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There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

Nov 25, 2022 | Jewish Thought of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo

There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch By Logan Woodard Favoritism, Deception, and Stew. No, this isn’t a description of the newest Colleen Hoover book. This is a bit from this week’s Torah portion, Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9) I vividly remember learning...

Rabbi Sara Rich

Nov 25, 2022 | Community Member Spotlight, My Jewish Buffalo

Rabbi Sara Rich Sara Rich Receives Kantor Professional Award Buffalo Jewish Federation will present the Judith & Daniel Kantor Professional Service Award to Rabbi Sara Rich, Executive Director of Hillel of Buffalo, at the Award Ceremony and Annual Meeting on...

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole

Nov 25, 2022 | Nosh of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo

Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole By Sari Arrow The holidays are always great when you have good food and even better company! However, sometimes we have an abundance of leftovers and we simply do not know what to do with them to prevent eating the same meal for the...

Spinach Artichoke Bites

Nov 18, 2022 | Nosh of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo

Spinach Artichoke Bites By Sari Arrow Looking for a nosh (wink wink) to serve your friends and family before your Thanksgiving feast? I know I am planning now! Traditionally, chips and dip or vegetable platters are served at my Thanksgiving gathering. However, I am...

Giving Thanks

Nov 18, 2022 | Jewish Thought of the Week, My Jewish Buffalo

Giving Thanks By Rabbi Adam J Rosenbaum Thanksgiving, at least how it’s celebrated in America, is not a Jewish holiday per se. Certainly, its origin story is uncomfortable given our modern sensibilities. But to me, the holiday has always felt Jewish. Gathering with...

Howard Rosenhoch

Nov 18, 2022 | Community Member Spotlight, My Jewish Buffalo

Howard Rosenhoch Howard Rosenhoch Receives 2022 Endowment Leadership Award The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies awards its 2022 Endowment Leadership Award to Howard Rosenhoch in recognition of his commitment to LIFE & LEGACY® at Buffalo as well as his...

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Jewish Telegraphic Agency

From McConnell to McCarthy, Republican leaders criticize Trump’s dinner with Holocaust denier November 30, 2022
Meanwhile, Trump told Fox News that if Nick Fuentes had expressed his views at the table, "it wouldn't have been accepted." -- The post From McConnell to McCarthy, Republican leaders criticize Trump’s dinner with Holocaust denier appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Ron Kampeas
Comedian Freddie Roman, who brought the Borscht Belt to Broadway, dies at 85 November 29, 2022
An old-school tummler, he served for years as dean of the Friars Club, the show biz clubhouse on E. 55th St. -- The post Comedian Freddie Roman, who brought the Borscht Belt to Broadway, dies at 85 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Andrew Silow-Carroll
Jewish passengers booted off Lufthansa flight in May are getting $20,000 payouts November 29, 2022
The German airline company is making payments to more than 100 Hasidic passengers who were denied boarding back in May. -- The post Jewish passengers booted off Lufthansa flight in May are getting $20,000 payouts appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jackie Hajdenberg
Walmart pulls $40 ‘elegant sunscreen scarves’ that were actually Jewish prayer shawls for Christians November 29, 2022
"Elegant Sunscreen Scarves Sun Block Shawl Scarf Beach Shawl Towel Clothing Accessories for Women Judaism (Blue)" was actually meant for Messianics. -- The post Walmart pulls $40 ‘elegant sunscreen scarves’ that were actually Jewish prayer shawls for Christians appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Philissa Cramer
Deeply Jewish comedy is having a moment, even as antisemitism rocks pop culture November 29, 2022
Jewish comics are navigating a tricky social climate by leaning into their Jewishness. -- The post Deeply Jewish comedy is having a moment, even as antisemitism rocks pop culture appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jackie Hajdenberg
Meet the bartender behind New York’s new Hanukkah-themed cocktail bar November 29, 2022
Naomi Levy is bringing the Maccabee Bar, with cocktails like the Latke Sour and Everything Bagel Martini, to NYC in December. -- The post Meet the bartender behind New York’s new Hanukkah-themed cocktail bar appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Julia Gergely
Trump’s former antisemitism envoy calls Trump out for meeting with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes November 28, 2022
"No responsible American, and certainly no former President, should be cavorting with the likes of Nick Fuentes and Kanye West," Elan Carr tweeted. -- The post Trump’s former antisemitism envoy calls Trump out for meeting with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Ron Kampeas
Eric Adams meets with interfaith leaders to discuss fighting hate crimes November 28, 2022
UJA-Federation will offer micro grants, up to $5,000, to organizations fostering intergroup relations. -- The post Eric Adams meets with interfaith leaders to discuss fighting hate crimes appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jacob Henry
Leonard Cohen’s 1973 Yom Kippur War concerts to be dramatized in TV series by ‘Shtisel’ writer November 28, 2022
The series, based on a 2022 book, will be filmed in Israel in 2024. -- The post Leonard Cohen’s 1973 Yom Kippur War concerts to be dramatized in TV series by ‘Shtisel’ writer appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Gabe Friedman
Jewish Australian Football League draftee faces barrage of online antisemitism November 28, 2022
Harry Sheezel is one of a few Jews to play in Australian football, which is comparable to rugby. -- The post Jewish Australian Football League draftee faces barrage of online antisemitism appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Jacob Gurvis