There are so many wonderful cultural learning opportunities within our thriving Greater Buffalo Jewish Community. We've posted links here to the happenings in our community to keep you informed. If you have an announcement that you would like to see included, please email it to us!
Secure Jewish Buffalo Fund
WE STILL URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP.
With the onslaught of yet another hate-driven anti-Semitic attack on our people, the Buffalo Jewish community cannot be silent. We will not be lured into a false sense of security. That is why – THE TIME IS NOW – to continue to raise the funds necessary to address immediate security needs and efforts to ensure a more secure Jewish Buffalo. |
Solidarity Mitzvah for Poway
Little Light Dispels A Lot of Darkness
As Rabbi Goldstein said just moments after the attack: “We are going to stand tall, we are going to stand proud of our heritage. If a little light can dispel a lot of darkness, than many lights can truly illuminate the whole world.” Please click HERE to do your Mitzvah. |
Now Playing at NorthPark: Heading Home, The Tale of Team Israel
Friday August, 9th through 15th at the North Park Theatre
A team of nice Jewish baseball players takes on the world. Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel is the David-and-Goliath story of Israel's national baseball team as it competes for the first time in the World Baseball Classic. After years of crushing defeats, Israel finally ranks among the world's best in 2017. Its roster includes many Jewish-American major leaguers, most with a tenuous relationship to Judaism, barely any ever having set foot in Israel. Their odyssey takes them from the Holy Land where they are hailed as modern-day Maccabees to the tournament in South Korea where they must debunk their reputations as has-beens and wannabes. The connection to Israel that the players forge pushes them to unexpected heights as they represent the country on the world stage.
For ticket information and to View trailer, Please Click HERE.
A team of nice Jewish baseball players takes on the world. Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel is the David-and-Goliath story of Israel's national baseball team as it competes for the first time in the World Baseball Classic. After years of crushing defeats, Israel finally ranks among the world's best in 2017. Its roster includes many Jewish-American major leaguers, most with a tenuous relationship to Judaism, barely any ever having set foot in Israel. Their odyssey takes them from the Holy Land where they are hailed as modern-day Maccabees to the tournament in South Korea where they must debunk their reputations as has-beens and wannabes. The connection to Israel that the players forge pushes them to unexpected heights as they represent the country on the world stage.
For ticket information and to View trailer, Please Click HERE.
JDC Presents Ask Joogle 2.0 Mini-Course
ASK JOOGLE 2.0
SUNDAY, August 18 at 10:00* AM at the JDC's Learning Center - 831 Maple Rd. #110
(next door to Maple West Elementary School)
*NOTE TIME CHANGE
One of the best ways of acquiring knowledge is through the questions and answers process. This class will feature a fun yet meaningful way of learning more about our heritage.
SUNDAY, August 18 at 10:00* AM at the JDC's Learning Center - 831 Maple Rd. #110
(next door to Maple West Elementary School)
*NOTE TIME CHANGE
One of the best ways of acquiring knowledge is through the questions and answers process. This class will feature a fun yet meaningful way of learning more about our heritage.
Tree of Life Synagogue Memorial Garden Walk
Limmud Buffalo Now Taking Registrations for the Fall
JOIN LIMMUD BUFFALO! 2019-2020
Limmud is an enrichment opportunity for children, teens and adults to engage in exciting Jewish learning! Space is limited. Register today! Open to the whole community.
To register for upcoming fall classes, please click HERE.
Click on the picture for more information.
Limmud is an enrichment opportunity for children, teens and adults to engage in exciting Jewish learning! Space is limited. Register today! Open to the whole community.
To register for upcoming fall classes, please click HERE.
Click on the picture for more information.
Take Action! Never Again Education Act & Holocaust Survivors Act
The JFS supports our national partner's effort in championing two important bills that focus on different aspects of the Holocaust:
The Never Again Education Act We need your help to urge your members of Congress to sign on as co-sponsors and to create momentum in the House!
Look up your representatives here and click here to contact your Senator. Click here for talking points about the TIME Act and the Never Again Act and here for messages to your member.
Please urge your Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor the TIME for Holocaust Survivors Act and the Never Again Education Act today. There are already approximately 230 cosponsors! Please check this list of Members who have not signed on to the bill and reach out to any Members that represent your district with whom you or other leaders in your community have a relationship.
About Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County: JFS Buffalo has helped Holocaust survivors living in Erie County age safely and securely in their own homes since the 1950s. Learn more about our important programs here.
The Never Again Education Act We need your help to urge your members of Congress to sign on as co-sponsors and to create momentum in the House!
Look up your representatives here and click here to contact your Senator. Click here for talking points about the TIME Act and the Never Again Act and here for messages to your member.
Please urge your Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor the TIME for Holocaust Survivors Act and the Never Again Education Act today. There are already approximately 230 cosponsors! Please check this list of Members who have not signed on to the bill and reach out to any Members that represent your district with whom you or other leaders in your community have a relationship.
About Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County: JFS Buffalo has helped Holocaust survivors living in Erie County age safely and securely in their own homes since the 1950s. Learn more about our important programs here.
IsraelCast: Jewish National Fund's Premier Israel Podcast
Israel in a New Light
Learn something new about Israel every other week. Tune into Israel’s premier podcast, IsraelCast, wherever you get your podcasts. Every other Wednesday, host Steven Shalowitz engages in fascinating conversations with people making a difference in Israel.
Dive in and meet some amazing people – from well‑known personalities including former Ambassador Danny Ayalon, TV personality Siggy Flicker, and start‑up maven Hillel Fuld, to hidden wonders such as cookbook author Suzie Fishbein, archaeology expert Erez Ben‑Yosef, and advocate for Ethiopian Jewry, Naftali Aklum.
Learn something new about Israel every other week. Tune into Israel’s premier podcast, IsraelCast, wherever you get your podcasts. Every other Wednesday, host Steven Shalowitz engages in fascinating conversations with people making a difference in Israel.
Dive in and meet some amazing people – from well‑known personalities including former Ambassador Danny Ayalon, TV personality Siggy Flicker, and start‑up maven Hillel Fuld, to hidden wonders such as cookbook author Suzie Fishbein, archaeology expert Erez Ben‑Yosef, and advocate for Ethiopian Jewry, Naftali Aklum.
Multi-Cultural Women's Group Meeting at CBA is Growing
The Multi-cultural women's group is an independent organization that occasionally meets at CBA to share their experiences.
For more information about this group and future meetings please contact Deborah Greitzer.
For more information about this group and future meetings please contact Deborah Greitzer.
Mussar Group to Start Up in the Fall
The Mussar group is an independent organization that occasionally meets at CBA, and will be starting up sessions in the fall. This is a closed discussion group.
For more information about this group and future meetings please contact Susan Schwartz.
For more information about this group and future meetings please contact Susan Schwartz.
JCC Features Exhibit of Local Photographers Coming this Fall
The JCC of Greater Buffalo will showcase photography exhibits by local artists at both Galleries, September 5th through October 31st, 2019
Images from Near and Far (Encore) by Lawrence M. Ross. Opening September 5, at The Levy and Daniel Families Gallery in the JCC Holland Family Building. The public is invited to attend a free opening reception on Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 5:30-7:30pm, to view the gallery, enjoy light refreshments and speak with the photographer. Photographs will be available for purchase with Net Proceeds from sales being donated to Crisis Services.
A Peaceful Path, a group photography exhibit featuring work from VIEW FINDERS open in the Bunis Family Art Gallery at the JCC Benderson Family Building on Sunday, September 8th with a free reception open to the public from 2-4pm. The exhibit will include work form thirteen different photographers; Sandy Barrett, Kathryn Benkow, Mark Carney, Sharon Dentice, Eve Fadeley, Jeff Hayward, Patricia Jaramillo, Sara Johnson, Barb Kowalski, Patricia Peterson, Nancy Smyth, Kathleen Winter, JoAnn Wolf, and is curated and directed by Bonita Chimes, the founder and owner of VIEW FINDERS.
For more information on current or upcoming exhibits in the Art Galleries or to find out how to submit work, visit www.jccbuffalo.org or contact Katie Wzontek, Cultural Arts Director at kwzontek@jccbuffalo.org.
Images from Near and Far (Encore) by Lawrence M. Ross. Opening September 5, at The Levy and Daniel Families Gallery in the JCC Holland Family Building. The public is invited to attend a free opening reception on Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 5:30-7:30pm, to view the gallery, enjoy light refreshments and speak with the photographer. Photographs will be available for purchase with Net Proceeds from sales being donated to Crisis Services.
A Peaceful Path, a group photography exhibit featuring work from VIEW FINDERS open in the Bunis Family Art Gallery at the JCC Benderson Family Building on Sunday, September 8th with a free reception open to the public from 2-4pm. The exhibit will include work form thirteen different photographers; Sandy Barrett, Kathryn Benkow, Mark Carney, Sharon Dentice, Eve Fadeley, Jeff Hayward, Patricia Jaramillo, Sara Johnson, Barb Kowalski, Patricia Peterson, Nancy Smyth, Kathleen Winter, JoAnn Wolf, and is curated and directed by Bonita Chimes, the founder and owner of VIEW FINDERS.
For more information on current or upcoming exhibits in the Art Galleries or to find out how to submit work, visit www.jccbuffalo.org or contact Katie Wzontek, Cultural Arts Director at kwzontek@jccbuffalo.org.
Klezmer Meets Classical: Jewish Chamber Music Concert
September 10 | 7:00pm
Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre
JCC Benderson Family Building
Join us for a concert and talkback featuring BPO cellist Robbie Hausmann, and friends, Paul Schossman (oboe), Loren Silvertrust (violinist) and Alfred Frenning (piano).
The evening will include rarely heard gems of Jewish Chamber Music. This multi-faceted program will highlight Klezmer's influence on Jewish music as well as the more traditional classical traditions.While composers such as Chajes, Rosowsky and Stutschewsky may not be familiar names, their Klezmer infused masterpieces are sure to delight and enlighten.
Reception to follow. Tickets: General $18 | Student $12.
Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre
JCC Benderson Family Building
Join us for a concert and talkback featuring BPO cellist Robbie Hausmann, and friends, Paul Schossman (oboe), Loren Silvertrust (violinist) and Alfred Frenning (piano).
The evening will include rarely heard gems of Jewish Chamber Music. This multi-faceted program will highlight Klezmer's influence on Jewish music as well as the more traditional classical traditions.While composers such as Chajes, Rosowsky and Stutschewsky may not be familiar names, their Klezmer infused masterpieces are sure to delight and enlighten.
Reception to follow. Tickets: General $18 | Student $12.
Hadassah Presents Miriam Peretz on Living with Loss
Jewish Life in Poland Photo Exhibit with Corresponding Film Series
The Elizabeth C. and Peter Tower Gallery at Daemen College will host the American Premier of the photography exhibit, Re-generation. Jewish Life in Poland featuring photos of Chuck Fishman. The extensive exhibit documents the rebirth of Jewish life in Poland featuring photos which span 43 years beginning in 1975 and providing one of the most comprehensive records of European Jewry of the last 50 years.
Join us at the following events in conjunction with the exhibit:
Events are Free and Open to the Community, for location visit www.jccbuffalo.org
September 9 @ 7pm |Film Screening Bodgan’s Journey
A documentary about one man’s effort toward healing the wounds of 1946 Kielce Pogrom.
September 12 @ 5pm | Art Gallery Opening Reception
With photographer Chuck Fishman. Includes light refreshments.
September 13 @ 1pm | Film Screening A Town Called Brzostek
A documentary about the restoration of a Jewish cemetery.
Panel discussion including Jakub Nowakowski, Executive Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow who coordinated the exhibit’s visit to the United States, Sean Martin, the Associate Curator for Jewish History at Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland.
September 17 @ 7pm | Film Screening The Return
A documentary about being young and Jewish in Poland today.
Tuesday, September 17 @ 7:00-10:00pm
Join us at the following events in conjunction with the exhibit:
Events are Free and Open to the Community, for location visit www.jccbuffalo.org
September 9 @ 7pm |Film Screening Bodgan’s Journey
A documentary about one man’s effort toward healing the wounds of 1946 Kielce Pogrom.
September 12 @ 5pm | Art Gallery Opening Reception
With photographer Chuck Fishman. Includes light refreshments.
