terrence L. Johnson , Charles G. Adams Professor of African American Religious Studies at Harvard University, will offer "We are Not Saved: Social Death, Scripture, and 'Scripturalizing' the Race." His lecture will consider both the limits and opportunities of engaging Scripture as a talking book concept, a dialogical exchange between the reader and text, and community and text. Afropessimism raises […]
This 10-class series confronts the challenge of creating a Jewish and democratic public space in the modern State of Israel through Jewish text and leading intellectual voices from the renowned Shalom Hartman Institute. Thought-provoking discussion led by Rabbi Brent Gutmann. Members and non-members are welcome. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM, at the Broder Center 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, and 4/17 A ZOOM link will be provided for remote students. Tuition (includes all materials): $100/members, $180/non-members Register at: bit.ly/TBZIENGAGE2
Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
Bring a favorite Haggadah to this learning session. We will explore the different ways the Passover story is told in different Haggadot. You will leave with new pearls of wisdom to share at your Seder.
Every Thursday morning 9:00 – 10:00am Dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of Halachic discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship. Feel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville NY 14221 716 639-7600
Please join us for a Freedom Sedar hosted by First Shiloh Baptist Church & Temple Beth Zion No Charge - Suggested Donation $18/person. Register no later than April 4. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join Zahava Fried as we delve into Torah trope, the melodic punctuation system used to read aloud from the Torah. This class will focus learning the names, purposes, and melodies of the t’amim (trope signs) for Shabbat. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to chant like a champ! Proficiency in reading Hebrew is required. Dates: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 20, & 27 Time/Location: 7:30-9 pm/zoom Cost: $54 Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings
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
Deepen your relationship with the state of Israel, connect with one another, and experience Israeli culture and food. Sunday, April 14 from 9am - 2pm at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara in Amherst. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
Come for a taste of Passover Seder Traditions! People of all ages and abilities are invited, please let us know if you need accommodations to make this experience meaningful. RSVP by April 5 to the TBT Office 716-838-3232
Take a deep dive into the hot medical issues of the day with bioethicist Jill Gutmann, MA, MPH. Whether it is a discussion of the impact on the health of supply chains or the cost of prescription drugs, you will be guided through an engaging discussion while looking at the science, politics, Jewish commentary, and other relevant sources to frame your opinion. Never knowing what the timely topic will be until class, this fun, informative and engaging course is sure to make you think and wish the discussion could continue long after the session has ended. Class Dates: Mondays: Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 18, Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Mar. 18, Apr. 15 & May 20 From 1 - 2:30pm at TBZ's Broder Center or via Zoom Series Fee: $90 for TBZ members & $144 for non-members. Register at bit.ly/JewishMedicalEthics2023-24
Contact Mike Steklof for more information: mike@buffalojewishfederation.org
Executive Committee Meetings will be held from 12pm – 1:30pm (Law Offices of Cheryl Stein) Wednesday, February 7 Tuesday, April 16 Wednesday, July 17 Wednesday, October 9
Where it’s fun to be Jewish Dinner will be served. For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133
Join Susan Schwartz for a monthly book discussion of Omer Friedlander’s debut short story collection, The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land. Each month we will discuss two short stories from his collection. Free books are available to the first 20 people who register. Omer Friedlander will visit Buffalo as part of Let’s Talk About Israel on May 5. Date/Location: November 14 – in person December 12 – in person January 9 – hybrid – in person/zoom February 13 – hybrid – in person/zoom March 12 – hybrid – in person/zoom April 16 – in person - at the JCC Getzville Time: 7-8:30 pm Cost: Free Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/
This 10-class series confronts the challenge of creating a Jewish and democratic public space in the modern State of Israel through Jewish text and leading intellectual voices from the renowned Shalom Hartman Institute. Thought-provoking discussion led by Rabbi Brent Gutmann. Members and non-members are welcome. Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM, at the Broder Center 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/10, and 4/17 A ZOOM link will be provided for remote students. Tuition (includes all materials): $100/members, $180/non-members Register at: bit.ly/TBZIENGAGE2
Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
