When two Jews meet each other on holidays or even in the days prior, it is customary to wish each other a good, happy holiday. But what to say? Here are your options: The traditional Ashkanazi greeting is “Gut yom tov.” “Yom tov,” which literally means “good day” in Hebrew, denotes a holiday.Continue Reading
In Short When: In 2024, it starts in the evening of October 23, and concludes after nightfall of October 25. What: The holiday of Sukkot is followed by an independent holiday called Shemini Atzeret. In Israel, this is a one-day holiday; in the Diaspora it is a two-day holiday, and the second day is known as SimchatContinue Reading
The word sukkah (pl: sukkot) literally means a “shaded booth.” In a rather cryptic verse, the Torah tells us to dwell in a sukkah for seven days so that coming “generations shall know that I caused the children of Israel to dwell in sukkot when I took them out of the land of Egypt.” Oddly enough, nowhere in the entire narrative ofContinue Reading
Dear fellow Jewish women, Are you available this Monday? I’d love for you to join! As we get ready for the Jewish new year, let’s unite and enjoy an evening of Challah baking fun with other local Jewish women. Monday September 30, 7:30pm At Chabad Center For Jewish Life1016 Lafayette AveBuffalo, NYContinue Reading
Join us for a one-of-a-kind child friendly Shofar factory experience! Craft and create your very own Shofar! From raw to finished product! Saw into shape, drill the blowing hole, sand & shellac your very own Shofar masterpiece. Explore and get up and close with exotic Shofars from many different animalsContinue Reading
Chabad Niagara Falls – Jewish Visitor Information Shalom & Welcome to Chabad Niagara Falls USA!If you’re planning a trip to Niagara Falls, New York, we are here to provide everything a Jewish traveler needs — from minyanim and mikvah access to kosher food guidance and meaningful experiences. Whether you’re here for the breathtaking Niagara Falls attractions or a spiritualContinue Reading
Is buffalo kosher, and are Water buffalo and North American bison kosher as well? Yes! Buffalo, Water buffalo, and North American bison are all kosher species. As long as they are slaughtered, salted, and deveined according to Jewish law, they are considered kosher. In fact, their meat can occasionally beContinue Reading
What Is Shavuot and How Is It Celebrated? Shavuot (שָׁבוּעוֹת in Hebrew, also pronounced Shavuos) is a two-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the momentous occasion when G‑d gave the Torah to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai over 3,000 years ago. It is preceded by 49 days of anticipation known asContinue Reading
Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Buffalo extends a warm welcome to all those joining us to witness the solar eclipse in Buffalo and Niagara Falls USA. As you marvel at this awe-inspiring event, we are here to enhance your experience with Minyan services and delectable Kosher food options. JoinContinue Reading
Buffalo joins together for the Passover Seder at Chabad. Celebrate Your Freedom this Passover with family, Friends and community! Relive the exodus, discover the eternal meaning of the Haggadah and enjoy a community seder complete with hand-baked Matzah, wine and a wonderful dinner spiced with traditional customs. Experience the liberationContinue Reading