September 13 @ 1pm | Film Screening A Town Called Brzostek
A documentary about the restoration of a Jewish cemetery.
Panel discussion including Jakub Nowakowski, Executive Director of the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow who coordinated the exhibit’s visit to the United States, Sean Martin, the Associate Curator for Jewish History at Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland.
September 17 @ 7pm | Film Screening The Return
A documentary about being young and Jewish in Poland today.
Tuesday, September 17 @ 7:00-10:00pm
Rocky Colavito: Cleveland's Iconic Slugger
Sunday, October 6, 2019 | 2:00pm
JCC Benderson Family Bldg 2nd Flr Lippman Lounge
If you can’t get enough about the History of Baseball mark your calendars now to SAVE the Date for a Book and Arts Fair Event:
Step back in time and join Mark Goldman, historian and author in conversation with Buffalo News writer Mark Sommer about his new book: Rocky Colavito: Cleveland’s Iconic Slugger. Rocky Colavito captivated fans during the 1950s and 1960s with his movie-star looks, boyish enthusiasm, powerful batting and cannon-like arm. This biography of “the Rock”—the first in more than half a century—recounts his origins in an Italian immigrant family, his close friendships with Herb Score and Roger Maris, and his rise through the minors to become one of the Cleveland Indians’ most beloved players. He retired in 1968 with the 15th most career home runs.
Reception with ballpark favorites to follow and Book sale/signing.
For Tickets call Katie Wzontek, Cultural Arts Director 204-2084.
JCC Benderson Family Bldg 2nd Flr Lippman Lounge
If you can’t get enough about the History of Baseball mark your calendars now to SAVE the Date for a Book and Arts Fair Event:
Step back in time and join Mark Goldman, historian and author in conversation with Buffalo News writer Mark Sommer about his new book: Rocky Colavito: Cleveland’s Iconic Slugger. Rocky Colavito captivated fans during the 1950s and 1960s with his movie-star looks, boyish enthusiasm, powerful batting and cannon-like arm. This biography of “the Rock”—the first in more than half a century—recounts his origins in an Italian immigrant family, his close friendships with Herb Score and Roger Maris, and his rise through the minors to become one of the Cleveland Indians’ most beloved players. He retired in 1968 with the 15th most career home runs.
Reception with ballpark favorites to follow and Book sale/signing.
For Tickets call Katie Wzontek, Cultural Arts Director 204-2084.
Jewish Repertory Theatre Season Opening
Jewish Repertory Theatre opens its season with OH MY GOD!, by Anat Gov
October 24 – November 17, 2019, at the Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.
Directed by Saul Elkin and stars Todd Benzin, Max Goldhirsch and Lisa Ludwig
God walks into a therapists’ office…..
When a conflicted and depressed God seeks out an earthly therapist to aid him with his wrenching doubts, it is not always clear who is providing the therapy to whom. Ella, a single mother living with her autistic son is a therapist with issues of her own, but has only one session to convince God not to give up on his creation. How do you help a “being” with no parents to blame?
OH MY GOD! is directed by Saul Elkin and stars Todd Benzin, Max Goldhirsch and Lisa Ludwig
For more information on JRT productions, dates and tickets, visit www.jewishrepertorytheatre.com. Tickets are available at 716-650-7626, through Showclix at 1-888-718-4253 (Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm EST) or at either JCC reception desk.
October 24 – November 17, 2019, at the Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, Jewish Community Center, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.
Directed by Saul Elkin and stars Todd Benzin, Max Goldhirsch and Lisa Ludwig
God walks into a therapists’ office…..
When a conflicted and depressed God seeks out an earthly therapist to aid him with his wrenching doubts, it is not always clear who is providing the therapy to whom. Ella, a single mother living with her autistic son is a therapist with issues of her own, but has only one session to convince God not to give up on his creation. How do you help a “being” with no parents to blame?
OH MY GOD! is directed by Saul Elkin and stars Todd Benzin, Max Goldhirsch and Lisa Ludwig
For more information on JRT productions, dates and tickets, visit www.jewishrepertorytheatre.com. Tickets are available at 716-650-7626, through Showclix at 1-888-718-4253 (Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm EST) or at either JCC reception desk.
