There are so many wonderful cultural and learning opportunities within our thriving Greater Buffalo Jewish Community. We couldn't possibly publish every request that we receive, so we've decided to start posting links here to the happenings in our community that we hear about. If you have an announcement that you would like to see included, please email it to us!
Home at the End of the Day, A Jewish-American Drama
By Howard Wolf
A Reading of Home at the End of the Day, A 3-Act Jewish-American drama by Buffalo's own Howard Wolf
Presented by O'Connell & Company
Monday, August 13th at 7pm @ The Park School of Buffalo, 4625 Harlem Road, Buffalo 14226
Don't miss this beautiful trio of one-act plays that offers a sensitive and moving portrait of love and loss, of relationships that enrich our days and last beyond our time on earth. Each act is artfully woven with deep Jewish-American content.
For more information on Howard's book, please click here.
Presented by O'Connell & Company
Monday, August 13th at 7pm @ The Park School of Buffalo, 4625 Harlem Road, Buffalo 14226
Don't miss this beautiful trio of one-act plays that offers a sensitive and moving portrait of love and loss, of relationships that enrich our days and last beyond our time on earth. Each act is artfully woven with deep Jewish-American content.
For more information on Howard's book, please click here.
Two New Series of Classes at the JDC
The Holy Tongue
Beginning Sunday, July 29 at 10:00 AM Taught by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg Gain a new appreciation of the uniqueness of the Hebrew language through an exploration of the multi-layered meanings contained in each word. |
The Teachings of the Ba'al Shem Tov
Beginning Sunday, July 29 at 11:00 AM Taught by Rabbi Heschel Greenberg Join us for a study of the inspirational teachings taught by the founder of the Chassidic movement Rabbi Israel Ba'al Shem Tov. |
***Both classes will take place the NEW JDC facility at 831 Maple Rd. #110 (Next door to the Maple West Elementary School) ALL ARE WELCOME. There is no charge for this class.
For more information about Jewish Discovery Center please visit: www.jewishdiscovery.org or contact info@jewishdiscovery.org 716-400-1550
For more information about Jewish Discovery Center please visit: www.jewishdiscovery.org or contact info@jewishdiscovery.org 716-400-1550
Jamboree to the Jewbilee
AUGUST 16 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come and Join Us @ Larkin Square
Lloyd, Amy’s & Chilly Billy’s Food Trucks
The Good Guys Band
Bounce Kingdom
Mr. No the Balloon Guy and more
Admission $20 – Kids 6 – 12 $10, Kids under 5 are free
Click here for more information.
Come and Join Us @ Larkin Square
Lloyd, Amy’s & Chilly Billy’s Food Trucks
The Good Guys Band
Bounce Kingdom
Mr. No the Balloon Guy and more
Admission $20 – Kids 6 – 12 $10, Kids under 5 are free
Click here for more information.
Cantors Chai 5K Run!
Sunday, August 19, 2018 9:00 am @ Temple Beth Zion
805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
Join the Cantors Assembly along with The Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo and Temple Beth Zion as they kick off The Great Buffalo Jewbilee with the 'Cantors Chai 5K Run/Walk: Promoting a Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit'!
This event is all inclusive and seeks to showcase Cantors Assembly members building lasting connections with the Jewish community by promoting a holistic and healthy lifestyle.
All participants will receive a free t-shirt and a voucher to be used and The Great Buffalo Jewbilee!
For more information and to register for this event, please visit the website.
805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
Join the Cantors Assembly along with The Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo and Temple Beth Zion as they kick off The Great Buffalo Jewbilee with the 'Cantors Chai 5K Run/Walk: Promoting a Healthy Mind, Body and Spirit'!
This event is all inclusive and seeks to showcase Cantors Assembly members building lasting connections with the Jewish community by promoting a holistic and healthy lifestyle.
All participants will receive a free t-shirt and a voucher to be used and The Great Buffalo Jewbilee!
For more information and to register for this event, please visit the website.
The Great Buffalo Jewbilee
Sunday, August 19, 2018 11:30 am - 6:00 pm
Jewish Community Center & Temple Beth Zion
787 & 805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209
The Great Buffalo Jewbilee, the first festival of its kind for WNY, is Sunday, August 19 from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center of Buffalo and Temple Beth Zion– both on Delaware Avenue downtown between Barker and Summer streets. Thousands of Buffalonians of all faiths will gather to celebrate the vibrancy of Jewish Buffalo at this indoor and outdoor Festival
There will be Israeli, music and marketplace! More than 30 different food items—everything from babka and chopped liver to hot dogs and hummus—all kosher, of course—and much, much more, available to enjoy all day, and each food item will cost no more than $5. A beer tent featuring Schmaltz Brewery and wine from Tzafona winery will also be featured (all under BVK supervision).
Music includes the fabulous Rick Recht in concert, the Klezmer band West of Odessa, and a Cantor’s concert. Don’t miss the children’s wing with games and fun, Krav Maga demonstrations and Israeli marketplace in which to shop!
For more information visit the website.
See you there!
Jewish Community Center & Temple Beth Zion
787 & 805 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14209
The Great Buffalo Jewbilee, the first festival of its kind for WNY, is Sunday, August 19 from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Jewish Community Center of Buffalo and Temple Beth Zion– both on Delaware Avenue downtown between Barker and Summer streets. Thousands of Buffalonians of all faiths will gather to celebrate the vibrancy of Jewish Buffalo at this indoor and outdoor Festival
There will be Israeli, music and marketplace! More than 30 different food items—everything from babka and chopped liver to hot dogs and hummus—all kosher, of course—and much, much more, available to enjoy all day, and each food item will cost no more than $5. A beer tent featuring Schmaltz Brewery and wine from Tzafona winery will also be featured (all under BVK supervision).
Music includes the fabulous Rick Recht in concert, the Klezmer band West of Odessa, and a Cantor’s concert. Don’t miss the children’s wing with games and fun, Krav Maga demonstrations and Israeli marketplace in which to shop!
For more information visit the website.
See you there!
Jewish Buffalo Photo Exhibit at Holland Family Building
PHOTOGRAPHY CARAVAN – IMAGES OF JEWISH BUFFALO, ON EXHIBIT AT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO ART GALLERY, HOLLAND FAMILY BUILDING, 787 DELAWARE AVE, BUFFALO, NY
AUGUST 15 – OCTOBER 31, 2018
The first exhibit in the newly renovated Art Gallery at the JCC Holland Family Building is entitled “Photography Caravan – Images of Jewish Buffalo”. This exhibit is a showcase of photographs taken by members of the community who participated in a day long photography workshop with Israeli artist-in-residence, Asaf Elkalai, hosted by the JCC of Greater Buffalo and Buffalo Jewish Federation.
The group exhibit will feature photographs by participants of the workshop including: Barbara Chazen, Larry Cohen, Brenda Feldstein, Ellen G
A free gallery reception, open to the community, will take place during the Grand-Reopening of the JCC Holland Family Building, August 19, 3:30 p.m., in Art Gallery at the JCC Holland Family Building. Other activities that day include Dedications, Ribbon Cutting, Tours, Family Activities, and Mezuzot hangings.
Gallery admission is free and the gallery is open during JCC business hours, 7 days a week. For more information, visit the JCC gallery website or contact Katie Wzontek at 716-204-2084 or Kwzontek@jccbuffalo.org.
