The Latest News at the JCC of Greater Buffalo
JCC Art Gallery dedication and opening reception
Dedication of the Levy and Daniel Families Art Gallery and Opening Reception of South Towns Camera Club ExhibitWednesday, November 6, 5:30 – 7:30JCC Holland Family Building, 787 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 The dedication of the Levy and Daniel Families Art...
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...
Community Cultural and Sport Centers in the USA
A country’s rich diversity is known through its cultural and sports centers. Apart from shaping the cities and rendering a sustainable living environment for their people, they also help enhance the revenue of clubs, municipalities, and private foundations....
Local theater companies find new worlds to explore
Jewish Repertory Theatre also used its mission statement as a starting point\. “We wanted plays that capture Jewish stories, themes and ideas,” she said, adding they also were looking for material with smaller casts to maintain safety protocols and shorter running...
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...
Community Life – Sport and Cultural Centers in the USA
Community sports are big in the United States, so people practice sports everywhere in the country. This has led to a culture of pursuing sports as a recreational and community activity, leading to the creation of dozens of community centres where people come to...