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Counting What Truly Counts
By Rus Devorah Wallen I'm Rus Devorah Wallen, and I'd like to share my T for 2, my Torah thought for two minutes, more or less.Parshas Bamidbar opens with a census — a Divine command to count each Jew. At first glance, this seems like dry math. A count flattens...
Trust the Journey
By Linda Barat This week, we read Behar and Bechukotai, a double portion rich with spiritual and ethical meaning. Behar introduces the laws of Shemita and Yovel—reminding us to release, to restore, to return. In Bechukotai, we see the blessings that come from...
Reflections on 60 Years of Torah and Commitment
By Cantor Mark Horowitz On the 13th of Iyar in 5725, the Torah portion of the week was Emor. I stood before the congregation of my Conservative synagogue, Temple Beth El in Cedarhurst, NY, to chant the b’rachot (blessings) and read from the Torah in public for...
Jonathan Epstein
This Sunday, June 1, the Tri-State Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs (FJMC) and the Temple Beth Tzedek (TBT) Brotherhood will honor Jonathan D. Epstein, President of both organizations, with the prestigious Ma’asim Tovim ("Good Deeds") Award—the highest...
Rogers-Ben Ezra Family
Today, we’re delighted to shine a light on one of the newest families in Jewish Buffalo: Andrew Rogers, Neta Ben Ezra, and their children, Ariya and Gabriel. Neta, originally from Jerusalem and raised in a traditional Jewish household, met Andrew while serving as a...
Roger and Max Schapiro
Today, we shine a spotlight on the father-and-son team of Roger and Max Schapiro, the leaders behind Schapiro Insurance Agency. North Buffalo native Roger Schapiro founded the business in Clarence in 1993, and his son Max, now 28, joined him three years ago. Their...
Easy Potato Knishes
By: Robin Kurss Our last session of Into the Kitchen for this season saw a dozen bakers learning how to make a dozen knishes to take home and enjoy! For those who couldn’t attend, I thought you’d like this easy and delicious version to try whenever you have a...
Grandma Esther’s Blintzes
By: Robin Kurss Shavuot is right around the corner, and I thought it would be a perfect time to share my Grandma Esther’s blintz recipe. She would make these ahead and freeze them in little packages of 2 until we would come over for a blintz fest. As a child, I admit...
Grilled Feta and Vegetable Salad
By: Robin Kurss Today is Lag B Omer, the 33rd day of the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot. Some customs for the day involve barbecues and other joyful outdoor activities. Here’s a favorite recipe inspired by Jamie Oliver, for your BBQ or indoor meal, no...