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 Kabbalat Shabbat services, Friday, June 13 at 6:30pm. Services will be led by Cantor Irwin Gelman 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 /nosh oneg, provided by CBA. To join us on Zoom, click HEREUpcoming Services: Friday nights: June 13, July 25, August 22 Saturday morning: June 21 at B'nai Israel in St. Catherines, Ontario. (see details below) 
CBA Book Club,
Wednesday, June 25. You are invited to Join the CBA Book Club on Wednesday, June 25 at 7:00 to discuss the book The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer. Copies can be borrowed from the public library. Here is a description of the book: Europe remains in the relentless grip of war. Just beyond the tents of the refugee camp she calls home, a young woman speaks her wedding vows. It's a decision that will alter her destiny...and it's a lie that will remain buried until the next century. Kelly Rimmer creates an emotional and finely wrought narrative. The Things We Cannot Say is an unshakable reminder of the devastation when truth is silenced...and how it can take a lifetime to find our voice before we learn to trust it. Heads up: Our next book will be The Pigeon and a Boy by Meir Shalev. If you are not already a member of our club, and would like to join us, please contact Shelly at [email protected] 
Film Sunday, July 13 at 4:30 For our next film group screening, we will be meeting on Sunday, July 13 at 4:30pm. 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
Coming Soon -
An Opportunity to Show Solidarity with Our Canadian Neighbors. Join members of Congregation B'nai Israel in St. Catherines for a special Shabbat weekend, June 20-22. B'nai Israel, the only Conservative synagogue in the Niagara Region of Canada, will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary, featuring esteemed speaker and Scholar in Residence, Dr. Stephen Daniel Arnoff and a musical performance by the Enchanted Flutes Ensemble. Be sure to join us for Shabbat morning services, June 21 at 9:30am. CBA will be co-sponsoring the Kiddush luncheon following services, when we will have an opportunity to get to meet members of the synagogue. Please let us know if you will be able to attend by clicking HERE. For further information on programming, scheduling and costs, as well as attending Shabbat services, please click on the image below. 
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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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. |
