Rabbi Zvi Kogan, a Chabad emissary dedicated to fostering Jewish life in the United Arab Emirates, was tragically murdered by terrorists after being abducted in Dubai on Thursday afternoon. Emirati authorities confirmed the devastating news early Sunday morning when his body was recovered, ending a days-long, intensive international search effort.Continue Reading
Share the love, share Shabbat! Nominate a Jewish friend, family, neighbor, or loved-one to receive a freshly baked delicious Challah for Shabbat! Just fill out the form on our site, that’s it! No charge, just sharing the love of Shabbat!Continue Reading
The joyous climax of Simchat Torah is the dancing of hakafot (lit. “circles”), during which we dance and sing with the Torah scrolls. In the words of one Chassidic master, “On Simchat Torah the Torah scrolls wish to dance, so we become their feet.” The hakafot are a memorable event, certainly one of the highlights on the Jewish calendar. It isContinue Reading
When two Jews meet each other on holidays or even in the days prior, it is customary to wish each other a good, happy holiday. But what to say? Here are your options: The traditional Ashkanazi greeting is “Gut yom tov.” “Yom tov,” which literally means “good day” in Hebrew, denotes a holiday.Continue Reading
Dear fellow Jewish women, Are you available this Monday? I’d love for you to join! As we get ready for the Jewish new year, let’s unite and enjoy an evening of Challah baking fun with other local Jewish women. Monday September 30, 7:30pm At Chabad Center For Jewish Life1016 Lafayette AveBuffalo, NYContinue Reading
Buffalo Joins together to celebrate Shavuot at Delaware Park Playground at Rose Garden199 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo NY 14222Continue Reading
Is buffalo kosher, and are Water buffalo and North American bison kosher as well? Yes! Buffalo, Water buffalo, and North American bison are all kosher species. As long as they are slaughtered, salted, and deveined according to Jewish law, they are considered kosher. In fact, their meat can occasionally beContinue Reading
Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Buffalo extends a warm welcome to all those joining us to witness the solar eclipse in Buffalo and Niagara Falls USA. As you marvel at this awe-inspiring event, we are here to enhance your experience with Minyan services and delectable Kosher food options. JoinContinue Reading
Chabad Buffalo. Chabad of Buffalo. Chabad Buffalo, Chabad of Buffalo Hundreds of people from all backgrounds joined in solidarity and empathy for Israel at the gathering in Downtown Buffalo. Hundreds of people from all backgrounds joined in solidarity and empathy at the gathering in Downtown Buffalo at the iconic NiagaraContinue Reading
