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. 
Join us for Shabbat morning services, Saturday December 7 at 9:30am. Following services there will be a full kiddush luncheon sponsored by CBA
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Kabbalat Shabbat Services Friday, December 20. |
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Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services, Friday, December 20 at 6:30pm. Services will be led by Cantor Irwin Gelmman with lively musical accompaniment by Roberta Levine and Marty Kerker. Please note that we will have a security guard on premises during services. Please join us afterwards in the social hall for kiddush and a light dessert oneg,. provided by CBA.
CBA Book Club,
Wednesday,
December 18th
You are invited to Join the CBA Book Club on Wednesday, December 18th at 7:00 to discuss the book Rising Out Of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist by Eli Saslow. Copies can be borrowed from the public library or purchased through book sellers on the internet. Here is a description of the book:
The powerful story of how a prominent white supremacist changed his heart and mind. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, this is a book to help us understand the American moment and to help us better understand one another. Though Derek Black grew up at the epicenter of white nationalism, people found the courage to reach out to him, including an Orthodox Jew who invited Derek to attend weekly Shabbat dinners. With great empathy and narrative verve, Eli Saslow asks what Derek Black's story can tell us about America's increasingly divided nature.
Heads up: Our next book will be The Postcard by Anne Berest. If you are not already a member of our club, and would like to join us, please contact Shelly at [email protected]
Next Film --
Wednesday December 25
Wednesday December 25
Mark your calendar for Wednesday December 25 at 4:00 for the return of our annual Xmas day screening. Following the film, we will light the menorah for the first night of Chanukah. If you are interested in joining the Jewish Movie Group or would like more information, please click HERE
Coming Up
Sunday, December 15
Sunday, December 15
Join us for a new twist on our annual Hanukkah party -- a special latke cooking demo and tasting by The Bloom & Rose, Buffalo's premier knish makers. Enjoy sufganiyot and other treats as well. All followed by a singalong of Hanukkah and popular tunes. The program starts at 11:30am, Sunday December 15, well before the Bills game kicks off at 4:25pm. Please register by clicking HERE. There is no charge for the event although contributions are welcome (suggested $10 donation per person). Space is limited so please RSVP as soon as you can. Reservations will close once we reach our limit. Hope to see you there and then!!
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CBA appreciates your financial support and we are happy to offer the convenience of secure online donations by clicking on the "Donate" button above. In addition to our annual appeal to cover our operating costs, we appreciate your help with building renovations, accessibility improvements, special projects and our regular ongoing expenses. If you make a donation of $18 or more, you will automatically be considered a member unless you choose to opt out by informing us accordingly.
If you prefer to donate by mailing a check, our address is 1073 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222. Please download/print our DONOR FORM and include it with your payment and other information so we can recognize your contribution.
Thank You!!!!
If you prefer to donate by mailing a check, our address is 1073 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222. Please download/print our DONOR FORM and include it with your payment and other information so we can recognize your contribution.
Thank You!!!!
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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.
Click HERE to read the full article.
Enjoy
CBA's Lending
Library
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:
If you would like to help with Ritual, Programming, or Building improvements, please contact our volunteer coordinators:
- Ritual ~ Irwin Gelman ~
- Programming ~ Marty Kerker ~
- Building ~ Jim Carr ~
Visit CBA's YouTube Channel to watch videos of our special programs. |
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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]
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.
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.