NCJ Hatchets and Hops

Hatchets and Hops 505 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Ready to throw some axes? Join us at Hatchets and Hops!! Cost: $40 Limited tickets available, sign up today at bit.ly/NCJHH21!! Tickets must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be available at the door!

PJ Library Shabbat in the Park

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

After a year of PJ Library’s virtual Shabbat ShaFamily, we are moving our Kabbalat Shabbat outdoors!  The whole family is invited to welcome in Shabbat with songs, stories, and prayer. Friday, June 18 @ Glen Park in Williamsville (Glen Ave entrance) POSTPONED TO JUNE 25 due to rain! Friday, August 13 @ Bassett Park in Williamsville

Reconnect, Renew, ReJewvinate

Delaware Park Rose Garden 199 Lincoln Parkway, Buffalo, NY, United States

Reconnect with friends from past CJEL adult learning experiences. Our evening will begin at the Rose Garden with time to connect and a learning focused on reflections for the new year. Our evening will culminate with dinner (pay your own way) at The Terrace. For questions or to RSVP: Contact Susan Schwartz at susan@buffalojewishfederation.org or 716-463-5062 RSVP is encouraged, but not required.  Feel free to just SHOW UP!

Student to Student

Jewish Community Center 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY, United States

Student to Student is a national prosocial program where Jewish teens travel to area high schools to engage with their non-Jewish peers and teach them about Judaism. Participants are trained to both share personal stories and how to respond to questions about Jewish identity, culture, and religious practices. Student to Student participants will learn valuable leadership and public speaking skills. Open to teens in grades 11 – 12. This event will take place at the JCC Benderson Building – Lippman Lounge.

NCJ Good Conversations

Fattey Beer Co 5 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY, United States

Join Rabbi Ori in meaningful conversation about Judaism over coffee and beer. Do you need accommodations to make this a meaningful experience? Contact Mike at mike@buffalojewishfederation.org

Buffalo Jewish Teen Initiative Teen Retreat

Jewish Community Center 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY, United States

Kick off the year with the Buffalo Jewish Teen Initiative! See your friends and make new ones at a day of learning, self-exploration, community & camp. The teen retreat is open to all Jewish teens in grades 8-12. Included with your registration is lunch, dinner, snacks, time at the ropes course, and more! Cost: $18 Register: bit.ly/JTITEENRETREAT

Youth/Family Professionals Meeting

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

Youth and Family professionals working at synagogues and agencies across Jewish Buffalo come together to collaborate and idea share. Organized by the Center for Jewish Engagement and Learning.

Teen Leadership Council

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

The Teen Leadership Council is a convening body made up of teen representatives from NFTY, USY, Buffalo Jewish Teen Initiative, Park Kadimah Scholars and other Buffalo Jewish agencies and synagogues. This group provides support to teen leaders and works to plan community wide collaborative teen programs. This in-person meeting is for teens in grades 8-12. For more information, email Ben Wolfson at ben@buffalojewishfederation.org

Women Gathering – Well Circle

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

Are you interested in learning about yourself from the inside-out, cultivating relationships, and uncovering personal connections to inherited wisdom in rituals? This monthly peer-led gathering using curriculum from At The Well connects women to body, soul, and community through wellness, learning and Jewish spirituality. *For women in their 30s and 40s Registration is free. Sign up here: bit.ly/adultexp2021

Future Men’s Group Home Gathering

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

Residents of the Future Men’s Jewish group home gather with Rabbi Adam Rosenbaum and Zack Steinberg for songs and stories in celebration of upcoming Jewish holidays and festivals.

Miriam’s Well

Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY, United States

Residents of the Jewish Women’s Group Home gather for songs & stories with Rabbi Ori Bergman in celebration of Jewish holidays and festivals.