Sonia Gellman Young
Sonia Gellman Young Following the third anniversary of October 7, Buffalo Jewish Federation is proud to cast a spotlight on Board member and professional artist Sonia Gellman Young, whose most recent international collaborative project is contributing to healing and...Brianna Heltz
Brianna Heltz This week, we are delighted to cast another spotlight on a Federation team member, whose hard work is essential to everything we do. Brianna Heltz joined the team earlier this year and supports our administrative data cataloging and organizations...Sara O’Brien
Sara O’Brien At Buffalo Jewish Federation, a talented team works with dedication and compassion to connect our community — though not everyone is seen out and about. Today, we’re delighted to cast a spotlight on team member Sara O’Brien, who is a parttime copyeditor...Judith and Daniel Kantor
Judith and Daniel Kantor For Judith and Daniel Kantor, a lifetime of involvement in Jewish Buffalo has never really been about the titles they held, the events they organized or even the dollars they helped raise. It has been about people. “Building community one by...Izzy Ehrlich
Izzy Ehrlich For University at Buffalo junior Izzy Ehrlich, BBYO is more than an organization, it is a formative part of her own Jewish story and an opportunity to help a new generation of teens write theirs. Izzy, who studies political science and international trade...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- Pitt officials say some Jewish students were interviewed for campus antisemitism report October 22, 2026The university did not divulge the specifics of its Jewish community research. -- The post Pitt officials say some Jewish students were interviewed for campus antisemitism report appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- AIPAC to halt direct campaign contributions and candidate endorsements October 21, 2026The pro-Israel lobby announces it will continue to operate its Super PAC, while focusing on mobilizing individual donors. -- The post AIPAC to halt direct campaign contributions and candidate endorsements appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Sharon Udasin
- El-Sayed campaign hires Jewish outreach director October 21, 2026The consultant, Lenore Goldman, joined the team amid a push in progressive Jewish get-out-the-vote efforts. -- The post El-Sayed campaign hires Jewish outreach director appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- Mamdani appoints Jewish scholar to lead NYC’s judicial panel October 21, 2026Plus, Bloomberg sends $80 million to Democrats — but worries about the party moving left on Israel. -- The post Mamdani appoints Jewish scholar to lead NYC’s judicial panel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- Herzog calls for crackdown on violent West Bank settlers as olive harvest tensions mount October 21, 2026The Israeli president’s remarks preceded the IDF detention of NYC politician Brad Lander and other activists. -- The post Herzog calls for crackdown on violent West Bank settlers as olive harvest tensions mount appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Deborah Danan
- IDF detains NY Democrat Brad Lander and dozens of activists during West Bank harvest trip October 21, 2026The U.S. congressional candidate was participating in an effort to protect Palestinian olive growers from settler violence. -- The post IDF detains NY Democrat Brad Lander and dozens of activists during West Bank harvest trip appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Sharon Udasin
- Christiane Amanpour exits CNN with a legacy shaped by the debate over Israel October 21, 2026The veteran war correspondent earned acclaim for challenging the powerful, but her Mideast reporting drew sharp criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel viewers. -- The post Christiane Amanpour exits CNN with a legacy shaped by the debate over Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Silow-Carroll
- In this Florida district, politicians battle over who most supports Israel October 21, 2026Scott Singer criticized Rep. Jared Moskowitz for not backing the Iran war at a synagogue debate ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. -- The post In this Florida district, politicians battle over who most supports Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- When a Jewish hockey owner took a stand against a Russian team to defend Soviet Jewry October 21, 2026The Philadelphia Flyers' legendary 1976 game against the Soviet Red Army resonates in a documentary. -- The post When a Jewish hockey owner took a stand against a Russian team to defend Soviet Jewry appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jon Marks
- Dustin Hoffman and other stars celebrate the Jewish connection to Israel October 20, 2026Dustin Hoffman, Gene Simmons and others perform in benefit for the Sha’ar HaNegev Resilience Centre. -- The post Dustin Hoffman and other stars celebrate the Jewish connection to Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ryan Torok