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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.

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  • Institutions
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  • Neighborhoods
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    • East Side
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    • North Buffalo
    • Suburbs
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  • Exhibitions
    • Harold Arlen Exhibition
    • Sokolivka: Once Home Exhibition

West Side Photographs

Rosa Coplon Jewish Home and Infirmary c. 1975

Rosa Coplon Jewish Home and Infirmary c. 1975

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Coplon family home in Buffalo

Coplon family home in Buffalo

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Men in military uniforms on the steps of Temple Beth El

Men in military uniforms on the steps of Temple Beth El

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Former Temple Beth El Building

Former Temple Beth El Building

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Cantor Gerald DeBruin leading the Bar Mitzvah Brotherhood

Cantor Gerald DeBruin leading the Bar Mitzvah Brotherhood

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Temple Beth El, Richmond Avenue, c.1920s

Temple Beth El, Richmond Avenue, c.1920s

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Temple Beth Israel Signage, Hebrew Trans

Temple Beth Israel Signage, Hebrew Trans

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Temple Beth Israel, Hear of Israel Ten Commandments Board

Temple Beth Israel, Hear of Israel Ten Commandments Board

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Temple Beth Israel Signage

Temple Beth Israel Signage

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Temple Beth Israel, Star of David

Temple Beth Israel, Star of David

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