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: November 21st at 6:30pm 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 If you missed Lorne Opler's dvar Torah in October, or would like to read it again, click HERE to view or download it.
The Torah of Sacred Time
Deborah Greitzer is offering a free eight-lesson course prepared by The Pardes Institute. The course, entitled The Torah of Sacred Time, will explore how experiences like days, seasons, and life-cycle events have become part of Jewish understanding and practice. The Pardes style of learning presents texts from sources like the Torah, the Tanach, and the Talmud. Everyone, even a beginning learner, has the opportunity to read and analyze these sources, understand what the rabbis and scholars of the past were saying, and explore how to apply these teachings in modern life. There will be an introductory class on Zoom at 5:30 pm ET on November 18. Thereafter the classes will be at 5:30 on December 16, December 30, January 6, January 13, January 20, January 27, February 10, and February 17. Everyone is welcome to join. If you are interested, contact Deborah at [email protected].
CBA Book Club,
Wednesday, November 19th. You are invited to Join the CBA Book Club on Wednesday, November 19th at the Amherst Jewish Community Center at 7:00pm to hear the author, Allison Epstein talk about her book, Fagin the Thief. Registration is required. Please click here to register for the event. 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: Long before Oliver Twist stumbled onto the scene, Jacob Fagin was scratching out a life for himself in the dark alleys of nineteenth-century London. Born in the Jewish enclave of Stepney shortly after his father was executed as a thief, Jacob's prospects are forever altered when a light-fingered pickpocket takes Jacob under his wing and teaches him his trade. When he adopts an aspiring teenage thief named Bill Sikes, whose mercurial temper poses a danger to anyone foolish enough to cross him, Jacob is forced to decide what he really stands for—and what a life is worth. Heads up: Our next book will be Little Liar by Mitch Albom. If you are not already a member of our club, and would like to join us, please contact Shelly at [email protected] 
Film Sunday, November 23 at 4pm For our next film group screening, we will be meeting on Sunday, November 23 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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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 sending a a check, the mailing address is:
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. 
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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. |
