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!
Jewish Community Disabilities Inclusion Panel
Jewish Community Inclusion Panel Series on Visual and Hearing Impairments
Thursday October 18th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
AND
Tuesday, October 23rd 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
AT Weinberg Campus Meadows 2650 North Forest Rd, Amherst in the 2nd Floor Lounge
A two part panel series with vision and hearing impairment specialists, community resource experts, and Torah insights from local rabbis. This is a joint project of Temple Beth Tzedek, Kesher Committee, and Yad B' Yad. A question and answer session with follow both panel discussions.
For a complete list of panel participants and more information, please click here.
Thursday October 18th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
AND
Tuesday, October 23rd 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
AT Weinberg Campus Meadows 2650 North Forest Rd, Amherst in the 2nd Floor Lounge
A two part panel series with vision and hearing impairment specialists, community resource experts, and Torah insights from local rabbis. This is a joint project of Temple Beth Tzedek, Kesher Committee, and Yad B' Yad. A question and answer session with follow both panel discussions.
For a complete list of panel participants and more information, please click here.
UB's Department of Jewish Thought Lecture Series
The University at Buffalo's Department of Jewish Thought is dedicated to studying Judaism at an intellectual level. Study to show yourself approved and consider attending one or more lectures this fall season....
What is Time? A Medieval Debate Between Jewish and Islamic Philosophers"
LECTURE GIVEN BY TAMAR RUDAVSKI, PH.D.
Date: October 11th, 2018 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: University at Buffalo, North Campus, Baldy 200G
"The Singularity of the Holocaust"
PRESENTATION BY DAVID PATTERSON, PH.D
Date: October 22th, 2018 Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm Location: University at Buffalo, North Campus, 120 Clemens Hall
"The Holocaust and the Non-representable: Literary and Photographic Transcendence" by Professor David Patterson
BOOK PRESENTATION: Date: October 23rd, 2018 Time: 12:15pm - 1:50pm Location: University at Buffalo, North Campus, 120 Clemens Hall
***All lectures are Free and open to all students and the public***
Please click here for a detailed description of all lectures being offered during this series.
For more information, please contact: jfarrugi@buffalo.edu
What is Time? A Medieval Debate Between Jewish and Islamic Philosophers"
LECTURE GIVEN BY TAMAR RUDAVSKI, PH.D.
Date: October 11th, 2018 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: University at Buffalo, North Campus, Baldy 200G
"The Singularity of the Holocaust"
PRESENTATION BY DAVID PATTERSON, PH.D
Date: October 22th, 2018 Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm Location: University at Buffalo, North Campus, 120 Clemens Hall
"The Holocaust and the Non-representable: Literary and Photographic Transcendence" by Professor David Patterson
BOOK PRESENTATION: Date: October 23rd, 2018 Time: 12:15pm - 1:50pm Location: University at Buffalo, North Campus, 120 Clemens Hall
***All lectures are Free and open to all students and the public***
Please click here for a detailed description of all lectures being offered during this series.
For more information, please contact: jfarrugi@buffalo.edu
Jewish Repertory Theatre Season Opening
Jewish Repertory Theatre opens its season with the World Premiere of
THE STRUDEL LADY, October 4-28, by playwright and composer Shirl Solomon
Directed by Saul Elkin
Starring: Lisa Ludwig, Tom Makar, David Marciniak, and Mary Kate O’Connell
THE STRUDEL LADY is a tory about Chava, an American-born, Jewish Orthodox wife and mother, who seeks to put her life back together when she is deserted by her husband and children. Embarrassed and confused about her identity and how to support herself financially, she seeks advice from a trusted older couple, who help her find independence, self-esteem and eventually love through her skill as a baker.
Directed by Saul Elkin and stars Lisa Ludwig, Tom Makar, David Marciniak, and Mary Kate O’Connell. Audiences who attend opening night will have the chance to meet Shirl Solomon, who now lives in West Palm Beach, FL, at the pre-show reception as well as onstage, when Solomon joins the cast and director for a post-performance theatre talk back.
The Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York is a program of the JCC of Greater Buffalo. For tickets and more information, please visit: www.jewishrepertorytheatre.com or call 716-650-7626
THE STRUDEL LADY, October 4-28, by playwright and composer Shirl Solomon
Directed by Saul Elkin
Starring: Lisa Ludwig, Tom Makar, David Marciniak, and Mary Kate O’Connell
THE STRUDEL LADY is a tory about Chava, an American-born, Jewish Orthodox wife and mother, who seeks to put her life back together when she is deserted by her husband and children. Embarrassed and confused about her identity and how to support herself financially, she seeks advice from a trusted older couple, who help her find independence, self-esteem and eventually love through her skill as a baker.
Directed by Saul Elkin and stars Lisa Ludwig, Tom Makar, David Marciniak, and Mary Kate O’Connell. Audiences who attend opening night will have the chance to meet Shirl Solomon, who now lives in West Palm Beach, FL, at the pre-show reception as well as onstage, when Solomon joins the cast and director for a post-performance theatre talk back.
The Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York is a program of the JCC of Greater Buffalo. For tickets and more information, please visit: www.jewishrepertorytheatre.com or call 716-650-7626
Fiddler on the Roof at Shea's
October 30th through November 4th at Shea's Performing Arts Center
Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF begins a North American tour direct from Broadway. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.
For tickets and more information, please click here.
Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF begins a North American tour direct from Broadway. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.
For tickets and more information, please click here.
Jewish Buffalo Photo Exhibit at Holland Family Building
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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 Goldstein, Gretchen Gross, Leslie Kramer, Cheryl Pleskow, Katie Wzontek
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.
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 Goldstein, Gretchen Gross, Leslie Kramer, Cheryl Pleskow, Katie Wzontek
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.
Near and Far Photo Exhibit at Bunis Family Art Gallery
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The Bunis Family Art Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibit by photographer Lawrence M. Ross. The exhibit will feature over thirty photographs, mostly taken while traveling. "Ross’s images capture the landscape, architecture, and culture, beautifully blending travel and street photography. He has a natural eye for photography, and his photographs are carefully framed creating interesting composition and balance." -Katie Wzontek
For more information contact: kwzontek@jccbuffalo.org or call 716-204-2084 |
SEPTEMBER 5 – OCTOBER 31, 2018
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM NEAR AND FAR, ON EXHIBIT AT THE BUNIS FAMILY ART GALLERY, JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO, BENDERSON FAMILY BUILDING, 2640 NORTH FOREST RD., GETZVILLE, NY Free gallery reception, open to the community, will take place on the second floor of the JCC Benderson Family Building in the Lippman Lounge and Art Gallery, September 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m. 
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Buffalo Holocaust-Era Gallery Exhibit and Speaker Series
Witnesses: Buffalo's Holocaust-Era Stories Traveling Gallery Exhibit and Speaker Events
Saturday, November 3rd- Sunday, November 11th
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Lippman Lounge, 2nd floor, JCC Benderson Family Building, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.
This exhibit shares personal stories, photographs, and artifacts, exploring the themes of movement, antisemitism, cooperation, and resilience as witnesses to the Holocaust survivors who arrived in Buffalo, NY. Survivors included in the exhibit include Joseph Bolinsky, Joseph Diamond, William Eisen, Henry Joseph, Stephen Lewy, Dr. Sol Messinger, Anna Post, Mark Solarz and Sophia Veffer. The exhibit was made possible through the support of the E.O. Smith Arts and Humanities Faculty Development Fund at SUNY Buffalo State College and the Buffalo News and is free and open to the public during regular JCC business hours.
In conjunction with the gallery exhibit, scheduled events will take place during the week of Kristallnacht commemorating its 80th Anniversary. Kristallnacht, also called the Night of Broken Glass, happened on the night of November 9, 1938, when German Nazis attacked Jewish persons and property. In a few hours, thousands of synagogues and Jewish businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed.
CLICK HERE for a list of events during the week of November 3 – November 11.
Saturday, November 3rd- Sunday, November 11th
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Lippman Lounge, 2nd floor, JCC Benderson Family Building, 2640 North Forest Rd., Amherst, NY.
This exhibit shares personal stories, photographs, and artifacts, exploring the themes of movement, antisemitism, cooperation, and resilience as witnesses to the Holocaust survivors who arrived in Buffalo, NY. Survivors included in the exhibit include Joseph Bolinsky, Joseph Diamond, William Eisen, Henry Joseph, Stephen Lewy, Dr. Sol Messinger, Anna Post, Mark Solarz and Sophia Veffer. The exhibit was made possible through the support of the E.O. Smith Arts and Humanities Faculty Development Fund at SUNY Buffalo State College and the Buffalo News and is free and open to the public during regular JCC business hours.
In conjunction with the gallery exhibit, scheduled events will take place during the week of Kristallnacht commemorating its 80th Anniversary. Kristallnacht, also called the Night of Broken Glass, happened on the night of November 9, 1938, when German Nazis attacked Jewish persons and property. In a few hours, thousands of synagogues and Jewish businesses and homes were damaged or destroyed.
CLICK HERE for a list of events during the week of November 3 – November 11.
Thoughts Along the Way Art Exhibit at the JCC
THOUGHTS ALONG THE WAY, ON EXHIBIT AT
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO, HOLLAND FAMILY BUILDING, 787 DELAWARE AVE., BUFFALO, NY
By Artist: Daniel Rodgers
NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 28, 2018
Almost entirely self-taught, Rodgers’ repertoire includes forays into collage, décollage, photomontage and assemblage. The exhibit showcases the differences in the various mediums. Décollage in effect, is the opposite of collage, wherein, several layers (of paper) are uncovered, or exposed. Photomontages are often composed of photographs of disparate scale and proportion. Many examples of this art-form employ humorous elements. At times, photomontage can include brushwork, typography, even found objects.
A free gallery reception, open to the community, will take place in the Art Gallery at the JCC Holland Family Building, Sunday, November 4, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Gallery admission is free and the gallery is open during JCC business hours, 7 days a week.
For more information, visit jccbuffalo.org or contact Katie Wzontek at 716-204-2084 or Kwzontek@jccbuffalo.org.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO, HOLLAND FAMILY BUILDING, 787 DELAWARE AVE., BUFFALO, NY
By Artist: Daniel Rodgers
NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 28, 2018
Almost entirely self-taught, Rodgers’ repertoire includes forays into collage, décollage, photomontage and assemblage. The exhibit showcases the differences in the various mediums. Décollage in effect, is the opposite of collage, wherein, several layers (of paper) are uncovered, or exposed. Photomontages are often composed of photographs of disparate scale and proportion. Many examples of this art-form employ humorous elements. At times, photomontage can include brushwork, typography, even found objects.
A free gallery reception, open to the community, will take place in the Art Gallery at the JCC Holland Family Building, Sunday, November 4, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Gallery admission is free and the gallery is open during JCC business hours, 7 days a week.
For more information, visit jccbuffalo.org or contact Katie Wzontek at 716-204-2084 or Kwzontek@jccbuffalo.org.
Five Jewish Photographers from WNY exhibit at JCC
5 JEWISH PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM WESTERN NEW YORK
ON EXHIBIT AT THE BUNIS FAMILY ART GALLERY, JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO, BENDERSON FAMILY BUILDING, 2640 NORTH FOREST RD., GETZVILLE, NY
NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 28, 2018
Photographers: Errol Daniels, Milt Ehrenberg, Linda Gale Gellman, Marty Kerker and Shiri Kester.
The exhibit will feature forty photographs; eight photographs from each photographer, creating a collaborative group exhibit while still focusing on the individuality and artistic qualities of each photographer. “The exhibit is dedicated to past Jewish photographers from Western New York,” says Ehrenberg. “Each one of us was inspired, and some mentored, by one of the great Jewish photographers in this area and we want this exhibit to help honor them.”
A free gallery reception, open to the community, will take place on the second floor of the JCC Benderson Family Building in the Lippman Lounge and Art Gallery, November 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Gallery admission is free and the gallery is open during JCC business hours, 7 days a week. For more information, visit jccbuffalo.org or contact Katie Wzontek at 716-204-2084 or Kwzontek@jccbuffalo.org.
ON EXHIBIT AT THE BUNIS FAMILY ART GALLERY, JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO, BENDERSON FAMILY BUILDING, 2640 NORTH FOREST RD., GETZVILLE, NY
NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 28, 2018
Photographers: Errol Daniels, Milt Ehrenberg, Linda Gale Gellman, Marty Kerker and Shiri Kester.
The exhibit will feature forty photographs; eight photographs from each photographer, creating a collaborative group exhibit while still focusing on the individuality and artistic qualities of each photographer. “The exhibit is dedicated to past Jewish photographers from Western New York,” says Ehrenberg. “Each one of us was inspired, and some mentored, by one of the great Jewish photographers in this area and we want this exhibit to help honor them.”
A free gallery reception, open to the community, will take place on the second floor of the JCC Benderson Family Building in the Lippman Lounge and Art Gallery, November 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Gallery admission is free and the gallery is open during JCC business hours, 7 days a week. For more information, visit jccbuffalo.org or contact Katie Wzontek at 716-204-2084 or Kwzontek@jccbuffalo.org.
