The Latest News at the JCC of Greater Buffalo
JCC Art Gallery dedication and opening reception
For Immediate Release For more information contact Jordana Halpern, Director of Development or 716-204-2255. Dedication of the Levy and Daniel Families Art Gallery and Opening Reception of South Towns Camera Club ExhibitWednesday, November 6,...
The JCC Holds a Blood Drive to Help The WNY Community
The JCC Asks The WNY Community to “Roll-Up” Their Sleeves and Donate Blood To Help With Covid Patients and others in WNY January 7/ Buffalo, NY – The JCC of Greater Buffalo hosted a Blood Drive with American Red Cross (ARC) to help assist patients during this crucial...
The Jewish Repertory Theatre receives a $5,000 grant
LEGISLATOR VINAL SECURES FUNDING FOR THE JEWISH REPERTORY THEATRE, A PROGRAM OF THE JCC OF GREATER BUFFALO Legislator Jeanne Vinal was sworn in January 2020, as Erie County Legislator for District 5, which contains about 75 percent of the Town of Amherst and includes...
Local theater companies find new worlds to explore
Jewish Repertory Theatre also used its mission statement as a starting point, said Jordana Halpern, JRT managing director. “We wanted plays that capture Jewish stories, themes and ideas,” she said, adding they also were looking for material with smaller casts to...
She’s sharing her exercise moves virtually with Silver Sneakers
Kathy Corff Rogers has some great moves. For thirty-five years she's been sharing them through her exercise classes at the Jewish Community Center. Since COVID, the retired graphics designer has been doing her classes virtually. Kathy also works with Silver Sneakers,...
Introduction to new CEO Michael Rawl
The Jewish Journal staff had an opportunity to speak with incoming JCC CEO Mike Rawl who begins his new role later this month. Mike, first and foremost, Mazal Tov on your new appointment. If you would, please introduce us to your family. Thank you. I’m excited to join...
Federation 117th Annual Meeting Set for December 3
The Buffalo Jewish Federation’s 117th Annual Meeting and award celebration will take place virtually Thursday, December 3 from 6-6:30 pm. This year’s unique gathering will be hosted by 2020 Emerging Leadership Awardees Brenda Feldstein and Alon Kupferman. In addition...
What’s happening at the Jewish Repertory Theatre?
INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW: WHAT’S JRT’S FIVE STAGED READINGS SEASON ALL ABOUT? When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Jewish Repertory Theatre, like all other theatres, quietly drew its curtains and waited patiently for good news regarding when they could welcome...
May We Find Relief and Respite, Cure and Blessings in the New Year
Autumn’s wandering birds carry foreign scents and a touch of mystery. What secrets hide under their wings, carried like blowing leaves by cool winds? Exaltation is in the air. It is Elul, the Hebrew month we use to prepare for the Days of Awe that begin with the...
GRETCHEN GROSS NAMED RECIPIENT OF 2020 RALPH KUSHNER VOLUNTEER SERVICES AWARD AT JCC OF GREATER BUFFALO
Gretchen Gross, an early childhood educator who founded Audubon in College Park, a national accredited program for young children, and served as its director almost continually for 38 years before retiring has been named this year’s recipient of the Jewish Community...
SAUL ELKIN NAMED OF INDIVIDUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR at 2020 AMHERST, NY, AWARDS FOR THE ARTS
The Town of Amherst Arts and Culture in Public Places board announced that Dr. Saul Elkin, Founding Artistic Director of the Jewish Repertory Theatre of Western New York, is winner of the 2020 Amherst Awards for the Arts. Saul Elkin was a former chair of the...