IN THIS ISSUE: News at the J Youth & Family Activities Support the J
Jewish Repertory Theatre
Cultural Arts & Israel Programs Fitness, Wellness, Sports & Rec Rite-Aid Clinic- Flu and COVID-19 vaccines- October 24/26, 9am - 12pm, Downtown
Special Event on October 28- Heart Health: Fact & Fiction - Learn How to Fall Safely- Friday, October 27 at 2pm, Downtown
Download the JCC Buffalo Mobile App! - UPDATE: Pickleball Reservations
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Reservations and Fall 2023 Printable Schedules
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| RICH NEWBERG LAUNCHES BUFFALO JEWISH COMMUNITY FILM AND VIDEO ARCHIVE "I’m so grateful to the JCC, WIVB-TV, and the station’s general manager Joe Abouzeid, for allowing me to share this collection with the Jewish community of Western New York. Putting it together was truly a labor of love. History, as told through the eyes of local broadcast journalists offers a living chronicle of community life and major events that help shape our destiny as a people."
"My greatest hope is that new generations of students will view this moving image history with great interest. Some incredible moments in time were captured on film and videotape. I believe the lessons we can learn from local Holocaust survivors are perhaps most important of all. Hearing their stories firsthand and producing them for a television audience helped me come to grips with history’s darkest chapter.” “There are many upbeat stories in this collection that include wonderful family reunions of shtetl descendants, as well as the contributions of outstanding Jewish broadcasters, entertainers, religious leaders, and historical figures whose Buffalo legacies will live on forever.” - Rich Newberg |
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Did you know that 1 in 5 underserved households are not getting their kids involved in athletics because of the rising price of sporting equipment? Leveling the Playing Field is a nonprofit that collects and redistributes equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs in under-resourced communities. LPF expanded to a fourth warehouse location in Buffalo during Fall 2023 to ensure that all kids in Western NY can get off the sidelines! All week, we will be collecting in the lobbies of both JCC Buffalo locations until October 30! So clean out your garages and clear the yard of used sporting equipment so that kids who are less fortunate are able to enjoy them! |
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YOUTH & FAMILY ACTIVITIES |
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| JOIN THE 2ND JCC BUFFALO FORTNITE TOURNAMENT Whether you're a seasoned player or an upcoming player, all are welcome to join on November 2nd from 6:00 - 8:30 PM. Contestants will have the opportunity to play both Zero-Build and Regular-Build modes and will receive points based on the format below. Peripherals (Controllers, Keyboards, Mouse, Headphones) are provided so registrants are not required to bring their own.
Seize your opportunity to claim victory and the prizes that come with it!
Dinner(cheese pizza) and snacks provided for all participants and parents. |
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GRETCHEN S. GROSS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT- HELP MAKE A LASTING IMPACT
Last fall, the JCC announced the establishment of the Gretchen S. Gross Memorial Endowment. Named in memory of the late Gretchen S. Gross, past president and camp committee chair, the fund will support camp scholarships for children and youth photography classes at the JCC. We have set a goal of $250,000 to ensure we can continue to provide and expand these incredible opportunities for our community in a way that will honor Gretchen for generations to come. Thanks to family and friends, of Gretchen, we have committed nearly $50,000 to this effort over the last year. Now we invite the community to help the JCC increase the impact of this fund while cementing Gretchen’s legacy through the endowment.
