Cantor Mark Spindler
Cantor Mark Spindler A beloved member of Jewish Buffalo’s clergy for four decades, Cantor Mark Spindler is being celebrated by his congregation this Shabbat and in the coming month. Temple Beth Tzedek will honor Cantor Spindler as he retires this summer and becomes...What I Saw at UB
What I Saw at UB By Richard Laub I’ve recently returned from an extended visit to Israel to encounter news of eroded support for the Jewish nation among some groups of our fellow citizens. This impelled me to share a recent personal experience and what it taught me....Basted Tofu Bowls
Basted Tofu Bowls By: Robin Kurss My daughter and our grandchildren are coming to visit next week. I am beyond excited! They are vegetarians and I am always looking for a meal that will please them and satisfy my meat-loving husband. These bowls can be adapted to...Give716
Give716 A New Collaboration By now, you might have seen that Federation is again participating in Give 716 Day – a day of charitable giving, supported by the Buffalo Bills and Sabres Foundations. This week’s spotlight is not on any one person, but rather, it’s...Chadash
Chadash By Daniel Mink The Hebrew word chadash can be translated as renew, or restore, or repair. Spiritually, its gematria (ancient mystic alphanumeric code and numerological system) equivalent, 308, signifies encouragement and support from the divine realm,...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- J Street defends co-sponsoring College Democrats convention featuring Hasan Piker July 21, 2026The liberal pro-Israel group pushed back after critics said its presence at the event legitimized Piker. -- The post J Street defends co-sponsoring College Democrats convention featuring Hasan Piker appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- Argentina’s Jews turn a World Cup chant into a call for justice 32 years after the AMIA bombing July 20, 2026“Today we cannot lose … our memory” resounded during the annual memorial gathering in Buenos Aires. -- The post Argentina’s Jews turn a World Cup chant into a call for justice 32 years after the AMIA bombing appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Juan Melamed
- Hungarian Jewish chess legend Judit Polgár declines offer to fill presidency July 20, 2026The chess icon declined Prime Minister Peter Magyar's invitation to become the country's ceremonial head of state. -- The post Hungarian Jewish chess legend Judit Polgár declines offer to fill presidency appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- As Israel urged caution, these Syrian Jews lobbied the U.S. to lift sanctions on Syria July 20, 2026An unlikely alliance of a Syrian-American son of Palestinian refugees and a Syrian Jewish cantor drove their campaign. -- The post As Israel urged caution, these Syrian Jews lobbied the U.S. to lift sanctions on Syria appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Theia Chatelle
- Where does Andy Burnham, the new British prime minister, stand on Israel and antisemitism? July 20, 2026The Labour politician has been increasingly critical of Israel over time. -- The post Where does Andy Burnham, the new British prime minister, stand on Israel and antisemitism? appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Kelly Hartog
- Trump rejects Mamdani vow to arrest Netanyahu in NYC July 20, 2026Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is in "an active conversation" with the city's legal department about arresting the Israeli prime minister. -- The post Trump rejects Mamdani vow to arrest Netanyahu in NYC appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- Rahm Emanuel targets Morris Katz over scandal-plagued Graham Platner campaign July 20, 2026Plus, Mamdani tests legality of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. -- The post Rahm Emanuel targets Morris Katz over scandal-plagued Graham Platner campaign appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- How Michigan’s Senate race is testing pro-Israel Jews’ loyalty to the Democratic Party July 20, 2026Some Jewish communal leaders in the state say they would vote, or fundraise, for Mike Rogers if the strident Israel critic beats Haley Stevens. -- The post How Michigan’s Senate race is testing pro-Israel Jews’ loyalty to the Democratic Party appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- Why Argentina and Spain’s World Cup final became a proxy for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict July 17, 2026Online supporters have cast Sunday's football match as a symbolic contest, reflecting the countries' sharply different foreign policies and fueling antisemitic conspiracy theories. -- The post Why Argentina and Spain’s World Cup final became a proxy for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Juan Melamed
- We asked Jewish teens of color what they wish other Jews understood July 17, 2026Four young people share how they balance race, religion and culture — and why they're tired of having to prove they belong. -- The post We asked Jewish teens of color what they wish other Jews understood appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Rania Levin