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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Agencies

Institutions  /  AgenciesJews in Greater Buffalo have formed complex institutions that provide central services through agency structures, many of which evolved from all volunteer groups, to more complex staffed organizations. Agencies support community planning,...

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Buffalo—Now Home

Buffalo—Now Home

 Sokolivka: Once Home Buffalo—Now HomeUstingrader Unterstitzung Verein Ladies Auxiliary at a social event at the Town Casino in Williamsville, NY, c. 1940s. Courtesy of Sue and Eric Recoon.Making a life in FreedomThe initial immigrant Sokelifke generation worked low...

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Sokolifkers are Beautiful

Sokolifkers are Beautiful

Sokolivka: Once Home Sokolifkers are BeautifulSlutsky Cousin Club with members of the Recoon and Shuman families, courtesy of Sue and Eric Recoon.Nostalgia and ReunionBy the time of the first major reunion of Sokolivker descendants took place in Buffalo over 1990 to...

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Sokolivka: Once Home Resources

Sokolivka: Once Home Resources

Sokolivka: Once Home ResourcesEdith and Morris Carrel’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, Temple Emanu-el. Top row, left to right: Ruthie Carrel (Birnberg); Harold Carrel, Harry Carrel; Abe Carrel; Avram Finger; Louis Finger; Hy Carrel; Dickie Carrel Bobby Carrel; Alan Carrel...

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Sokolivka: Once Home Acknowledgments

Sokolivka: Once Home Acknowledgments

Sokolivka: Once Home AcknowledgmentsLeslie Shuman with Irv, Marilyn and Cathy Shuman and the extended Shuman family, 1960s. Courtesy of Charlie Shuman.In Loving Memory Leslie Shuman Kramer Community leader, activist and advocate. 1961-2022Our thanks to Leslie Shuman...

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