Jewish Community Center – Maxine and Robert Seller Theater

Elusive Links: A story of connection, compassion and competition by Dan Rosenberg A blend of real and imagined characters into a medieval saga and connects them to a modern story in 2002- 2003. When the Spanish inquisition, golf, romance and Maimonides converge, our fractured world can learn valuable lessons about compassion, charity, and competition. Follow Ben Solomon's incredible journey...expelled from Spain in 1493, he lands in Scotland where he develops the sport of golf under the protection of King James IV. A book, genealogy, and the teachings of Moses Maimonides connect Solomon to a 21st century interfaith couple and their golfing entourage in the United States. Cost: $8/person CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

On the afternoon of April 8th, 2024, Western New York will experience one of nature's most spectacular phenomena: a total solar eclipse. On that day, the Sun and Moon will align over WNY, encompassing everyone in our region in what is called the Path of Totality. Join us on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 pm to look at this event through a Jewish Lens. Hear a new musical and video piece written specifically for this moment and performed by Five by Five, described as "classical turned loose in the toy store," "top-flight," and "imaginative". The first 100 people to register will receive a pair of Eclipse sunglasses! Cost: $25 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

A Tribute to Howard Wolf Howard R. Wolf not only taught a wide range of styles and topics in literature at the University at Buffalo, he also tackled them as an author. In addition to modern American literature, he lectured on short fiction, autobiography and literary journalism. In turn, he produced a novel ("Broadway Serenade"), a memoir ("Forgive the Father") and numerous short stories. Dr. Wolf was an important member of the JCC of Greater Buffalo community and we look forward to honoring him with readings from his works and tributes from his friends and colleagues. Cost: $8/person CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

I am Anna by Paul Bluestein This is a story about a girl who is independent, determined, kind, and loving. She is also an artificially intelligent robot that looks, acts, and thinks like a human. Follow Anna, the auburn-haired girl on her journey from the laboratory to personhood. She uses her cunning, unwavering moral compass, and sheet determination to find the place that feels like home and become the person she was meant to be. She will make all of use rethink what it means to be human. Book Signing and reception to follow. Cost: $8/person CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

JRT Cabaret. Join Performing Arts Director Adam Yellen, JCC Chief People Officer Mark Horowitz, and some of the finest voices in Buffalo on a journey through the history of Jewish music including cantorial solo’s, classics from iconic Jewish composers, Broadway hits and much more! 7:00 pm – Concert 8:00-8:30 pm – Reception To purchase tickets visit www.jccbuffalo.org.

Berlin. Weimar. Warsaw. Krakow. Mexico City. New York. San Francisco. Boston. And now, finally—Buffalo! Experience Tsvey Brider (vocalist Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell and accordion/keyboardist Dmitri Gaskin) as they present a world of new and traditional Jewish music of diverse genres, times and places. The sold-out hit of Berlin's Radical Jewish Culture Festival, Carnegie Hall’s Migrations Festival and The Yiddish Book Center's annual festival of new music, Yidstock, Tsvey Brider is a duo you will not want to miss. Pre-performance reception at 6:00 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm. To purchase tickets visit www.jccbuffalo.org/events/2023/11/30/blended-voices-series/blended-voices-series-tsvey-brider/

Join the JCC for a family sing-a-long celebrating the music of Stephen Schwartz. Enjoy short clips from Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, Enchanted and more. Pizza and snacks included. Registration required www.jccbuffalo.org.

A wickedly good time! Enjoy coffee and an assortment of pastries, bagels and a conversation about the musical journey of Stephen Schwartz. Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz who has written such hit musicals as GODSPELL, PIPPIN, and WICKED. Schwartz has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics, four Grammy Awards, three Academy Awards and has been nominated for six Tony Awards. He received the 2015 Isabelle Stevenson Award, a special Tony Award for his commitment to serving artists and fostering new talent. Registration required www.jccbuffalo.org.

Join soprano Anne Harley, pianist Ivan Docenko and violinist Miranda Shulman as they perform an entire program of original music composed by Moshe Shulman, including the world premiere of the newly commissioned 'Seven Ukrainian Songs' setting poets from Ukraine and dedicated to Ukrainian war casualties. This concert is intended to raise money for victims of war in Ukraine. Suggested donations of $10 per person will be accepted in lieu of ticket purchase. Pre-registration encouraged. Pre-performance reception at 6:00 pm. Concert starts at 7:00 pm.

Musical Concert Celebration for Jewish American Heritage month. One night of tango music with Jewish female singer Romina Bianco, from Buenos Aires Argentina, Moshe Shulman (bandoneon), and Elena Losseva (Piano) from Toronto. FREE for everyone. Registration required - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER