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The Foundation actively solicits and receives gifts from
individuals, corporations, and public AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE - BUFFALO/NIAGARA CHAPTER HEBREW BENEVOLENT LOAN ASSOCIATION HOLOCAUST RESOURCE CENTER OF BUFFALO INSTITUTE FOR LIBERAL JEWISH STUDIES JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER BUFFALO, INC. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF BUFFALO AND ERIE COUNTY JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BUFFALO, INC. JEWISH FEDERATION CEMETERY CORPORATION JEWISH FEDERATION HOUSINGJEWISH LIBERAL ARTS CLUB KADIMAH SCHOOL OF BUFFALOPOLAND JEWISH CEMETERIES RESTORATION PROJECT
YOUNG ISRAEL OF GREATER BUFFALO
American Jewish Committee -
Buffalo/Niagara Chapter [
The Buffalo/Niagara Chapter
founded in 1943, plays a leadership role in addressing
issues critical to the local Jewish community and in
advocating AJC's positions on national and international
matters. They have forged a unique and productive
alliance with both Jewish and non-Jewish groups to advance the central ideals of the AJC. The
Chapter participates actively in combating anti-Semitism
and all forms of bigotry and works to reinforce American
pluralism, democracy and
the separation of church and state. They strive
energetically to strengthen the security of Israel and other
Jewish communities world wide, and work
tirelessly to enhance the quality of life in the
Buffalo and Niagara regions. Buffalo Ritualarium - [ top ] A modern, handicapped-accessible mikvah. Bureau of Jewish Education
of Greater Buffalo, Inc. - [
Established in 1928, the Bureau works in close cooperation with the area's communal agencies, affiliated religious schools and synagogues to provide high quality Jewish educational experiences for the children and
adults in the Western New York community. The Milton Plesur
Library, owned and operated by the Bureau, is a
treasure of information, literature and Judaica. The High School of Jewish Studies is
open to all Jewish teens in grades 8-12 regardless
of affiliation. Intellectually challenging
classes in conversational Hebrew, great books,
Israel, literature, history, Holocaust, art and more
are offered each semester. The Teacher
Resource Center provides teachers with learning
materials, curriculum supplements, resource books,
arts and crafts supplies and helpful advice from the
Bureau staff. The Bureau educates Jews throughout their lives, from story telling
with pre-school children to sponsoring the
Florence Melton Adult Mini-School which is a unique
opportunity for adult learners to engage with the
classic sources of Judaism.
Camp Lakeland Association - [
top ] Camp Lakeland
Association is a volunteer organization made up of
parents and friends of Camp Lakeland, the Jewish
Community Center's resident camp located in
Franklinville, NY. For over 95 years, Camp Lakeland has
offered campers an inspiring cultural experience in an
exhilarating natural environment. Set amid the forested
hills and meadows of scenic Western New York, 60 miles
south of Buffalo, Camp Lakeland provides boys and girls
with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for our
Jewish Heritage and Traditions while creating
friendships that last a lifetime. Camp Lakeland strives
to achieve an outstanding camping experience through
challenging and fulfilling programs that encourage
social growth and skill development. We allow each
camper the opportunity to discover his or her own
potential and build self esteem within a supportive
Jewish environment. Chabad
House
offers a wide range of educational, social and religious
programs through workshops, classes, lectures, guest
speakers and concerts. At the State University of New
York at Buffalo,
Congregation B'nai Shalom - [ top ] A growing, mixed-seating synagogue offering family-oriented, traditional
Orthodox services. A kiddush follows Shabbat morning services and Sunday morning minyan is followed by breakfast. The congregation's children receive their religious education at the Temple Beth El Tikvah
School. Congregation Havurah - [ top ] A member-run, UAAHC affiliated family congregation formed in 1972, the
Congregation offers Shabbat, holiday and High Holy Day services, a
Torah study group, adult education programs, family Shabbat dinners and its own religious school. Events are held both at members' homes and space rented at the Unitarian Universalist Church in
Williamsville. Rosh Hashana retreat takes place at the Chautauqua Institute.
Hebrew Benevolent Loan Association - [ top ] The Hebrew Benevolent Loan Association is designed to
loan money, interest
free, to any Jewish person from Western New York in
need of temporary aid. When the HBLA was founded in
1897, Buffalo was flocked with Jewish immigrants from
eastern Europe, many fleeing pogroms. They followed
their relatives, who were also struggling for existence.
The newly arrived immigrants did not want charity. They
wanted only to become self-sufficient. For over 100
years, the HBLA has been a source of support to help in
times of stress, to make vital family purchases and even
to start and sustain businesses. Today, the HBLA
continues its work providing financial assistance to
those in need, especially when other resources are not
available. Hillel of
Buffalo - [ top ] Hillel serves Jewish students attending the State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo State College and the surrounding areas with a broad range of religious, social,
educational and cultural activities. Friday night services, followed by kosher dinners, are offered on alternating weeks. High holy days and all festivals are celebrated with the appropriate
observations. The
Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo - [ top ] The Center's mission is to remember the victims, honor the survivors and educate the
community. Served by a non-sectarian Board of
Directors, its activities are designed to heighten public awareness and knowledge of the Holocaust. Teacher training, trips to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, special programs and exhibits and a
Speakers Bureau are offered. A resource library of posters, videos, books and teaching materials is maintained. Book boxes containing age-appropriate classroom libraries are loaned to area middle schools
and high schools. A high school course on the Holocaust is taught each semester
via Distance Learning. Testimony of local survivors is videotaped for inclusion in the
Center's library. The Resource Center sponsors
an annual Arts and Writing Contest for students in
grades 8-12 and co-sponsors Buffalo's annual Yom Hashoah
observances.
Holy Order of the Living - [ top ] A non-profit organization created to manage the Holy
Order of the Living Cemetery located in Cheektowaga, New York on Pine Ridge Road.
Institute for Liberal Jewish Studies - [ top ] The Institute promotes adult Jewish learning and collaboration among synagogues by sponsoring an annual Scholar-in-Residence Spring Kallah. In addition,
the Institute presents a visiting scholar program in the
Fall at the Jewish Community Book Fair.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo - [ top ] The Jewish Community Center
of Greater Buffalo operates two state-of-the-art sports,
aquatics and fitness facilities. Membership is open to
all members of the community without regard to race,
age, gender, religious preference, marital or economic
status. In addition to fitness programs, the JCC offers a wide range of social and cultural
programs for all ages including after school care,
vacation camps, a computer lab, adult services and the
Jewish Repertory Theatre. The JCC also offers a Nationally Accredited (NAEYC)
Early Childhood program for children ages 18 month
through pre-K. Jewish Discovery Center - [ top ] The Jewish Discovery Center provides Jewish education for the entire community with a full range of classes for adults on all levels, from beginners to the advanced. The center also sponsors Shabbatons
for the family, the Jewish Art Calendar, a weekly television program, a weekly faxed Torah message, programs for children and seniors, and many other educational and social events for Jews of all ages and backgrounds. Jewish Family Service of
Buffalo and Erie County - [ top ] Jewish
Family Service is a social service agency designed to strengthen, preserve and promote the
Jewish Federation
of Greater Buffalo - [ top ] The Jewish Federation of Greater
Buffalo leads and empowers individuals to come together as a community committed to the vitality of the Jewish people under the umbrella of federation fund raising.
Together with community partners and agencies, the Federation
develops and implements the community's directions in meeting the needs of Jews and ensuring their creative survival. Jewish Federation Cemetery Corporation - [ top ]
The Jewish Federation Cemetery Corporation has been given ownership and maintenance responsibility by the boards of certain cemeteries whose organizations have disbanded or whose directors have died or moved elsewhere. The
corporation provides security and upkeep for those cemeteries and has plots available for purchase by members of the community. Jewish Federation
Apartments, Inc. - [ top ]
Jewish Federation Apartments
is an apartment building offering subsidized residences
to meet the particular needs of elderly (age 62+) and
mobility-impaired adults (age 18+) and their families.
Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo,
the goal of the building is to enable tenants to live as
active members of the community in a safe and affordable
setting. Located on a four-acre suburban site, the
six-story building contains a total of 150 individual
apartments. Jewish Heritage Day School-
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Jewish
Heritage Day School is a private coed elementary and
middle school that combines general and religious
studies in a single full-day program. The guiding
principle of the school is that children receive a
comprehensive education in Jewish thought and customs,
instilling within them a deep appreciation and love of
Judaism. Jewish Day School graduates consistently excel
in high school and college and go on to achieve
professional success while maintaining their strong
commitment to Jewish tradition.
Jewish Liberal Arts Club - [ top ]
Kadimah School - [ top ]
Kadimah School of Buffalo is the only Jewish Day School
in the Buffalo area that serves the
Kehillat
Ohr
Tzion-
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Kehillat Ohr Tzion is a modern, Orthodox synagogue
offering separate seating with daily morning and evening
services including Shabbat and all holidays. They are
committed in all respects to Halakhah, Jewish law, and
to actively learning and teaching Torah, Talmud and a
variety of other subjects.
Mesivta Menachem of Amherst
is a Jewish day school for high school students in
grades 9 through 12. Rabbi Yosef Munitz is available to
answer any questions you may have regarding the school
or the educational opportunities being offered.
Poland Jewish Cemeteries Restoration Project - [ top
] Temple Beth Am - [ top ] Founded
in 1955, Temple Beth Am is a mainstream Reform congregation offering a wide variety of religious services and spiritual opportunities to those interested in exploring Jewish life.
These include Erev Shabbat services, Shabbat morning worship
and Torah study, High Holy Day, Festival, and
monthly family Erev Shabbat services. Pesach Seders
and Shavuot retreats are also offered. The Temple's Center for Jewish Learning is
one of Western New York's largest Jewish religious schools, with unique opportunities for parental participation and experiential education, including a
pioneer Chalutzim Center for children with special needs. Jewish education includes
Ganeiu for parents and children ages two to five, religious school through confirmation, a high school
program, and a diverse program of life-long learning with both daytime and evening options. The
Temple has active auxiliaries: a Sisterhood and
Men's Group, and a NFTY-affiliated Senior High School Youth
Group (BATY). Members reach out to each other through
the Caring Committee and are involved in the community through Social Action projects. Ongoing programs include services for Jewish inmates in nearby correctional facilities, joint activities with neighboring faith communities and tutoring projects in an inner-city public school. The
Temple has an
adult Library, the Morris and Gussie Spivack Memorial
Youth Library, a Judaica shop and rotating art exhibits. Founded in 1847, the oldest congregation in Western New York. A
Progressive Conservative congregation, Beth El counts women for Minyan and Aliyot. Morning Minyan, Shabbat, all festival and high, holy day services are conducted. A special family service is held one Friday
evening a month and a Saturday morning junior congregation is conducted throughout the school year. There is an active sisterhood and brotherhood, various USY affiliated groups for grades 3-12 and numerous other
opportunities for active participation and involvement. The Continuing Education Program sponsors the community-wide Wisdom of Jewish Buffalo series and offers adult education courses throughout the year.
The facility has a library, gift shop, Judaica museum and credit union. The Tikvah School offers a complete program of instruction from preschool through confirmation and sponsors many family education programs.
Temple Beth Zion - [ top
]
Susan Goldberg Pardo, Director of Education
700 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, NY 14226
Founded in 1850, Temple Beth Zion is Buffalo's largest
congregation. All are welcome into membership. The
Temple offers Erev Shabbat and Shabbat morning worship,
High Holy Day and festival worship at its facilities.
Family Erev Shabbat is conducted monthly. Kabbalat
Shabbat is conducted at 6:00 p.m. during the summer. A
number of committees dealing with social programming,
social action, education, finance and worship are open
for participation and temple auxiliaries include
Brotherhood, Sisterhood, NFTY-affiliated young people's
society and junior youth groups. The temple sponsors
programming for all members, including inter-faith
families and senior adults. It has a library, gifts
shops and the Benjamin and Dr. Edgar R. Cofeld Judaic
Museum. The museum was established to document,
celebrate, explain and interpret all aspects of the
Jewish experience for all generations and houses over
1,000 Judaic artifacts dating from the tenth century to
the present. The temple's
Temple Shaarey Zedek - [ top ] The congregation's roots are in Temples Emanu-el and Beth David-Ner Israel, synagogues that date to the 1920's. It welcomes
men and women seeking active participation in a
pro-choice egalitarian traditional Conservative congregation. Their cornerstone service is Shabbat mornings, with minyanim every morning and evening of the year. Social programs are
conducted through active youth groups, sisterhood and brotherhood and special events. Shaarey Zedek offers educational programming for children and adults. The Religious School is dedicated to instilling in
students the joy of Judaism, mitzvot and love of Israel. Hebrew reading and prayer skills, which will enable them to lead congregational services and carry their pride and commitment into their adult lives, are
emphasized. Temple Sinai - [
top ] Founded in 1952, an inclusive synagogue committed to dynamic Judaism and equality in the spirit of Jewish renewal. Services are conducted Shabbat evening and morning
and on all holy days. Activities include a women's club, young adults' group, Shabbat morning Torah study and adult education. Family services, open to the public, take place monthly and on holidays.
The Religious School offers Sunday morning classes for grades K-10 and Wednesday afternoon Hebrew School for grades 3-7. A special pre-school program (Hagigah) meets monthly, as does a Sunday evening
post-confirmation class. A children's service takes place each Sunday during school hours as well as a youth-led junior congregation. An active PTA offers a variety of special enrichment activities for the
entire family. Weinberg Campus, Inc. - [ top ] Weinberg Campus is
located on 130 beautiful acres in the Town of Getzville,
NY USA. The Campus is designed to provide the widest
array of services to help families successfully manage
aging. Weinberg Campus accommodates different needs by
providing the widest array of options, all housed on a
beautiful campus, that includes the following: Forest
Creek Commons Apartments, The Meadows Apartments, Garden
House, for the Memory impaired and other frailties,
Dosberg Manor - Adult Care Facility and Assisted Living
Program, Rosa Coplon Living Center - short-term
rehabilitation services, skilled nursing facility, and
long term home health care. The Campus also provides
adult day health care and social day programs for the
memory impaired. The Total Aging in Place Program
provides Medicaid managed long-term care, allowing
participants to remain at home with support.
Yad
B'Yad - [ top ] Yad B'Yad (Hebrew for Hand in Hand)
is an outreach and advocacy organization that assists
persons with developmental, physical or emotional
challenges achieve full participation, membership and
inclusion in activities and organizations in the Jewish
community. Their services, provided at no cost
Young Israel of Greater Buffalo - [ top ] Founded in 1973, a
family-oriented Orthodox synagogue offering daily morning and evening services including Shabbat and all holidays. Kiddush is served Shabbat morning and home hospitality is available for Friday night dinner and
Shabbat lunch. There is an active NCSY youth group for grades
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