This basic introductory Hebrew reading course is for beginners interested in learning the Hebrew alphabet, grammar and vocabulary with a focus on reading prayers for Shabbat, synagogue services and traditional blessings. Dates: January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 & 17 Time/Location: 6-7 pm/Zoom Cost: $210 a semester Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings/
Every Thursday morning 9:00 – 10:00am Dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of Halachic discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship. Feel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville NY 14221 716 639-7600
Meet new friends, enjoy music, sensory exploration, and story time. Celebrate Passover and the springtime in the park! Billy Wilson Park - 1290 Hopkins Rd., Williamsville. CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Thursday, January 18, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, February 15, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, March 21, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, April 18, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, May 16, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, June 20, Annual Meeting, 6:00 PM, Location TBD, Hybrid Thursday, July 18, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, August 15, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, September 19, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, October 10, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, November 21, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid Thursday, December 19, Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:00 PM, Benderson Board Room, Hybrid
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
Fun on a Sunday morning for pre-k kids and a grown-up! Parents and grandparents are invited to join Rabbi Brent and Jill Gutmann for an engaging, interactive, Jewish-themed gathering of Pre-K children and the grown-ups who love them. Doors open at 9:15 AM for Free Play in the gym. The little ones get out their wiggles on our riding toys and other tot-sized gym equipment. Both grown-ups and little ones enjoy the playful atmosphere and making friends. At 10 AM, we move to the Library for stories and songs, followed by some easy arts & crafts and a yummy snack. Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend. Registration for all 7 sessions is $70, but we are always happy to welcome walk-ins at $18/class per child! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join the Buffalo Jewish Teen Initiative on Sunday, April 21 for an ESports Arena Experience. Test your skills at the JCC's Esports arena and see if you have what it takes to be the gaming champion in Fortnite and Super Smash Brother Tournaments. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Test your axe throwing skills with Young Adult Engagement at Hatchet and Hops on Sunday, April 21 from 5:30 - 7:30. Cost: $40 (includes one drink) CLICK HERE TO RSVP
The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan. It commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. It is observed by avoiding leaven and highlighted by the Seder meals that include four cups of wine, eating matzah and bitter herbs, and retelling the story of the Exodus.
Where it’s fun to be Jewish Dinner will be served. For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133
Temple Beth Zion invites you to attend Second Night Sedar. Join us for a lively, engaging and meaningful celebration! Members and non-members are welcome, as are adults and children of all ages. Cost: Adults: $70, Children (ages 4-12): $35, kids 3 years and under are free. Vegetarian meals available. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Enjoy a delicious lunch while listening to an engaging discussion of Jewish ethics from practical as well as spiritual perspectives.
Every Thursday morning 9:00 – 10:00am Dive into the vast sea of the Talmud, the compilation of centuries of Halachic discussion between the greatest of sages. With its stimulating and mind-sharpening twists of logic, the Talmud represents the ultimate in Jewish scholarship. Feel free to join the class at the Center for Jewish Life: 757 Hopkins Rd, Williamsville NY 14221 716 639-7600
Join Zahava Fried as we delve into Torah trope, the melodic punctuation system used to read aloud from the Torah. This class will focus learning the names, purposes, and melodies of the t’amim (trope signs) for Shabbat. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to chant like a champ! Proficiency in reading Hebrew is required. Dates: April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 20, & 27 Time/Location: 7:30-9 pm/zoom Cost: $54 Register at: https://buffalojewishfederation.org/link-gatherings
The Inside Story: Explore the Torah (Zoom Only). Join Rabbi Greenberg for a penetrating and inspiring exploration of the weekly torah portion. 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
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
Mishpacha! (Family) 2023 - 2024 School Year This fun-filled Jewish learning experience is for children ages 2 - 5 and the ones who love them Sunday Mornings from 9:30 - 11:00 am at Temple Beth Tzedek 1641 N. Forest Road, Williamsville Dates Include: October 29, 2023 November 26, 2023 December 10, 2023 January 28, 2024 February 25, 2024 March 31, 2024 April 28, 2024 May 5, 2024 June 2, 2024
Where it’s fun to be Jewish Dinner will be served. For more information call Brocha Leah Greenberg at 716.908.0133