Sep 19, 2025 | Nosh of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo
Mrs. Maisel’s Famous Brisket By: Robin Kurss I always serve brisket for Rosh Hashanah, and I am always looking for a recipe with a twist on my original sweet and sour braise. This one comes from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Facebook page. While I miss the show, I can...
Sep 19, 2025 | Community Member Spotlight, My Jewish Buffalo
Bruce Levine This week we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Bruce Levine, who recently completed his 14th Ironman — one of the most grueling endurance events in the world. An Ironman begins with a 2.4-mile swim, continues with a 112-mile bike ride, and finishes with a...
Sep 19, 2025 | Jewish Thought of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo
Standing Together Before Rosh HaShanah By Rabbi Laizer Labkovski This week we read the Torah portion of Nitzavim, which is always read on the Shabbat before Rosh HaShanah. The Baal Shem Tov explains that the verse “You stand today” refers to Rosh...
Sep 12, 2025 | Nosh of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo
Chicken in Plum Sauce By: Robin Kurss Through the Buffalo Jewish Federation’s Midlife Engagement Initiative, joyfully Jewish Potluck Shabbat Dinners are held monthly. August’s dinner was graciously hosted by Nancy Nathan. She made one of the most delicious chicken...
Sep 12, 2025 | Community Member Spotlight, My Jewish Buffalo
Erica Brecher Today we cast our spotlight on Erica Brecher, Buffalo Jewish Federation’s new Senior Director of Communications. Erica brings a rich and varied background in storytelling and communications in this new role leading communication strategy, strengthening...
Sep 12, 2025 | Jewish Thought of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo
The Stories We Tell: Introducing the Jewish Museum of Buffalo By Jill Abromowitz Gutmann This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo, reminds us that truth and integrity are the bedrock of a just society. As the Israelites stand on the threshold of the Promised...
Sep 5, 2025 | Nosh of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo
Marion Burros’ Famous Plum Torte By: Robin Kurss The house that I grew up in had a plum tree in the backyard. Every fall, my grandma Esther and I would make plum jam together…it’s still one of my favorite childhood memories. Not everyone likes to can their own...
Sep 5, 2025 | Community Member Spotlight, My Jewish Buffalo
Julie and Mike Weinberg Sometimes, one moment can change the course of a life. For Julie and Mike Weinberg, that moment came in 2012 when they traveled to Israel with the Buffalo Jewish Federation. They returned not only with a deeper connection to the Jewish homeland...
Sep 5, 2025 | Jewish Thought of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo
Hard Beginnings and Sacred Opportunities By Rob Goldberg I remember reading many of Chaim Potok’s books in high school and being struck by the opening lines of his fourth novel In the Beginning. David Lurie, the narrator, recalls a phrase his mother...
Aug 29, 2025 | Nosh of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo
Peach Poundcake By: Robin Kurss Happy Labor Day weekend! The summer flew by so quickly but there is still beautiful produce to remember it by. Here’s a delicious way to use peaches, a great make ahead for the holiday. Serves 12 INGREDIENTS:• 1 cup butter, softened• 2...
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