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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

Suburbs Documents

Kadimah at 50

Kadimah at 50

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“Rabbi Sara Rich Elected to Hillel Directors Cabinet”

“Rabbi Sara Rich Elected to Hillel Directors Cabinet”

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Bnot Bee Line Newsletter, 1977

Bnot Bee Line Newsletter, 1977

Bnot Bee Line Newsletter, 1977. Courtesy of Buffalo Hadassah.

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Buffalo Hadassah Gloria Tetewsky, 1986

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Ada Miller Newsletter, 1984

Ada Miller Newsletter, 1984

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Hadassah Ruby Ball Program, 1961

Hadassah Ruby Ball Program, 1961

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Suburban Hadassah Program and Membership Leaflet, 1959

Suburban Hadassah Program and Membership Leaflet, 1959

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Temple Beth-El School Dedication, 1961

Temple Beth-El School Dedication, 1961

Temple Beth-El School Dedication, 1961, Temple Beth El Collection, Courtesy of TBZ Cofeld Judaic Museum.

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Temple Sinai, Annual Ball, 1975 Cover

Temple Sinai, Annual Ball, 1975 Cover

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Temple Sinai, Bar Mitzvah Year, Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah Invitations

Temple Sinai, Bar Mitzvah Year, Adult Bar and Bat Mitzvah Invitations

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How to cite this page:

Jewish Buffalo History Center.
“Suburbs Documents.”
Viewed on March 29, 2023.

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