Rachel Beerman

Join us for our second gathering of the JCRC Book Club as we discuss Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad. Written by Dartmouth historian Dr. Matthew F. Delmont, Half American is a compelling and succinct exploration of the challenges faced by Black service men and women during this defining period of American history.  The first 5 people to register will receive a free copy of the book, courtesy of JCRC and Zawadi Books on Jefferson Avenue! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER For more information, please contact Rachel Beerman.

Join us to see Buffalo native TaNisha Fordham’s adaptation of 12 Angry Men. Written and directed by Fordham, 12 Mo Angry Men tells the story of a present day jury comprised of 11 Black jurors and 1 white juror who deliberate about the guilt or innocence of a white police office who shot and killed a Black teenager. You can buy tickets at https://www.ujimacoinc.org/on-stage-now/12moangrymen.  

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Buffalo’s Annual Repair the Sea Reverse Tashlich International Waterfront Cleanup Sunday, September 29th, 2024 For thousands of years, in a ritual called Tashlich, Jews around the world have symbolically cast their sins into a body of water on the holiday Rosh Hashanah. For years humans have also been throwing their trash and debris into bodies of water.  Now let's take these sins out as a way to connect our spiritual and ethical values with environmental stewardship. Join us to foster a deeper sense of interconnectedness with the natural world, the global community, and promote positive change. Register below to join Buffalo Jewish Federation and its partners for the 7th Annual Reverse Tashlich, an international waterfront cleanup. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER