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!
Community Tikkun Leyl Shavuot
https://buffalojewishfederation.org/
May 27 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Study Torah with some of the finest Torah teachers in Buffalo. Our Shavuot study will be conducted via Zoom this year with 2 afternoon sessions offered.
Wednesday, May 27, 1 – 5 pmZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89129196318?pwd=a3VHaXU5V2w1dkVtaEV2T0lPbTZ2QT09
Meeting ID: 891 2919 6318
Password: 745702
Call number: 1-646-558-8656
1PM: Keynote Lecture by Professor Alex Green, UB Department of Jewish Thought
“Maimonides’ Lessons on Leadership”
2 PM: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski, Jewish Discovery Center
“The significance of 3 in Judaism”
3 PM: Rabbi Sara Rich, Director of Hillel of Buffalo
“Women and Revelation: Where They Stood and Where We Stand Today
4 PM: Rabbi Ori Bergman, Kehillat Ohr Tzion
“Coming Close by Staying Far”
May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us /j/85337653460?pwd=VmplbFk5SmtGK0xXSTUzVWxYU1hGdz09
Meeting ID: 853 3765 3460
Password: 243834
Call number: 1-646-558-8656
1 PM: Rabbi Jonathan Freirich, Temple Beth Zion
“Interesting Gender Roles in Torah”
2 PM: Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein, Congregation Shir Shalom
“Moving From Three to Four: A Decades Long Quest to Bring the Matriarchs Back to the Forefront of Our Prayers”
3 PM: Rabbi Moshe Silberschein, Temple Beth Tzedek
“To Wake up the Dawn” (Psalm 57:9) Teaching and singing Moroccan piyutim praising G-d and revelation in the feminine.
Study Torah with some of the finest Torah teachers in Buffalo. Our Shavuot study will be conducted via Zoom this year with 2 afternoon sessions offered.
Wednesday, May 27, 1 – 5 pmZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89129196318?pwd=a3VHaXU5V2w1dkVtaEV2T0lPbTZ2QT09
Meeting ID: 891 2919 6318
Password: 745702
Call number: 1-646-558-8656
1PM: Keynote Lecture by Professor Alex Green, UB Department of Jewish Thought
“Maimonides’ Lessons on Leadership”
2 PM: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski, Jewish Discovery Center
“The significance of 3 in Judaism”
3 PM: Rabbi Sara Rich, Director of Hillel of Buffalo
“Women and Revelation: Where They Stood and Where We Stand Today
4 PM: Rabbi Ori Bergman, Kehillat Ohr Tzion
“Coming Close by Staying Far”
May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us /j/85337653460?pwd=VmplbFk5SmtGK0xXSTUzVWxYU1hGdz09
Meeting ID: 853 3765 3460
Password: 243834
Call number: 1-646-558-8656
1 PM: Rabbi Jonathan Freirich, Temple Beth Zion
“Interesting Gender Roles in Torah”
2 PM: Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein, Congregation Shir Shalom
“Moving From Three to Four: A Decades Long Quest to Bring the Matriarchs Back to the Forefront of Our Prayers”
3 PM: Rabbi Moshe Silberschein, Temple Beth Tzedek
“To Wake up the Dawn” (Psalm 57:9) Teaching and singing Moroccan piyutim praising G-d and revelation in the feminine.
Secure Jewish Buffalo Fund 2020
LET'S MAKE 2020 A SAFER YEAR FOR EVERYONE.
Together we'll ensure a more secure Jewish Buffalo.
It is incomprehensible to think that we are not safe in a home, a supermarket, or a sanctuary for prayer. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE.
That is why – THE TIME IS NOW – It's a new year and, and a renewed need to further enhance and ensure a more secure Jewish Buffalo.
Simply click on the logo above left to make a donation
Together we'll ensure a more secure Jewish Buffalo.
It is incomprehensible to think that we are not safe in a home, a supermarket, or a sanctuary for prayer. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE.
That is why – THE TIME IS NOW – It's a new year and, and a renewed need to further enhance and ensure a more secure Jewish Buffalo.
Simply click on the logo above left to make a donation
Postponed: BIJFF Kickoff Event and Film Festival
Important Postponement Announcement
The Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival kick-off event scheduled for this Sunday, March 15 and the film screenings at the Amherst Dipson Theatre March 20 – 26 have been postponed.
Our highest priority is, and always will be, the safety, health and well-being of our members, staff and community. The decision was not easy, but it was made after careful consideration of the current health situation.
We are working on rescheduling these events, and we look forward to announcing those dates. We will be issuing refunds per request, or pre-purchased tickets and flex passes can be applied as a donation.
We sincerely appreciate your support and understanding.
For questions/conccerns please contact Katie Wzontek, Cultural Arts Director, 716-204-2084
The Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival kick-off event scheduled for this Sunday, March 15 and the film screenings at the Amherst Dipson Theatre March 20 – 26 have been postponed.
Our highest priority is, and always will be, the safety, health and well-being of our members, staff and community. The decision was not easy, but it was made after careful consideration of the current health situation.
We are working on rescheduling these events, and we look forward to announcing those dates. We will be issuing refunds per request, or pre-purchased tickets and flex passes can be applied as a donation.
We sincerely appreciate your support and understanding.
For questions/conccerns please contact Katie Wzontek, Cultural Arts Director, 716-204-2084
