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SUMMARY:Art Workshop: Painting Wine Glasses with Michele Chapin
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday October 16th for an afternoon of wine glass painting\, instructed by Michele Chapin. She will guide you step-by-step as you paint your own fall inspired glass piece to take home and enjoy. No experience needed\, just come ready to have fun! Light refreshments included! \nPrice includes ALL painting supplies and glassware.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/art-workshop-painting-wine-glasses-with-michele-chapin/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center\, 2640 North Forest Road\, Getzville\, NY\, 14068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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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: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. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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:JCC,Jewish Buffalo
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SUMMARY:Author Margot Tohn with Murray the Sheepadoodle
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Author. Meet the Star!\nJoin Margot Tohn and Murray for a heartwarming story\, paw-print “autographs\,” and a chance to help senior dogs in need. \nHelp us support senior dogs in need! \nRegistration for this event is free; however\, we ask each family to bring an item to donate to White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary. \nMurray Goes to the Playground\nMurray Goes to the Playground invites young readers into the delightful world of Murray\, a confident and lovable Sheepadoodle with a heart full of curiosity. \nIn this debut picture book\, Murray and his beloved Lady—Margot Tohn—venture into a bustling New York City dog park\, where Murray learns about friendship\, bravery\, and the importance of not giving up. \nThrough playful encounters with pups of all shapes and sizes\, Murray learns that while not everyone may want to be your friend\, there’s always someone who does. \nWith vibrant storytelling and a gentle message of perseverance and kindness\, this joyful tale is perfect for children ages 3–10 who are beginning to navigate the world of friendships. The extraordinary illustrations by award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchie are reminiscent of beloved picture-book classics. \nMargot Tohn & Murray\nMargot Tohn\, known affectionately as “The Lady\,” has been Murray’s human since he was just eight weeks old. \nOversized\, energetic\, sensitive\, and mischievous\, Murray quickly became a social media sensation thanks to Margot’s charming Facebook chronicles of his adventures. \nInspired by the joy Murray brings to children and adults alike\, Margot created The Murray Tails—a series of children’s books filled with heart and life lessons. \nMargot and Murray split their time between New York City and Saratoga Springs\, NY\, where Murray continues to charm everyone he meets—especially kids. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/author-margot-tohn-with-murray-the-sheepadoodle/
LOCATION:JCC Benderson Family Building\, 2640 N Forest Rd.\, Getzville\, NY\, 14068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo,LiNK Jewish Buffalo,PJ Library,Young Families
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SUMMARY:Sweets and Eats - Baking Demonstrations with Errol Sull (Holland)
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-holland-2/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center – Holland Building\, 787 Delaware Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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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/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center – Lippman Lounge\, 2640 N Forest Rd.\, Getzville\, 14086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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SUMMARY:Sweets and Eats - Baking Demonstrations with Errol Sull (Holland)
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-holland/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center – Holland Building\, 787 Delaware Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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SUMMARY:Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories: Author Dr. Janet Bond Brill
DESCRIPTION:Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories: A Three Part Virtual Series\nLittle Edna’s War\nA True Story of Resistance and Hope \nThough she fought armed with a pistol\, Edna’s true weapons were wit\, bravery\, and an unshakable love for her sister. \nDisguised as a Catholic girl\, she even earned a medal from Pope Pius XII\, who never knew he was honoring a Jewish child who had outsmarted the Reich. \nDrawn from more than five hours of firsthand testimony recorded by the USC Shoah Foundation\, this powerful memoir traces Edna’s extraordinary journey—from the ashes of a shattered birthday celebration to the brutal reality of a POW camp\, and from escaping the Warsaw Ghetto to finding hidden safety inside a convent sanctuary. \nEdna Szurek should not have survived the Holocaust. But she did. And her story will stay with you forever. \nJanet Bond Brill\nJanet Bond Brill was born and raised in New York City\, the daughter of a prominent stage and screen