Congregation Shir Shalom-Buffalo, NY

Tonight at 7 pm.

Tonight! 7:00!!! https://www.facebook.com/571859988/posts/10160603896434989/?d=n

Happy 101st Jennie Pohl!

Tonight! Hope to see you.

Two years ago today, a terrible tragedy befell the Jewish community of Pittsburgh. May the memories of all those who lost their lives that day be for a blessing.

A great article by CSS member Sharon Cramer about early voting: Precious life events offer thrills. Fireworks dazzle, births and weddings spark celebration, commencements summon euphoria. Another quietly thrilling option is available -- voting, which opens the door to pride in citizenship. Elections in 2020, in the time of Covid, are different. Many fear in-person voting. For the June primaries, absentee ballots were mailed to all individuals eligible to vote in primari...es, with no advance action required. In contrast, for the upcoming elections, voters will not automatically receive anything. Governor Cuomo recently approved a broader basis for the use of absentee ballots than in years past, but action is required. Voters can choose from among two voting options. Option 1: October 24-November 1, vote in person, early. New York State recently joined 37 other states to allow voting in advance of Election Day. In New York, polls are open on weekdays and weekends. In Erie County, all locations are open from for early voting, from noon to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on weekends. Information about the location of polling places is available at www.elections.erie.gov You may vote early at any poll site location you do not have to go to your regular poll site. Option 2: Vote on Election Day, November 3. If you choose to vote on Election Day, you must go to the poll site to which you have been assigned, where you normally vote. Polls will be open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you are not sure of your site, you can find it at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ We recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, extending the right to vote to women -- a cause to which Susan B. Anthony devoted her life. She admonished us all -- Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it. Take her up on her inspiration: do not squander a precious opportunity.

Pictures from tonight’s Park and Pray.

Wisdom from Glenn Goldman - May you be courageous...may you be brave...May you be full of hope....May you be respectful....May you be confident....may you be calm, cool, and collected....may you be warm and friendly....may you be lovable and cuddly

Please rsvp to Joanne Marquisse ([email protected]).

Prayers for our former rabbi, Jamie Arnold, and his family and community. They’ve had to be evacuated in the Colorado fires.

Ready for a Chiavetta's BBQ? We're hosting another BBQ on Tuesday, October 27. Click here to pre-order. https://shirshalombuffalo.org/chiavettas-chicken-bbq/

Check our Jennie Pohl still working out at the JCC, strong as ever. https://www.wkbw.com//shes-sharing-her-exercise-moves-virt

Congregation Shir Shalom in the news. An article about our High Holy Days experience written by Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein. https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/a-rabbi-on-high-on-the-hig/

Thanks Jill Hamilton for sharing this beautiful post.