Welcome/Shalom
Congregation Beth Abraham has been an active shul in the city of Buffalo since 1922. While for much of its history CBA identified as Orthodox, it reinvented itself as a fully egalitarian Conservative synagogue in the 90's. To learn more about CBA, its history and who we are today, click HERE. WHAT'S HAPPENING Below are activities, events and announcements for Congregation Beth Abraham. Please scroll to the bottom of the page as items may not be listed in chronological order. You may also click HERE to visit our COMMUNITY page with additional information concerning Jewish Buffalo and the greater WNY Community. Upcoming Shabbat Services: October 16th at 6:30pm
Future Friday night services will be held Nov. 20, Dec. 14, and Jan. 22 Our quarterly Shabbat morning service will be held Jan. 9th For the Zoom link please email us at least one hour before services begin. Please note the Zoom link is the same for all Friday night services. Thank you.
For a PDF of our Kabbalat Shabbat services, click HERE, and for our Shabbat morning services, click HERE. 
Many thanks Rabbi Schlesinger and Mr. Awwad at Roots for an enlightening conversation earlier this month. If you missed the presentation, you may view it here.
If you would like to support their work, you may do so here. 
CBA Book Club, Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00pm on Zoom.
You are invited to Join the CBA Book Club on Wednesday, October 21st at 7:00 pm on Zoom to discuss the book, Forty Autumns by Nina Willner. Copies of the book can be borrowed from the public library or purchased through book sellers on the internet. Here is a description of the book: Forty Autumns by Nina Willner In this deeply moving memoir, a former American military intelligence officer goes beyond traditional Cold War espionage tales to tell the true story of her family—of five women separated by the Iron Curtain for more than forty years, and their miraculous reunion after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Growing up near Washington, D.C., In Forty Autumns, Nina recounts her family's story—five ordinary lives buffeted by circumstances beyond their control. She takes us deep into the tumultuous and terrifying world of East Germany under Communist rule, revealing both the cruel reality her relatives endured and her own experiences as an intelligence officer, running secret operations behind the Berlin Wall that put her life at risk. Heads up: If you are not already a member of our club, and would like to join us, please contact Shelly at [email protected] 
Film Sunday, October 11 at 4:00pm 
The Vintage Jewish Movie Group will meet on October 11th at 4:00pm to watch The Tango Lesson. Following the screening, there will be the usual gathering at India Gate across the street for continued discussion and schmoozing.
If you would like more information or are interested in joining the Vintage Jewish Movie Group, please click HERE. Please Visit Our Photo Galleries Page – Click on the Image Below 
Visit CBA's YouTube Channel to watch videos of some of our special programs.
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PO Box 107, Getzville, NY, 14068 Please download/print our DONOR FORM and include it with your payment and other information so we can recognize your contribution. Thank You!!!! 
Shelf Awareness
There are so many ways to keep Judaism alive such as celebrating Shabbat and saying Kaddish. Even the little things like “mazal tov” on hearing good news is a reminder that rich customs reach back thousands of years. Many writers have given us stories about Jewish life (so terribly important) that help us remember who we are. Sholom Aleichem (1859-1916) from Russia, tells us amazing stories from his childhood...
Click HERE to read the full article. 
Enjoy
CBA's Lending Library We have an eclectic collection of books donated by individuals all over the Buffalo area, and they are available for check out. The selections include: Torah commentary, Holocaust study, fiction, history, Hebrew, cookbooks, and much more. In addition, we have a table set up with give-away books. Please visit and help yourself!
Building Improvements Thank you for your support!
We Get By With a Little Help From Our Friends
If you would like to help with Ritual, Programming, or Building improvements, please contact our volunteer coordinators:
[email protected] .
CBA Community Outreach
CBA is a warm and welcoming community that cares about the well being or our congregants, friends and neighbors. We are reaching out to members of our community, who may be feeling isolated and alone, and would appreciate a friendly phone call or assistance with accessing helpful services to get them through difficult times. If you or someone you know is experiencing a hardship, and is in need of a helping hand,
please email us at: [email protected] Parking and Building Access
For All Events: Please note that there are now two handicapped-only parking spaces in front of the Synagogue. We also have a chairlift to the sanctuary and social hall. Please let us know if you would like assistance with helping you from your car into the building and/or up and down the stairs. Email us at [email protected] Click HERE for a map with parking information. |