actor and a psychoanalyst. After graduating from Walden School at sixteen and earning her B.S. in Biology from the University of Miami\, she spent seven years as a flight attendant for Pan American World Airways before returning to academia. \nDr. Brill holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Science from the University of Miami\, along with two master’s degrees—one in Exercise Science from the University of Miami and another in Nutrition Science from Florida International University. \nShe is the author of four nationally recognized health books\, including Cholesterol Down and Blood Pressure Down\, published by Random House\, as well as numerous scientific papers and articles for general audiences. \nTake a look at the rest of the Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories Virtual Series: https://www.jccbuffalo.org/cover-to-cover/ 
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/fearless-women-powerful-stories-author-dr-janet-bond-brill/
LOCATION:Virtual Only
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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SUMMARY:Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories: Author Mimi Nichter
DESCRIPTION:Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories: A Three Part Virtual Series\nHostage\nA Memoir of Terrorism\, Trauma\, and Resilience \nPassengers aboard Trans World Airlines Flight 741 were held on board for six days in sweltering heat without flushable toilets or running water. Most were eventually sent home. \nMimi\, however\, was accused of being an Israeli soldier and held with thirty-one other hostages in Amman\, where they feared for their lives as a violent civil war erupted around them. \nIn Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism\, Trauma\, and Resilience\, Mimi recounts her survival of the hijacking of TWA Flight 741—an event that became one of the most significant episodes in aviation history and an early defining moment of international terrorism. \nTold with courage and empathy\, Hostage explores not only what happened in those terrifying days\, but how trauma can shape a life long after the immediate danger has passed. \nMimi Nichter\nMimi Nichter is an award-winning cultural anthropologist\, public speaker\, and professor emerita of anthropology at the University of Arizona. \nHer essays have appeared in Newsweek\, HuffPost\, Brevity Blog\, and Career Authors. \nHer memoir\, Hostage\, was a finalist for the Literary Award in Nonfiction at the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books and has received both the 2026 Next Generation Indie Award for Memoir/Overcoming Adversity and a Literary Titan Gold Book Award for Nonfiction. \nTake a look at the rest of the Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories Virtual Series: https://www.jccbuffalo.org/cover-to-cover/ 
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/fearless-women-powerful-stories-author-mimi-nichter/
LOCATION:Virtual Only
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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SUMMARY:Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/buffalo-international-jewish-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:JCC,Jewish Buffalo
ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Baas":MAILTO:ebaas@jccbuffalo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T203000
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SUMMARY:Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories: Author Deborah Heiligman
DESCRIPTION:Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories: A Three Part Virtual Series\nLoudmouth: Emma Goldman vs. America\nA Love Story \nBorn in Lithuania in 1869\, Emma Goldman grew up knowing what it meant to resist expectations. Her father wanted a dutiful son\, not a headstrong daughter. Emma had other plans. \nWhen she arrived in America as a young woman\, she was inspired by its promises of democracy and freedom\, but appalled by the hypocrisy she saw around her. Life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness seemed to belong only to those at the top. \nSo Emma spoke up. Soon she was delivering fiery speeches about workers’ rights\, feminism\, inequality\, and capitalism\, challenging audiences to imagine a freer and more just society. \nLoudmouth is both the story of Emma’s complicated love affair with America and the story of the romances\, convictions\, contradictions\, and radical ideas that shaped her remarkable life. \nDeborah Heiligman\nDeborah Heiligman is the author of 31 books for children and teens. Her acclaimed nonfiction work has earned some of the highest honors in children’s and young adult literature. \nHer book Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers received six starred reviews and won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction. \nHer other books include The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdős and Snow Dog\, Go Dog. \nCharles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith was a National Book Award finalist\, a Printz Honor book\, the winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award\, and a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. \nHer YA novel Intentions\, an exploration of betrayal\, love\, faith\, and the complicated transition from childhood to adulthood\, received the Sydney Taylor Award for Teen Readers. \nTake a look at the rest of the Fearless Women\, Powerful Stories Virtual Series: https://www.jccbuffalo.org/cover-to-cover/ 
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/fearless-women-powerful-stories-author-deborah-heiligman/
LOCATION:Virtual Only
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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SUMMARY:Author Allan Schiller with Ann Marie Sabath
DESCRIPTION:The Wannabe Classical Music Aficionado\n46 Insights to Make Your Next Concert a More Enjoyable Experience \nDrawing on more than thirty-five years on stage with the New York Philharmonic\, violinist Allan Schiller shares 46 practical\, insider insights that reveal what really happens in the concert hall—and how to listen with greater ease and pleasure. \nYou’ll learn how to read a concert program\, when to clap\, what conductors actually communicate without words\, why zoning out is part of real listening\, and how centuries of musical tradition quietly shape what you hear today. \nAlong the way\, Schiller blends lived experience\, backstage stories\, and plain-spoken wisdom that turns formality into invitation. \nWhether it’s your first concert or your fiftieth\, this book helps classical music feel less like a mystery—and more like your own seat in the hall. \nAllan Schiller\nAllan Schiller is a retired violinist of the New York Philharmonic\, where he performed from 1964 to 1999 under legendary conductors including Leonard Bernstein\, Zubin Mehta\, and Kurt Masur. \nHis musical life began after his family escaped Poland in 1939\, when his father gave him his first violin—an act of hope in the shadow of the Holocaust. \nRaised in Tel Aviv\, Paris\, and New York\, and later a Fulbright recipient in Brussels\, Schiller built a remarkable life in music spanning continents\, generations\, and some of the world’s greatest concert stages. \nToday\, he draws on those decades of experience to welcome readers into classical music with confidence\, curiosity\, and joy. \nAnn Marie Sabath\nCreator of The Wannabe Series and author of twelve books\, Ann Marie Sabath brings decades of experience translating complex subjects into accessible\, engaging narratives. \nAs the guiding voice behind The Wannabe Classical Music Aficionado\, Sabath helps distill the world of classical music for readers seeking insight\, context\, and practical tips for appreciating it.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/author-allan-schiller-with-ann-marie-sabath/
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CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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SUMMARY:Author Jenny Barker at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beautiful and creative morning at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens with Jenny Barker and her new book Flower Energy! \nThis event includes: \n\nHear from Jenny as she talks about her new book\nTalking Leaves will be present with Flower Energy on sale\nAuthor will be autographing books and giving Flower Energy Readings with purchase\nPhoto opportunity by a professional photographer\nRefreshments\nAccess to the entirety of the Botanical Gardens\n\nFlower Energy: Channeling the Healing Power of Blooms \nThis one-of-a-kind flower arranging book from a celebrated florist and clairvoyant teaches you to channel the healing power of blooms and intuit the perfect flower or arrangement for any need. \nFor Jenny Barker\, flowers are the best medicine. She has a unique\, spiritual connection to the blossoms and blooms she arranges at her flower shop—so much so that she became known as the Flower Doctor for her ability to prescribe the perfect flowers. Whether it’s buttermilk flowers for holding onto a secret\, thistle for staying grounded\, or viburnum for believing in yourself\, every flower possesses its own energy and can help you in a special way. \nThrough stunning photographs and countless tips\, Flower Energy teaches you to interpret and channel the messages each unique flower holds\, including: \n\nSnapdragons\, roses\, misty blue\, and dahlias to tell someone “I’m here for you”\nPincushion flowers to clear away loneliness\nSunflowers\, rosemary\, and marigolds for mental wellness\nPink and purple garden roses\, cremon mums\, sweet peas\, and lavender to congratulate someone expecting a baby\n\nWith this book\, you’ll be empowered to channel these magical blooms and intuit the exact combination of flowers to heal whatever might be ailing you or your loved ones. \nJenny Barker is a single mom and self-made entrepreneur. She is the owner of the boutique flower business Magical Blooms\, located in Redondo Beach\, California. In the 30 years that she has been in business\, Jenny has become a sought-after floral designer\, doing work for private clients as well as for television shows like Grey’s Anatomy and hotels like the Ritz Carlton and Shutters on the Beach. She has been featured in The Knot\, Wedding Wire\, LA Style Magazine\, and elsewhere.
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/author-jenny-barker-at-the-buffalo-and-erie-county-botanical-gardens/
LOCATION:Erie County Botanical Gardens\, 2655 South Park Ave\, Buffalo\, 14218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Buffalo
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erica Baas":MAILTO:ebaas@jccbuffalo.org
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