In Short When: In 2024, it starts in the evening of October 23, and concludes after nightfall of October 25. What: The holiday of Sukkot is followed by an independent holiday called Shemini Atzeret. In Israel, this is a one-day holiday; in the Diaspora it is a two-day holiday, and the second day is known as SimchatContinue Reading
The word sukkah (pl: sukkot) literally means a “shaded booth.” In a rather cryptic verse, the Torah tells us to dwell in a sukkah for seven days so that coming “generations shall know that I caused the children of Israel to dwell in sukkot when I took them out of the land of Egypt.” Oddly enough, nowhere in the entire narrative ofContinue Reading
Join us for a one-of-a-kind child friendly Shofar factory experience! Craft and create your very own Shofar! From raw to finished product! Saw into shape, drill the blowing hole, sand & shellac your very own Shofar masterpiece. Explore and get up and close with exotic Shofars from many different animalsContinue Reading
Buffalo joins together for the Passover Seder at Chabad Center For Jewish Life. Celebrate Your Freedom this Passover with family, Friends and community! Relive the exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah and enjoy a community seder complete with hand-baked Matzah, wine and a wonderful dinner spiced with traditionalContinue Reading
Relive the Sinai experience as we read the 10 Commandments, commemorating the Giving of The Torah 3,335 years ago. Free of charge! Sponsorships available. Location on map:Continue Reading
This year celebrate the holiday of Chanukah with a night of festivities, fun & games with CJL DowntownWhen: Thursday December 22th, 5:30 pmWhere: Center For Jewish Life – Downtown, 1016 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo NY 14209What:Continue Reading
Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 at 5:30 PMAt M&T Bank, 709 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 Join us for the Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony as we celebrate the spirit of love & unity in the E/V & Downtown Buffalo NY community. Show your Jewish Pride & Light up the Darkness! *GrandContinue Reading
Celebrate Sukkot with Chabad Center For Jewish Life of Buffalo in the Sukkah! Fulfill the Biblical commandment to have a bite in the Sukkah and make the special blessing, and enjoy an entree dinner. Partake of the joyous atmosphere of Sukkot and the warm company of the community. First Night:Continue Reading
Enjoy the tastes and traditions of Rosh Hashanah with community, family and friends. Our delicious dinner is spiced with great food, song, and meaningful holiday insights. Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm. 1016 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo NY 14209Continue Reading
Relive the Sinai experience as we read the 10 Commandments, commemorating the Giving of The Torah 3,334 years ago. Magical Bubble Show! Hear The Ten Commandments from the Torah Special Shavuot Craft for kids Scavenger Hunt Creamiest cheesecake & Ice Cream Fun Prizes Free of charge! Sponsorships available. Bonus: RSVPContinue Reading
