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![]() 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. CBA Congregational Meeting Agenda: Click HERE Upcoming Kabbalat Shabbat Services: Friday July 26 at 6:30pm (on ZOOM only) Please note that services this Friday, July 26 will be held online only. Please join Cantor Gelman and your CBA friends on Zoom by clicking HERE. Be sure to have your candles, wine and challah at the ready to chant the Shabbat blessings together. Services will begin at 6:30. Also please note we are no longer sharing the siddur from the "CBA Host" Zoom screen. You may download a PDF of the service from our website to view on your device (or a secondary device) by clicking HERE. To hear songs from our Kabbalat Shabbat Service, please visit our YouTube Channel Future Dates for Kabbalat Shabbat Services: August 23 -- at the home of Grant Golden and Deborah Goldman (please RSVP for further information) September 20 at CBA ![]() You are invited to Join the CBA Book Club on Wednesday, July 17th at 7:00 on Zoom, when we will be meeting to discuss the book, The Wind Knows My Name by Isabel Allende.
Copies can be borrowed from the public library or purchased through book sellers on the internet. Here is a description of the book: Vienna, 1938. Samuel Adler is five years old when his father disappears during Kristallnacht. Samuel’s mother secures a spot for him on a Kindertransport train out of Nazi-occupied Austria to England. Eight decades later, Anita Díaz and her mother board another train, fleeing looming danger in El Salvador and seeking refuge in the United States. The Wind Knows My Name tells the tale of these two unforgettable characters, both in search of family and home. Heads up: our next book will be After the Fire by Lauren Belfer. If you are not already a member of our book club, and would like to join, please contact us by clicking HERE Currently on Summer Hiatus The CBA Vintage Jewish Movie Group has met monthly on Sundays for the past 9 years. During that time we have screened over 70 Jewish themed films, many of which are "under the radar" or not readily available for viewing. For specific information on the films and/or to get on the Jewish Movie Group email list, please contact Marty by clicking HERE.
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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!!!! Sign Up to Receive our Monthly Newsletter and AnnouncementsShelf 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...
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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:
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,
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