To support the endowment with a gift, click here and select “Gretchen S. Gross Memorial Endowment” |
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| WALK OF FLAME PAVERS AVAILABLE
It is not too late to purchase a paver to support Camp Centerland and the Walk of Flame, part of the new Barbara S. Burwick Memorial Firepit. The firepit was a big hit with campers all summer, and was used to make everything from s’mores to homemade pita bread. Pavers make a unique, permanent, and affordable gift to honor a loved one, past campers, or simply your love of the JCC. We will continue to engrave until the walkway is full. Pavers can be purchased online here
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| GET A SEASON SUBSCRIPTION TO THE 2023-24 JEWISH REPERTORY SEASON! SISTERS IN LAW JRT is honored to produce the regional premiere of this hit play based on the New York Times best seller! This keen portrayal of legends Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg tells the story of two polar opposites who just happen to be the first and second women on the US Supreme Court. As they grapple with big questions, the gloves come off, revealing two very different people with a great deal in common. Sunday, October 29th is SOLD OUT! Directed by: Josie DiVincenzo
Starring: Tina Rausa and Priscilla Young
Running October 26 - November 19, 2023
Thursdays- 7:30 PM
Saturdays- 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Sundays- 2:00 PM |
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CULTURAL ARTS & ISRAEL PROGRAMS |
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Book signing and reception to follow. Author event with Lilly Maier in partnership with the Holocaust Resource Center. |
| Arthur and Lilly: The Girl and the Holocaust Survivor
In 1939, Arthur's Jewish parents sent their son abroad on a so-called Kindertransport ("children's transport"), hoping to save him from the Holocaust. The separation is a traumatic experience for the ten-year-old. Although he is rescued - from Austria via France to the United States - his family is murdered by the Nazis. He never sees them again. Sixty-five years later: During a visit to his parents' former apartment in Vienna, Austria, Arthur Kern meets eleven-year-old Lilly Maier. A decisive encounter for both of them, which not only shapes Lilly's further life but also leads to Arthur receiving a long-lost legacy from his parents.
A moving tale of two lives that fatefully cross paths, and an immensely knowledgeable insight into an unknown Holocaust story: the rescue of hundreds of Jewish children to America on a Kindertransport. |
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Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz shares his stories and songs from Broadway with a stellar cast of performers for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre from Godspell to Wicked and beyond.
You can use the discount code JCCBROADWAY for $5 off all sections. This code is available for use online, over the phone, or in person at Kleinhans Music Hall. Jason Seber, conductor
Stephen Schwartz, composer
Debbie Gravitte, vocals
Liz Callaway, vocals
Scott Coulter, vocals |
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Music has a powerful to mediate, but also intensify responses to social injustice. The Jewish Community will remember the events of Kristallnacht through an evening of prayer, and music with local BPO cellist Robert Hausmann, BPO violinist Loren Silvertrust, and the Holocaust Resource Center. |
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Join us for an opening art reception at the lower level of our Buffalo location on Thursday, Oct 26 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Meet the artist, Browse the gallery, and enjoy light refreshments. |
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| THE IDF MORAL CODE
On Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 pm, join us for an educational lecture from Chief Program Officer Gon Erez, who will conduct a historical review of the ethical dilemmas faced by the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) and how they have shaped the army's current values and ways of operation. The IDF is one of the most developed militaries in Western Civilization, especially regarding war ethics. Israel's past and present are filled with challenging urban combats, making the IDF the most experienced army in this field and a beacon to other Western armies.
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FITNESS, WELLNESS, SPORTS & REC |
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*Rite-Aid does not let us know in advance which manufacturer they will be using for the COVID-19 vaccine. |
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Friday October 27 @ 2:00 PM
Holland Family Building
Group Fitness Room |
| LEARN HOW TO FALL SAFELY
The reality is that no one is exempt from falls and the life changing injuries that can result from them.
Having the proper tools to stay safe is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from harm.
This presentation will include:
- A brief discussion on various aspects of fall prevention
- Strategies on how to reduce injury if you do happen to find yourself falling
- How to get up after a fall
- Q&A
- An opportunity for those able-bodied enough to actively participate if they so choose in a safe and controlled environment
- Anyone can benefit from this presentation, no matter what your age or functional ability
Erin Becker is a Physical Therapist Assistant with Diversified Rehab Services. She has been practicing physical therapy for 10 years and working for Diversified for the past 4 years. She has worked in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, adult day programs, outpatient offices and homecare with a true passion for health and fitness. |
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GET THE NEW JCC BUFFALO MOBILE APP! Now available for Apple and Google Play, is Version 1.0 of the new JCC Buffalo mobile app. Streamline making group fitness reservations(and cancelling them), registering for events, enrolling in programs, and managing account information. All you will need to do is download the app and login with your Member Portal username and password! |
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| PICKLEBALL RESERVATIONS From now on, you can make reservations for Indoor Pickleball Open Play through the Reservations link on our website and in the mobile app. This is the same place as making a group fitness reservation. Pickleball Open Play is broken down into time slots and spots available for each session. Please only make a reservation if you intend to come and play! Thank you! |
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