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People

The Buffalo region has been home to a wide range of individuals associated with local Jewish communities and Jewish networks from the 1820s through to the contemporary period as immigrants, citizens, residents and locals.

Institutions

Buffalo Jews have a rich history of forming both formal and informal institutions for religious, educational, political and social needs. From synagogues to organizations, and from coordinating agencies to groups and clubs, Jewish Buffalonians have seen a changing range of institutions supported by group endeavors and community philanthropy.

Neighborhoods

In living memory, the East Side and North Buffalo stand out as physically connected and interwoven religious and commercial centers of Jewish living. In contrast to these specific areas are the mini hubs identified with Jewish living and connected to a more dispersed idea of neighborhood. Separately, suburbia with its significant geographic spread, has redefined how a series of Jewish spaces come together with a mix of hubs, focal points and networks.

Themes

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Exhibitions

Special exhibitions, through a focus on particular individuals and subjects, delves into the personal stories that have animated Jewish lives. Each digital exploration reflects on the interplay between place, identities and changing times and the way in which American, Jewish and Buffalo historical experiences are deeply interwoven.

Resources

Materials that document Jewish Buffalo in all its diversity are found in books, articles, archives and museums, many of which are available locally or online. This section highlights some of these sources and will be updated regularly.

  • People
    • People A-Z
  • Institutions
    • Agencies
    • Synagogues
    • Organizations
    • Cemeteries
  • Neighborhoods
    • Downtown
    • East Side
    • Delaware Avenue
    • West Side
    • Humboldt-Ferry
    • North Buffalo
    • Suburbs
  • Resources
    • Publications
    • Research Collections
    • Genealogical Resources
    • Glossary
    • Links
    • Seeking Sources
    • Icon Guide
    • FAQs
  • Exhibitions
    • Harold Arlen Exhibition
    • Sokolivka: Once Home Exhibition

Delaware Avenue Documents

Jewish Community Center, It’s your Center, 1955

Jewish Community Center, It’s your Center, 1955

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Israeli Fashions, Fundraising Program, 1959

Israeli Fashions, Fundraising Program, 1959

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Hadassah Unconventional Musical Review, Program, 1964

Hadassah Unconventional Musical Review, Program, 1964

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45th Anniversary Invitation and Play

45th Anniversary Invitation and Play

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Front Cover of the Temple Beth Zion Sanctuary Dedication, April 19-23, 1967

Front Cover of the Temple Beth Zion Sanctuary Dedication, April 19-23, 1967

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Temple Beth Zion Chanukah Observances at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1964

Temple Beth Zion Chanukah Observances at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1964

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Recognition of USO Service rendered by the Sisterhood, 1955

Recognition of USO Service rendered by the Sisterhood, 1955

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Temple Beth Zion Centenary program, The March of Zion, 1950

Temple Beth Zion Centenary program, The March of Zion, 1950

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Temple Bulletin, 1946

Temple Bulletin, 1946

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Joint Temple Beth Zion and Beth El Union Thanksgiving Service, 1925

Joint Temple Beth Zion and Beth El Union Thanksgiving Service, 1925

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