Risé Kulick
Risé Kulick Today we cast our spotlight on Jewish Buffalo leader Risé Kulick, winner of the 2025 Kipnis- Wilson/Friedland Award presented earlier this week at the International Lion of Judah Conference in Atlanta. Risé was joined in Atlanta by fellow Buffalo Lions...Mike Steklof
Mike Steklof We are delighted to cast a spotlight today on Dr. Mike Steklof who was appointed earlier this week as the new Executive Director of Hillel of Buffalo. In his new role, Mike will lead Hillel of Buffalo’s work to foster a vibrant, inclusive community that...Federation’s New 2025 Board Members
Federation’s New 2025 Board Members On this first Friday of the New Year, we are excited to shine a spotlight on the Federation’s newest Board Members: Ann Marie Carosella, Marni Marciano, Armand Morrison, Ron Sadler and Sonia Gellman Young. Ann Marie Carosella...FJP’s 2025 Executive Committee
FJP’s 2025 Executive Committee For our final spotlight of 2024, we are delighted to feature the newly elected Executive Committee for the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies (FJP): Craig Z. Small, President; Jeff Bagel and Richard Steinberg, Vice Presidents; Penelope...Jordana Maisel
Jordana Maisel Forty years ago, Temple Beth Tzedek member Ed Steinfeld founded, and for decades has led the University at Buffalo’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center). Today, we are proud to cast a spotlight on Jordana Maisel who will...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- Jewish New Yorkers turn out to support Miriam, a popular Israeli restaurant hit with anti-Israel graffiti January 26, 2025The Park Slope eatery was was vandalized early Sunday with red lettering that said “GENOCIDE CUISINE” and “ISRAEL STEALS CULTURE.” By brunch, the place was packed. -- The post Jewish New Yorkers turn out to support Miriam, a popular Israeli restaurant hit with anti-Israel graffiti appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- A gift shop at Auschwitz? New films and a graphic memoir explore the contradictions of ‘dark tourism’ January 26, 2025Millennial authors and filmmakers add their voices to a growing genre about Holocaust heritage tours. -- The post A gift shop at Auschwitz? New films and a graphic memoir explore the contradictions of ‘dark tourism’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Silow-Carroll
- Elon Musk to far-right German political party: ‘There is too much focus on past guilt’ January 26, 2025Musk's virtual appearance at an AfD rally closely followed his delivery of what some saw as a Nazi salute at a Trump event. -- The post Elon Musk to far-right German political party: ‘There is too much focus on past guilt’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Philissa Cramer
- Trump says he is pressing leaders of Arab nations to take in Gaza Palestinians January 26, 2025Trump said he had already pressed Jordan to accept Gazans and would do the same with Egypt. -- The post Trump says he is pressing leaders of Arab nations to take in Gaza Palestinians appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Philissa Cramer
- Reversing Biden’s pause, Trump to deliver 2,000-pound bombs to Israel January 26, 2025The decision removes a hold Joe Biden had placed on the bombs due to concerns about the way Israel would use them. -- The post Reversing Biden’s pause, Trump to deliver 2,000-pound bombs to Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ben Sales
- American hostage Keith Siegel reportedly to be released from Gaza in coming days January 26, 2025The report on NBC News, citing Israeli sources, is a sign that Siegel is alive. -- The post American hostage Keith Siegel reportedly to be released from Gaza in coming days appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ben Sales
- Report: Freed hostage Emily Damari asked if American-Israeli Keith Siegel could take her place January 24, 2025Damari's request was rejected, according to the report by Israel's Channel 12 news. -- The post Report: Freed hostage Emily Damari asked if American-Israeli Keith Siegel could take her place appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Philissa Cramer
- 14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame January 24, 2025Plus, Ian Kinsler becomes the first Jew to earn Baseball Hall of Fame votes in 12 years -- The post 14 athletes and personalities inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jacob Gurvis
- Just 50 Holocaust survivors will be at Auschwitz for the 80th anniversary of its liberation January 24, 2025The dwindling numbers offer a stark representation of the declining population of survivors who are still able to tell their stories. -- The post Just 50 Holocaust survivors will be at Auschwitz for the 80th anniversary of its liberation appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Toby Axelrod
- 12 Holocaust survivors share their stories on a Times Square billboard January 24, 2025A project of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, the billboard aims to draw attention to the experiences and stories of New York’s dwindling population of survivors. -- The post 12 Holocaust survivors share their stories on a Times Square billboard appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss