There are so many wonderful cultural learning opportunities within our thriving Greater Buffalo Jewish Community. We've posted links here to the happenings in our community to keep you informed. If you have an announcement that you would like to see included, please email it to us!
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo is a proud recipient of the Making Music Happen Grant, one of 10 organizations to receive this grant, through the JCC Association of North America. Making Music Happen grants celebrate the sounds and stories of our diverse Jewish North American landscape through music's powerful and unique ability to build community.
We are excited to present Blended Voices, a series of musical events, celebrating cultural arts through a Jewish lens, showcasing local and national musicians and artists, and working in partnership with cultural organizations to bring the Buffalo Community together through music and Jewish Culture.
Purchase an All Access Pass for $54.00! The All-Access concert pass includes 1 ticket to all events (except the concert at Kleinhans Music Hall on 10/28) in the Blended Voices Series. Additionally, All-Access holders will receive 2 free guest tickets which can be redeemed ahead of time for any of the concerts, a special pre-show tour of the First Presbyterian Church, and a swag bag at the Woodstock event.
For a complete Schedule of events, to purchase tickets and passes or register for Free events visit:
https://www.jccbuffalo.org/blended-voices/
We are excited to present Blended Voices, a series of musical events, celebrating cultural arts through a Jewish lens, showcasing local and national musicians and artists, and working in partnership with cultural organizations to bring the Buffalo Community together through music and Jewish Culture.
Purchase an All Access Pass for $54.00! The All-Access concert pass includes 1 ticket to all events (except the concert at Kleinhans Music Hall on 10/28) in the Blended Voices Series. Additionally, All-Access holders will receive 2 free guest tickets which can be redeemed ahead of time for any of the concerts, a special pre-show tour of the First Presbyterian Church, and a swag bag at the Woodstock event.
For a complete Schedule of events, to purchase tickets and passes or register for Free events visit:
https://www.jccbuffalo.org/blended-voices/
Further Community Events
Shelf Awareness
September 2023
The first signs of fall always bring out the Jewishness in me. Pumpkin spice, back to school, and yes, Rosh Hashanah. It’s the only time of the year when Jews get to celebrate without other holidays selling their wares on TV ads and everyone wishing me “happy holidays”. It is also the time of year to think seriously about being Jewish.
With that in mind, we have many wonderful books in the CBA Library that can enhance your High Holiday experience.
One such book is The Jewish Prophet by Rabbi Michael J. Shire in which he shares the words of Jewish visionaries in a readable, concise collection of stories from Moses to Heschel. The lives and words of these passionate advocates for change are still a source of great inspiration today. Rabbi Dr. Michael Shire introduces their own words by discussing the life and message of each prophet, revealing how much Judaism has contributed to society’s moral values.
This inspiring book and others can be found in the lower level of Congregation Beth Abraham. Please feel free to check out books from our library.
Shana Tova,
Simcha Chuzpah (Madalyn Fliesler)
LiNK Experiences & Gatherings Registration 2023 - 2024
Schedule at a Glance - Individual Tickets Wednesday, August 9, 6:30-8:30 pm: Seven Songs in Ukrainian
World Premiere of newly commissioned music by Moshe Shulman with Anne Harley, Ivan Docenko, and Miranda Shulman. Donations will support war victims of Ukraine.
Sunday, September 10, 1:00-4:00 pm: Woodstock Revisited -- Remembering the Festival’s Jewish Organizers and Performers
This multimedia event will feature Buffalo Hall of Fame musician, Joe Rozler, with members of the local Jewish Community, Marty Kerker, Dan Mink, and Rabbi Yonina Foster.
Irving M. Shuman Campgrounds | Rein Family Amphitheater
Wednesday, October 18, 5:00-7:30 pm: Celebrating Harold Arlen
Gallery exhibit and presentation on Harold Arlen in partnership with the Colored Musicians Club, with live music by musicians of the George Scott Big Band.
The Buffalo History Museum | 1 Museum Court
Friday, October 27, 10:30-12:00 pm: Behind the Music with Stephan Schwartz
Bagels, coffee, and a presentation and discussion about the Music of Stephen Schwartz.
JCC Benderson Building | Maxine and Robert Seller Theater
Friday, October 27, 4:00-6:00 pm: Stephan Schwartz Sing-a-Long
Pizza, snacks and sing-a-long including songs from Pocahontas, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Prince of Egypt, and more.
JCC Benderson Building | Lippman Lounge
Saturday, October 28, 7:30 pm: From Godspell to Wicked and Beyond!
