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 Renewal Service at CBA
Jewish Renewal Service at Congregation Beth Abraham
Friday, June 22nd at 7:00pm
Led by Dr. Yonina Foster
Join Dr. Yonina Foster Friday, June 22 at 7:00 PM for a Jewish Renewal service at Congregation Beth Abraham on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. The Shabbat program will draw upon the mystical tradition from which it arises, contemplation, and, songs, old and new. Summer has begun. It is Shabbat Chukat. Our essence is pure. What ritual do we use to purify ourselves after a death, or something within us dies The ashes of the Red Heifer may be our tool in beginning that process. We may thirst for a connection to the Source after Miriam's death, and become angry and hit a rock when we don’t have the answer. How do we open the way to our healing Dr. Foster studied in the rabbinic Seminary of ALEPH, the Alliance for Jewish Renewal, has led, co-led, and created services in Maryland, before returning to Buffalo last July.
Where: Congregation Beth Abraham Address: 1073 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
***Bring cushion for your chair, and something to share at the Oneg.***
Friday, June 22nd at 7:00pm
Led by Dr. Yonina Foster
Join Dr. Yonina Foster Friday, June 22 at 7:00 PM for a Jewish Renewal service at Congregation Beth Abraham on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. The Shabbat program will draw upon the mystical tradition from which it arises, contemplation, and, songs, old and new. Summer has begun. It is Shabbat Chukat. Our essence is pure. What ritual do we use to purify ourselves after a death, or something within us dies The ashes of the Red Heifer may be our tool in beginning that process. We may thirst for a connection to the Source after Miriam's death, and become angry and hit a rock when we don’t have the answer. How do we open the way to our healing Dr. Foster studied in the rabbinic Seminary of ALEPH, the Alliance for Jewish Renewal, has led, co-led, and created services in Maryland, before returning to Buffalo last July.
Where: Congregation Beth Abraham Address: 1073 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
***Bring cushion for your chair, and something to share at the Oneg.***
JCC Seller Theatre featuring BIJFF Film
Film: Harmonia
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Purchase tickets at the door - $10.00
Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, JCC Benderson Family Building
An Israeli musical couple seeks to form a family in HARMONIA, a contemporary adaptation of the biblical tale of Abraham and Sarah set inside the inner sanctum of a symphony hall. The beautiful harpist Sarah is married to Abraham, the charismatic conductor of the Jerusalem Philharmonic Orchestra. With no children, their melancholy life revolves around their music. Enter Hagar, a young horn player of French-Arab descent joins the orchestra, forms a close personal relationship and offers to carry the couple’s baby. Two rival prodigies are born–one Jewish, one Arab–leading to a metaphoric and multi-generational clash of cultures that can ultimately be reconciled only through music.
***Nominated for five Israeli Academy Awards, and winner of the Best Cinematography and Lia Van Leer Jewish Heritage awards at the Jerusalem Film Festival.**
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Purchase tickets at the door - $10.00
Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre, JCC Benderson Family Building
An Israeli musical couple seeks to form a family in HARMONIA, a contemporary adaptation of the biblical tale of Abraham and Sarah set inside the inner sanctum of a symphony hall. The beautiful harpist Sarah is married to Abraham, the charismatic conductor of the Jerusalem Philharmonic Orchestra. With no children, their melancholy life revolves around their music. Enter Hagar, a young horn player of French-Arab descent joins the orchestra, forms a close personal relationship and offers to carry the couple’s baby. Two rival prodigies are born–one Jewish, one Arab–leading to a metaphoric and multi-generational clash of cultures that can ultimately be reconciled only through music.
***Nominated for five Israeli Academy Awards, and winner of the Best Cinematography and Lia Van Leer Jewish Heritage awards at the Jerusalem Film Festival.**
***Come early and enjoy live piano music in the lobby and have a delicious lunch at the Rogue Cellar at the Myers Family Tel Aviv Café. In addition to the daily delicious treats, Annie will be offering special gourmet style snacks and lunch specials***
52nd Annual JCC Book and Arts Fair
June 4-June 21, 2018
A line-up that offers something for everyone! the annual event will celebrate acclaimed authors, playwrights, artists and poets as well as the Tribeca Film Festival favorite,Keep the Change, a romantic comedy set in a world where no character is typical.
The Festival features two books which celebrate the History of Buffalo. Author/historian/restauranteur Mark Goldman shares a revealing story about one of Buffalo’s most important industrialists in his book Albright: The Life and Times of John J. Albright. In Becoming Elmwood: Buffalo’s Olmsted Parkway Neighborhood, author Clinton Brown educates and enlightens readers with the history and origins of Elmwood Village’s enduring character.
The JCC Book and Arts Fair is open to everyone. Most events conclude with dessert receptions as well as books sales and signings. Tickets for events requiring admission may be purchased at the door, or prior to the events at either JCC member services desk as well as www.jccbuffalo.org.
A line-up that offers something for everyone! the annual event will celebrate acclaimed authors, playwrights, artists and poets as well as the Tribeca Film Festival favorite,Keep the Change, a romantic comedy set in a world where no character is typical.
The Festival features two books which celebrate the History of Buffalo. Author/historian/restauranteur Mark Goldman shares a revealing story about one of Buffalo’s most important industrialists in his book Albright: The Life and Times of John J. Albright. In Becoming Elmwood: Buffalo’s Olmsted Parkway Neighborhood, author Clinton Brown educates and enlightens readers with the history and origins of Elmwood Village’s enduring character.
The JCC Book and Arts Fair is open to everyone. Most events conclude with dessert receptions as well as books sales and signings. Tickets for events requiring admission may be purchased at the door, or prior to the events at either JCC member services desk as well as www.jccbuffalo.org.
Simply Tsfat in Concert at the JDC
Back by popular demand!
Free Live Concert with "Simply Tsfat"
Sunday, June 24th, 5:00pm at The Jewish Discovery Center
757 Hopkins Rd. in Williamsville
Come Enjoy a free concert, by an incredible Israeli band "Simply Tsfat"
while you eat great food, and hang out with friends!
Click on the picture for more details.
Co- sponsored by the Buffalo Jewish Federation & the Jewish Discovery Center
Food will be available for sale.
Please click here to make a reservation.
We look forward to seeing you!
Free Live Concert with "Simply Tsfat"
Sunday, June 24th, 5:00pm at The Jewish Discovery Center
757 Hopkins Rd. in Williamsville
Come Enjoy a free concert, by an incredible Israeli band "Simply Tsfat"
while you eat great food, and hang out with friends!
Click on the picture for more details.
Co- sponsored by the Buffalo Jewish Federation & the Jewish Discovery Center
Food will be available for sale.
Please click here to make a reservation.
We look forward to seeing you!
Yad B' Yad Presents Mixed Media Art Exhibit at the JCC
ART FROM THE HEART- Exhibit of Mixed Media Art by Members of Yad B'Yad
MAY 15 – JUNE 29, 2018 at the JCC Bunis Family Art Gallery, 2640 North Forest Road in Amherst
This spring, the artists of Yad B’Yad are partnering with the JCC Cultural Arts to present “Art From the Heart”, the first Yad B’Yad art exhibit. Yad B’Yad is a program of the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Buffalo. Hebrew, for Hand in Hand, Yad B'Yad provides outreach, advocacy and program support that assists people with disabilities to achieve full participation in the Jewish and Buffalo communities.
Art from the Heart will feature the artistic talents and accomplishments of Daniel Rodgers, Jeremy Pratt, Liz Skerker, Sarah Doueck and Rick Grear. The exhibition will include framed drawings, paintings, and more.
There will be a free gallery reception, open to the community, May 24, 6-8 p.m., in the Lippman Lounge and Bunis Family Art Gallery at the JCC Benderson Family Building.
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.
MAY 15 – JUNE 29, 2018 at the JCC Bunis Family Art Gallery, 2640 North Forest Road in Amherst
This spring, the artists of Yad B’Yad are partnering with the JCC Cultural Arts to present “Art From the Heart”, the first Yad B’Yad art exhibit. Yad B’Yad is a program of the Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Buffalo. Hebrew, for Hand in Hand, Yad B'Yad provides outreach, advocacy and program support that assists people with disabilities to achieve full participation in the Jewish and Buffalo communities.
Art from the Heart will feature the artistic talents and accomplishments of Daniel Rodgers, Jeremy Pratt, Liz Skerker, Sarah Doueck and Rick Grear. The exhibition will include framed drawings, paintings, and more.
There will be a free gallery reception, open to the community, May 24, 6-8 p.m., in the Lippman Lounge and Bunis Family Art Gallery at the JCC Benderson Family Building.
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.
