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Congregation Beth Abraham has been an active shul in the city of Buffalo since 1922. While for much of its history CBA was recognized as Orthodox, it reinvented itself as a fully egalitarian Conservative synagogue in the 90's. To learn more about CBA, its history and who we are today, click HERE.
WHAT'S HAPPENING Below are activities, events and announcements for Congregation Beth Abraham. Please scroll to the bottom of the page as items may not be listed in chronological order. You may also click HERE to visit our COMMUNITY page with additional information concerning Jewish Buffalo and the greater WNY Community. Kabbalat Shabbat, New Date: Friday March 29 at 6:30 e are pleased to announce that our 2022-2023 High Holiday "cantor sheni," Emilie Amar Zifkin will be joining us for Kabbalat Shabbat services, Friday, March 29 at 6:30pm. Emilie will deliver the D'var Torah and join Cantor Gelman on the bima for a song or two. We are truly looking forward to Emilie's visit and welcoming her back to CBA!
As always, there will be a potluck oneg following services so please bring a dairy or pareve dish to pass. Services will be led by Cantor Irwin Gelman, with musical accompaniment by Marty Kerker and Roberta Levine. Please arrive by 6:30 as we will lock the doors once services begin. If unable to join us in-person, services will also be available on Zoom. Please join us in the sanctuary for our next Shabbat morning service, June 1 at 9:30 AM. Services will be followed by a full kiddush luncheon. If unable to join us in-person, services will also be available on Zoom.
Dates for Future Services
Kabbalat Shabbat April 19 May 17 June 28 Shabbat Morning June 1 For more information, or to volunteer for a D'Var Torah, Haftarah, Torah reading or English reading, please email: info@congregationbethabraham.net.
To hear songs from our Kabbalat Shabbat Service, please visit our YouTube Channel Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 You are invited to Join the CBA Book Club on Wednesday, April 17th at 7:00 on Zoom, when we will be meeting to discuss the book Radium Girls by Kate Moore. Copies can be borrowed from the public library or purchased through book sellers on the internet.
Here is a description of the book: As a war raged across the world, young American women flocked to work, painting watches, clocks and military dials with a special luminous substance made from radium. It was a fun job, lucrative and glamorous-the girls themselves shone brightly in the dark, covered head to toe in the dust from the paint. They were the radium girls. Drawing on previously unpublished sources- including diaries, letters, and court transcripts, as well as original interviews with the women's relatives-The Radium Girls is an intimate narrative account of an unforgettable true story. Heads up: Our next book will be Unthinkable: The Trauma, Truth, and the Trials of American Democracy by Jamie Raskin If you are not already a member of our club, and would like to join us, please contact Shelly by clicking HERE Take a journey through the Torah – the touchstone of the Jewish people.
The CBA Torah Discussion Group is currently on hiatus. If you are interested in participating in future discussions, please RSVP to Shelly by clicking HERE for for more information. Sunday March 31st at 4:00 For specific information on the films and/or to get on the Jewish Movie Group email list, please contact Marty by clicking HERE. (info@congregationbethabraham.net)
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CBA appreciates your financial support and we are happy to offer the convenience of secure online donations by clicking on the embedded link above. In addition to our annual appeal to cover our operating costs, we appreciate your help with building renovations, accessibility improvements, special projects and our regular ongoing expenses. If you make a donation of $18 or more, you will automatically be considered a member unless you choose to opt out by informing us accordingly.
If you prefer to donate by mailing a check, our address is 1073 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222. Please download/print our DONOR FORM and include it with your payment and other information so we can recognize your contribution. Thank You!!!! Sign Up to Receive our Monthly Newsletter and AnnouncementsShelf Awareness
January 2024 There are so many ways to keep Judaism alive such as celebrating Shabbat and saying Kaddish. Even the little things like “mazal tov” on hearing good news is a reminder that rich customs reach back thousands of years. Many writers have given us stories about Jewish life (so terribly important) that help us remember who we are. Sholom Aleichem (1859-1916) from Russia, tells us amazing stories from his childhood...
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CBA's Lending Library We have an eclectic collection of books donated by individuals all over the Buffalo area, and they are available for check out. The selections include: Torah commentary, Holocaust study, fiction, history, Hebrew, cookbooks, and much more. In addition, we have a table set up with give-away books. Please visit and help yourself!
Parking and Building AccessFor All Events:
Please note that there are now two handicapped-only parking spaces in front of the Synagogue. We also have a stairlift to the sanctuary and social hall. Please let us know if you would like assistance with helping you from your car into the building and/or up and down the stairs. Email us at info@congregationbethabraham.net Click HERE for a map with parking information. Building Improvements Thank you for your support!
We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends
If you would like to help with Ritual, Programming, or Building improvements, please contact our volunteer coordinators:
CBA Community Outreach
CBA is a warm and welcoming community that cares about the well being or our congregants, friends and neighbors. We are reaching out to members of our community, who may be feeling isolated and alone, and would appreciate a friendly phone call or assistance with accessing helpful services to get them through difficult times. If you or someone you know is experiencing a hardship, and is in need of a helping hand,
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