Concert with Stephen Schwartz and the BPO, an unforgettable evening of musical theater.
Kleinhans Music Hall | 3 Symphony Circle
Thursday, November 9, 7:00 - 8:00 pm: Kristallnacht Commemoration
An evening of prayer and music with BPO cellist Robbie Hausman.
Temple Beth Zion Sisterhood Chapel | 805 Delaware Ave.
Wednesday, November 15, 6:00-8:00 pm: Reflections: Music Then and Now
fivebyfive, an artist-led ensemble known for its impeccable musicianship and adventurous spirit will perform an evening of Sephardic music.
First Presbyterian Church | 1 Symphony Circle
Thursday, November 30, 6:00-8:30 pm: Tsvey Brider
Experience Tsvey Brider ( vocalist Anthony Mordechai Tzvi Russell and accordion/keyboardist Dmitri Gaskin)as they present a world of new and traditional Jewish music of diverse genres, times, and places.
JCC Benderson Building | Maxine and Robert Seller Theater
Monday, December 11, 6:00-8:00 pm: JRT Cabaret
Join local musicians and vocalists for a journey through the history of Jewish music including cantorial solos, classics from iconic Jewish composers, Broadway hits, and more.
JCC Benderson Building | Maxine and Robert Seller Theater
HRC is Celebrating 40 Years
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF THE HOLOCAUST RESOURCE CENTER OF BUFFALO
HRC is thrilled to share their recent newsletter that highlights all of the wonderful happenings from the past year.
Highlights include:
We are thrilled to be back (fully) in person for our 43rd Super Sunday Phonathon to benefit the Campaign for Jewish Buffalo! Please join us on Sunday, February 26 at the JCC in Getzville. For all of the details and registration information, click HERE.
HRC is thrilled to share their recent newsletter that highlights all of the wonderful happenings from the past year.
Highlights include:
- Speakers Bureau of Survivors and Descendants
- Arts & Writing Contest
- Community Programs
- Ruth Lansing's Birthday
- Circle of Care team resettling the first Jewish Ukrainian family in Buffalo
- Thank you to our donors
We are thrilled to be back (fully) in person for our 43rd Super Sunday Phonathon to benefit the Campaign for Jewish Buffalo! Please join us on Sunday, February 26 at the JCC in Getzville. For all of the details and registration information, click HERE.
Liberation 75 Virtual Holocaust Library
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JLTV Now Available on Spectrum
The Kol-Yehudim Show: New Buffalo Jewish Music Radio
On January 9, 2022 at 6am EST, radio history will be made as the first Buffalo based, strictly Jewish music radio program will begin broadcasting on 91.3 WBNY Buffalo.
To listen go to: https://wbny.buffalostate.edu/ and click Listen Live or download the Radio FX app and search for wbny.
The innovative "Cool Jewish Radio - The Kol Yehudim Show" has been a fixture every Sunday morning since 2016 from 6-10am on 1640 WJPR based out of Highland Park, New Jersey and broadcasting throughout the world on several streaming sites including 1640wjpr.com and the TuneInRadio App.
Mike Greenberg (Buffalo State '94) will take you on a 4 hour journey throughout the world of Jewish Music - weaving together different styles, genres and musicians of different backgrounds. This program is NOT Kol Isha as we feature both male and female artists.
You will get to hear both the classics of yesteryear and the new stars of Jewish music. Plus features such as "English songs recorded in Hebrew," "The Tantz Around the Breakfast Table," "Manginot Yisrael," and "A Bisl Chazzones."
For more information, please Contact: Mike Greenberg "The Kol Yehudim Show" Producer/Host, send an email to [email protected]
To listen go to: https://wbny.buffalostate.edu/ and click Listen Live or download the Radio FX app and search for wbny.
The innovative "Cool Jewish Radio - The Kol Yehudim Show" has been a fixture every Sunday morning since 2016 from 6-10am on 1640 WJPR based out of Highland Park, New Jersey and broadcasting throughout the world on several streaming sites including 1640wjpr.com and the TuneInRadio App.
Mike Greenberg (Buffalo State '94) will take you on a 4 hour journey throughout the world of Jewish Music - weaving together different styles, genres and musicians of different backgrounds. This program is NOT Kol Isha as we feature both male and female artists.
You will get to hear both the classics of yesteryear and the new stars of Jewish music. Plus features such as "English songs recorded in Hebrew," "The Tantz Around the Breakfast Table," "Manginot Yisrael," and "A Bisl Chazzones."
For more information, please Contact: Mike Greenberg "The Kol Yehudim Show" Producer/Host, send an email to [email protected]