Chabad Center For Jewish Life

🕯️ Rabbi Moshe Yehuda Kotlarsky, a renowned emissary of the Rebbe, Vice Chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, and the distinguished director of the International Kinus Hashluchim in New York, passed away on Today, 27 Iyar 5784, just days before his 75th birthday.

Born in Brooklyn's Crown Heights in 1949, Rabbi Kotlarsky played a crucial role in revitalizing Jewish communities and expanding Chabad institutions globally.

In his capacity as Vice Chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch, he oversaw more than 5,000 Chabad centers and educational facilities worldwide. His steadfast dedication to the mission of the Lubavitcher Rebbe left an enduring legacy on Jewish outreach and education.

Baruch Dayan Haemes: Moshe Yehuda ben Tzvi Yosef.

As concludes, we extend our appreciation to Wegmans for being a true partner with the Buffalo Jewish community.

Photo taken at Wegmans on Amherst St

Chabad Center For Jewish Life Chabad Center For Jewish Life Provides Jewish Religious, Educational, Cultural & Social Services to the Downtown Buffalo Jewish Community.

Make sure to sell your chametz before it's too late! https://www.chabadbuffalo.com/sale-of-chametz/

Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Buffalo extends a warm welcome to all those joining us to witness the solar eclipse in Buffalo. As you marvel at this awe-inspiring event, we are here to enhance your experience with Minyan services and delectable Kosher food options.

To order a Special Kosher Dinner, visit https://www.jewishbuffalo.com/eclipse

👆 Kosher Dinner available for the Buffalo Jewish Community as well.

For visitors info, visit https://www.chabadbuffalo.com/category/buffalo-jewish-tourist-visitor-info/

Join 5000 Jewish teens & guests at CTeens annual Time Square takeover. Now more than ever we need to demonstrate our Jewish Pride. Chabad.org/cteenlive

We held the line, refusing to yield to anti-Semitism, and an apology was ultimitly issued by the Buffalo News on Janurary 7th. Am Yisrael Chai!

For the full story: https://www.chabadbuffalo.com/buffalo-antisimetic-cartoon-2023/

Update #2: Buffalo Jewish Community unites fostering a firm conviction that the cartoon was undeniably antisemitic and demands a formal apology from The Buffalo News in Sunday’s printed edition

Buffalo Stands with Israel Rally at Niagara Square, Oct 15, 2023, in Pictures

Since it is prohibited to possess chametz on Passover, any chametz left undisposed must be sold for the duration of Pesach. You can do it right here, it’s simple and easy!

Sale of Chametz - Center For Jewish Life - Chabad Downtown Buffalo Note: The deadline for submissions is 7:45am (Buffalo time) on Wednesday April 5, 2022. After that time try selling with Chabad Rabbi in Hawaii by clicking

History: First Ever Community Menorah Lighting in Elmwood Village at M&T Bank - 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

Happy Purim! Chag Sameach!

It was an honor to have DA John Flynn Light the Menorah at Niagara Square! 🔥 ❤️

Who would have imagined?! In a place where there was so much darkness and hate, today there was light and love... today there was a true feeling of Am Yisrael Chai!

The greatest revenge against those who tried to annihilate us is to stand taller and prouder and keep the light shining!! You can watch the Chanukah celebration that happened in Berlin earlier this evening.

Do we know where Noah's ark is today? Do we have any clues? Read more in this feature from our website.

What Happened to Noah’s Ark? Thought the ages, the location of Noah's ark

We begin reading the first Torah portion (Bereish*t) this week, which includes the story of the creation of Adam. Explore a question about that period, in this feature from our website.

What was Adam’s Purpose Before the Sin of the Forbidden Fruit? Bereish*t Parshah Study

Sukkot begins this coming Monday evening, September 20. Join us in the Sukkah at CJL Downtown for a delicious Yom Tov Dinner. Must RSVP. Call 716-545-6806 CJLDowntown.com

13 Facts About Sukkot Every Jew Should Know – CJL Downtown 1. Sukkot Starts on a Full Moon The Jewish Holiday of Sukkot begins at nightfall before the 15th of the Jewish (lunar) month of Tishrei, when the moon is at its zenith. It continues for another seven days before leading directly into the holiday of Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. 2. Sukkot Is the Hol...

CJL Downtown is a family oriented, full service Jewish Community Center providing services for any Jew regardless of their background or affiliation. There is no charge to become a member at CJL.

Why?

Because many Jewish people in the Downtown Buffalo area feel like they are “the only Jew in Buffalo Downtown looking for Judaism” and “I need to travel 20 minutes each way to the suburbs to be involved”.

There are many who don’t have access to further education about Judaism. CJL is here to fill those needs in a non-judgmental and warm traditional atmosphere.

To do this CJL Downtown is creating:

* A community where people feel for one another and are looking out for the welfare of the other community members.

* A community which provides resources for parents, spouses, children and neighbors to learn about Jewish traditions.

* A system to help people experience spiritual growth and renewal through joining one of our programs or one on one instruction with the rabbi – a subject of their choice at a time of their choosing.

Everybody feels at home at CJL. Our community is comprised of people from across the entire Jewish spectrum.

CJL reaches out and welcomes every Jew, offering material and spiritual assistance to all. With the unconditional love and acceptance for which Chabad is famous, every Jew can find a sympathetic ear and helping hand, and answers to any questions they may have about Jewish life and practice. Founded in 2021, our mission was inspired by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, whose love for every Jew was legendary.

We live in turbulent times, both in the world in general, and in the Jewish community. Our community faces both social and spiritual challenges. CJL’s many programs and services strive to meet these challenges and ensure Jewish continuity by providing opportunities for every Jew to participate in Jewish life – to ask questions, to learn, to find joy in their heritage, or to seek guidance or assistance.

Our success is made possible by the many people in the community who have chosen to partner with us and support our many activities and community services, sharing the rewards for all we do.

I invite you to join us for a program, be in touch with us, and partner with us in offering these vital services that help ensure the future of our community, now and into the next generation.
My personal goal is to meet EVERY Jew who lives or works in the Downtown Buffalo area for coffee (or tea or a glass of water).

What Now?

Visit https://www.cjldowntown.com/schedule-a-meeting/ to schedule a “let’s get to know each other” coffee with Rabbi Mendy.

Our door is always open, please stop by any time to just say 'Shalom'!

Rabbi Mendy Labkowski & Chaya Mushka Labkowski

Schedule a Meeting – CJL Downtown