Torah classes in Buffalo
Rabbi Heschel Greenberg has taught Torah in Buffalo since 1972. He teaches at the Jewish Discovery Center, which he founded, at 831 Maple Rd. in Williamsville (Town of Amherst). Classes are free and open to everyone, in person or on Zoom, and there is nothing to join.
Weekly classes
Daily Dose of Talmud
Four mornings a week in the sea of Talmud.
Genesis: The Stories That Shape Us
Lessons for real life from the Torah’s first book. Refreshments served.
Lunch & Learn: Ethics of Our Fathers
Pirkei Avos over a kosher lunch. Recordings go up on YouTube.
Classes at Canterbury Woods
A Thursday evening class held at Canterbury Woods.
Spirit of Shabbat
Fifteen minutes on the coming Shabbat, with a story to carry into it.
Institute for Jewish Studies: Dispatch From the Future
A five-session course from November 8, with brunch. Register on the JDC website.
Questions people ask
Do I need to sign up or pay?
No. The classes are free and you can just come. The only exception is the Sunday Institute course, which asks you to register on the JDC website.
Can I join from home?
Yes. The Talmud class, the Tuesday Genesis class and Spirit of Shabbat are on Zoom; the link is on the JDC calendar. You can also watch hundreds of Rabbi Greenberg’s recorded classes on this site.
Do I need a background in Jewish learning?
No. Everyone is welcome, whether it is your first class or you have been learning for years.
Is there a minyan?
- Shabbat, 10:00 AM · Shacharis, followed by Kiddush
- Sunday, 8:30 AM · Shacharis
- Monday – Friday, 6:45 AM · Shacharis (8:00 AM in July and August)
Not in Buffalo?
Everything Rabbi Greenberg teaches online is free on this site.