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:
Friday night: January 16th at 6:30pm Future services: February 20th, March 20th, March 28th (morning) 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 
Melton lecture given by CBA member, Lorne Opler
On Thursday night, January 8 from 7-8pm, CBA member Lorne Opler will give a lecture online through the Florence Melton School for Adult Jewish Education. The topic is: "Eating with Our Ancestors: Biblical Foods on the Modern Table."
His talk focuses on food mentioned in the Torah that we still eat today and breaks down their nutritional value for our modern diets and the impact these Torah referenced foods have on improving our health and reducing chronic illness. Click here to register for the event through the Melton School. 
CBA Book Club,
Wednesday, December 17th. You are invited to Join the CBA Book Club on Wednesday, December 17th at 7:00 pm on Zoom to discuss the book, The Little Liar by Mitch Albom. 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: Eleven-year-old Nico Krispis has never told a lie. When the Nazis invade his home in Salonika, Greece, the trustworthy boy is discovered by a German officer, who offers him a chance to save his family. All Nico has to do is persuade his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading “north,” where new jobs and safety await. In The Little Liar, Mitch Albom examines the human repercussions of deception by interweaving the stories of Nico, who yearns for forgiveness; his older brother, Sebastian, who vows revenge against him; Fannie, the girl who must choose between them; and Udo Graf, the Nazi officer who forever changed their lives with his lies. Heads up: Next month we will be reading Songs for the Broken Hearted by Ayelet Tsabari. If you are not already a member of our club, and would like to join us, please contact Shelly at [email protected] 
Film Thursday, December 25 at 4pm For our next film group screening, we will be meeting on Thursday, December 25 at 4:00pm. Following the screening, we will continue discussion and schmoozing at India Gate across the street. If you would like more information or are interested in joining the Vintage Jewish Movie Group (now in its 10th year), please click HERE.
Click here for more information for upcoming men's club events, and here to RSVP.
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!!!! Sign Up to Receive our Monthly Newsletter and Announcements
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. |
