Levi Fichman
Levi Fichman Buffalo Jewish Federation proudly works with and collaborates with all Jewish Buffalo organizations to weave threads of connection, including Hillel of Buffalo. Today, we are pleased to introduce Levi Fichman, Hillel of Buffalo’s new Israel Fellow....Welcome to 21st century Judaism
Welcome to 21st century Judaism By Blaine Schwartz Way back in the 1970s, a popular band named Sly and the family Stone had a number one hit song called “Family Affair.” The chorus, “It’s a family affair, it’s a family affair,” frames this song as family members...Frozen Key Lime Pie
Frozen Key Lime Pie By: Robin Kurss I love key lime pie. This one is a great summer dessert as it is easy to make and is served frozen so you can make it ahead and enjoy it for days…if it lasts that long! Serves 8 Ingredients:For the Crust:• 1½ cups Biscoff Cookie...Ellen Sterman
Ellen Sterman Every summer, Jewish people – near and far – seek out the unique respite of Chautauqua Institution. It’s a tradition for many, and this week, Federation casts its spotlight on community member Ellen Sterman, who knows just how special Chautauqua...Counting Down to High Holy Days
Counting Down to High Holy Days By Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein When addressing a group of rabbis several years back, a colleague of mine quipped, “this week we begin the Book of Leviticus, the moment rabbis begin worrying about High Holy Days.” It was March. Rosh...
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- NY Young Republican treasurer seen with club president after Nazi salute suspension August 10, 2026Plus, a 25-year-old former IDF soldier dies of suicide in New York. -- The post NY Young Republican treasurer seen with club president after Nazi salute suspension appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- Bernie Sanders urges Democrats to ban ‘corrupt’ AIPAC spending in primaries August 10, 2026AIPAC responded that Sanders wanted to "blacklist Americans who disagree with him." -- The post Bernie Sanders urges Democrats to ban ‘corrupt’ AIPAC spending in primaries appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- Michigan rabbis call to protect Jewish delegates at convention after AG, fearing harassment, pulls out of event August 10, 2026A new petition underscores anxieties about growing antisemitism in the state’s Democratic coalition. -- The post Michigan rabbis call to protect Jewish delegates at convention after AG, fearing harassment, pulls out of event appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- South Carolina’s Republican Senate nominee will likely be pro-Israel, but no match for Lindsey Graham August 10, 2026Matching Graham’s level of foreign policy experience and focus on the Middle East, a region he often visited, would be difficult. -- The post South Carolina’s Republican Senate nominee will likely be pro-Israel, but no match for Lindsey Graham appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Sharon Udasin
- How 3 Jewish refugees from the Nazis built Iceland’s classical music scene from scratch August 10, 2026Iceland's prime minister closed the borders to Jews — but three men who slipped in changed the country's history. -- The post How 3 Jewish refugees from the Nazis built Iceland’s classical music scene from scratch appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jenna Gottlieb
- Shabbat protests outside Jerusalem cafe show no sign of abating August 10, 2026Police were out in force for the sixth straight week at what has become a flashpoint in the long-running fight between secular and religious Israelis. -- The post Shabbat protests outside Jerusalem cafe show no sign of abating appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Theia Chatelle
- New York City funds a Cornell Tech project tied to Israel’s Technion August 7, 2026Plus, Satmar leaders met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at City Hall. -- The post New York City funds a Cornell Tech project tied to Israel’s Technion appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- I’m Korean and Jewish. The college essay forced me to confront how I’m seen — and how I want to be seen. August 7, 2026The 2023 Supreme Court ban on affirmative action and Oct. 7 attack on Israel changed things for mixed-race Jewish teens, one reports. -- The post I’m Korean and Jewish. The college essay forced me to confront how I’m seen — and how I want to be seen. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Benjamin Waner
- Israeli court delays Ben-Gvir’s plans for an Israeli ‘Crocodile Alcatraz’ August 7, 2026The Israeli security minister has proposed using the animals to help guard Palestinian prisoners involved in the Oct. 7 massacres. -- The post Israeli court delays Ben-Gvir’s plans for an Israeli ‘Crocodile Alcatraz’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Deborah Danan
- Montenegro’s tiny Jewish community navigates uncertain territory as hostility toward Israel increases August 7, 2026The country has been a top destination for Israeli tourists, but a recent brawl has unsettled some. -- The post Montenegro’s tiny Jewish community navigates uncertain territory as hostility toward Israel increases appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Larry Luxner