Buffalo Jewish Day of Learning March 12 Momentum Israel Trip in October

The Buffalo Day of Jewish Learning: Sunday, March 12

All photos are from the 2022 Buffalo Day of Jewish Learning.

The 2023 Buffalo Day of Jewish Learning will take place Sunday, March 12 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center’s Benderson Building. This yearly event will feature a mix of educational programs by an array of students, educators, professors, rabbis and community leaders in order to showcase the exciting variety of Jewish education opportunities available in Buffalo. A kosher lunch and snacks (BVK supervised) will be available throughout the day for participants.

The day will have multiple tracks so attendees can choose between various sessions of interest. Some of the topics this year include: “Diversity of Jewish Food”; “Humanitarian Work in Ukraine from the Front Lines”; “Israel’s 75th Anniversary: Accomplishments and Challenges”; “Local Rabbis in Conversation”; “Talmudic Study in the Academy and the Yeshiva”; “Visiting the Middle East after the Abraham Accords”; “What Makes a Strong Jewish Community?”

There will also be special tracks for children and teens.

If you want to get a taste of the incredible diversity of discussions and presentations, you can check out this podcast with recordings from last year on Anchor or Spotify at https://anchor. fm/buffalodayjewishlearning.

The event is coordinated by Prof. Alex Green of UB’s Department of Jewish Thought, who also serves as Buffalo Jewish Community Educator. This program is part of the Home/Hub Partnership between UB’s College of Arts and Sciences, Hillel and the Buffalo Jewish Federation. Feel free to contact

Alex at agreen6@buffalo.edu for more information or to sponsor a session.

A complete schedule of events will be featured in the March issue of The Jewish Journal of WNY.

Recharge Your Soul with Buffalo Moms Trip to Israel this October

Buffalo Jewish Federation is excited to again be a part of the Momentum Year-Long Journey that includes an 8-day experience in Israel from October 23-30, 2023. Momentum empowers women to connect to Jewish values, engage with Israel, take action, and foster unity without uniformity.

If you are a mother raising Jewish children under the age of 18, you are invited to join women from all over the world for unforgettable experiences in Israel where you will explore the Jewish homeland, take in inspiring Jewish wisdom, and join a global Jewish sisterhood. Back home, you’ll have the opportunity to channel your energy and passion personally, professionally, and communally, as you continue your journey through educational and leadership programs.

Take the first step by applying today at MomentumUnlimited.org/journey. Space is limited and some restrictions apply. For more information, please contact Miriam Abramovich at 716-463-5060 | miriam@buffalojewishfederation.org, or Stacey Block at 716-463-5053 | Stacey@buffalojewishfederation.org

Father & Son Torah learning begins at Young Israel of Greater Buffalo

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Avos U’banim -fathers and sons - program has resumed every Saturday night at Young Israel. The sounds of fathers learning Torah with their sons can be heard reverberating through the synagogue, warming up the cold Buffalo nights. As the program concludes, one can feel the energy pulsating in the room as the attendees are treated to guest story tellers, Parsha riddles, prize raffles and delicious treats.

Meir Greenberg, 10, shares a few words

Rabbi Dr. Pinny Young with Avremmy and Mendel Ezriel Gurkow, 6, a proud winner Mr. Wallen, one the kids’ favorite story tellers Dr. Joshua Khavis with his son, David

Hillel Students Honored at UB

On Wednesday, November 30th, 11 students from Hillel of Buffalo’s Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) were honored by friends and community members at their program’s Commencement Celebration. JLF participants met weekly throughout the fall semester to discuss issues in their lives through the lens of Jewish teachings. The Commencement Celebration gave these inspired students a chance to reflect and share the impact of their semester of learning.

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