🎉 Celebrate Lag BaOmer with the Chabad Center for Jewish Life! 🎉Dovid Turns 3: Join Us for a Joyous Hair Cutting Ceremony!
Looking for a fun, family-friendly, and meaningful way to celebrate Lag BaOmer this year? Join us at the Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Buffalo for a festive afternoon filled with music, crafts, delicious desserts, and a very special milestone — Dovid’s 3rd birthday and his Upsherin (traditional first haircut ceremony)!
📅 Event Details:📍
Location: 15 Allen Street, Buffalo🕟
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM📆
Date: Friday, May 16🎟️
Admission: FREE!
🌟 What is Lag BaOmer?
Lag BaOmer is a unique and joyful holiday in the Jewish calendar, celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer — the 49-day count between Passover and Shavuot. It commemorates the end of a plague that affected the students of Rabbi Akiva and honors the life of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a great sage and mystic who revealed the secrets of the Kabbalah.Traditionally, Lag BaOmer is a day of joy, unity, and outdoor celebration — marked by bonfires, parades, and community gatherings. It’s the perfect occasion to bring people together and celebrate Jewish life with light and happiness!
✂️ A Special Hair Cutting Ceremony: Dovid Turns 3!
This year’s celebration is made even more special with Dovid’s Upsherin, the traditional hair-cutting ceremony for a Jewish boy when he turns three years old. In Jewish tradition, the age of three is when a child begins formal education in mitzvot — and letting the hair grow until this point is a symbol of growth and potential.At the Upsherin, family and friends are invited to each take a snip of the child’s hair, often leaving the traditional peyot (sidelocks) intact. It’s a joyous and spiritual milestone, signifying the beginning of a young boy’s Jewish education and journey.Come and share this heartwarming moment with Dovid and his family, and experience this cherished minhag (custom) for yourself!
🏰 Activities for the Whole Family
We’ve planned an exciting afternoon filled with fun, food, and festivities! There’s something for everyone:
🎶 Music to lift your spirits🎨 Crafts for kids of all ages🍰 Delicious Desserts to sweeten your day🏰 Bounce House for high-flying fun🧁 Smiles, celebration, and a sense of community everywhere you turn
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, student, or community member, this event promises warmth, laughter, and the joy of Jewish life in full bloom.
🌍 All Are Welcome!
Whether you’re a regular at Chabad events or this is your first time attending, you’ll feel right at home. The Chabad Center for Jewish Life is dedicated to creating welcoming and uplifting experiences for the entire community — regardless of background, affiliation, or level of observance.The event is completely free and open to everyone. Bring your family, your friends, and your neighbors — and join us for an unforgettable Lag BaOmer celebration.
🔗 Stay Connected
For more details and upcoming events, visit:👉 CHABADBUFFALO.COM
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Let’s make this Lag BaOmer one to remember — full of light, joy, tradition, and the warmth of Jewish unity.
🕊️ See you there — and don’t forget your scissors for a ceremonial snip! ✂️