Rabbi
Heschel Greenberg
Rabbi Greenberg is the founder and director of the JDC. Rabbi Greenberg is an
internationally renowned Judaic scholar, author of several books and of hundreds of
scholarly and popular articles. Rabbi Greenberg has reached and touched the lives of tens
of thousands of Jews and non-Jews through his weekly TV program and the thousands of hours
he has spent teaching and lecturing. |
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Rabbi
Yehoshua Greenberg
Our newest addition to the staff is Rabbi Yehoshua Greenberg. Yehoshua was known among his
colleagues as a walking encyclopedia. His panoramic knowledge of Jewish knowledge coupled
with his unassuming and warm personality and infinite patience has made Yehoshua a very
popular addition to the Jewish community. His official position is the JDC’s
education director and Dean of the Institute for Jewish Literacy. Yehoshua is available
for private study sessions. |
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Mrs.
Lea Greenberg
Lea Greenberg is the co-founder and director of the JDC. A Judaic scholar and mother of
eleven, Lea has endeared herself to so many through her informal teaching, hospitality and
hundreds of hours she spends counseling. The Greenberg home – and the homes of other
staff members – is literally open 24 hours a day for guests, and people who are
thirsty for knowledge, warmth and a kind heart. |
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Rabbi Pinchas Young
Rabbi Young combines business with Jewish teaching and outreach. Rabbi Pinchas Young is
dynamic, vibrant, full of infectious Chassidic warmth and joy. Rabbi Young is part of our
volunteer staff, who devotes every spare minute to Jewish learning, outreach and helping
others. "Pinnie" has already begun several innovative programs that combine
sports with Torah learning. It is a sheer delight to participate in one of Rabbi
Young’s classes and lectures. |
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Rabbi
Laizer Labkovski
Rabbi Labkovski – or "Laizer" as he is called affectionately – is the
Program Director of the JDC. Laizer is responsible for the incredibly popular Jewish Art
Calendar, Ethnic Shabbatons, Rent-a-Sukkah, the Jewish Renaissance Fair, Chinese Auction,
Matzah Bakery, Shabbat display, Shabbat packages, UPS, and many other innovative programs.
Rabbi Labkovski’s energy and ingenuity have helped make the JDC the Jewish
organization on the cutting edge of quality Jewish programming |
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Mrs.
Channi Labkovski
Mrs. Channi Labkovski is our resident woman scholar. In addition to her acclaimed Hebrew
classes, and her teaching responsibilities at Kadimah and the Hebrew High, Channi has
introduced an innovative workshop entitled "Helping moms help their kids with Hebrew
homework." Channi is also available for private tutorials in diverse areas of Jewish
knowledge. |
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Rabbi
Avraham Meir Shuman
Rabbi Shuman with roots in Buffalo has returned here to join his father’s business
and to serve as rabbi of the Federation Housing, instructor at the Hebrew High and
volunteer staff member of the JDC. Rabbi Shuman’s warmth, wisdom and wit have
endeared him to the entire community. Rabbi Shuman teaches a weekly class at the JDC. His
inimitable teaching style has made him a very popular lecturer in Buffalo. |
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Mrs.
Brocha Leah Greenberg
Brocha Leah is arguably the Buffalo Jewish community’s most dynamic educator. In the
short time she has been here, she has started and led the most popular children’s and
women’s programs. Her profound knowledge, warm and charismatic personality, rare
sensitivity are some of the assets that have made the JDC earn its distinction as an
organization with a mind, heart and soul. Brocha Leah’s official title is Youth
Director, but her scope includes every age and background. |
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Mrs.
Sonia Young
Sonia – a volunteer staff member – is a graduate of Ohel Chana Seminary in
Melbourne Australia, with honors. Sonia is an accomplished artist and a warm, dedicated
teacher who has initiated several classes and programs in the short time she has been
here. Sonia is also available for private tutorials. |
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