Laura Wexler
Laura Wexler January 17, 2020 Community Member Spotlight | My Jewish Buffalo Laura had an experience of a lifetime in Israel with the Buffalo MOMentum group last month. “While experiencing the beauty of the land in Israel, I never expected to learn that nothing is...Andy Gewurz
Andy Gewurz January 10, 2020 Community Member Spotlight | My Jewish Buffalo When Andy Gewurz became the President of Temple Beth Tzedek (TBT) in June 2018, he never imagined that so much of his energy would be focused on keeping his congregation safe and secure. Due...Susan Case DeMari
Susan Case DeMari January 3, 2020 Community Member Spotlight | My Jewish Buffalo Susan Case DeMari became Jewish Buffalo’s first ever Community Security Coordinator in Spring 2019. A native of Buffalo, Susan currently resides in Central New York where she also serves...Dr. Theodore Steinberg
Dr. Theodore Steinberg December 27, 2019 Community Member Spotlight | My Jewish Buffalo When Phyllis and I retired to Buffalo, as so many people do, we thought we would lead a leisurely existence of going to the Buffalo Philharmonic, visiting art galleries, and...The Swerdlin Family
The Swerdlin Family December 20, 2019 Community Member Spotlight | My Jewish Buffalo During the middle of the snow storm last week, the Swerdlin family moved to Buffalo from Birmingham, AL. Dr. Zoey Glick and her husband Matthew Swerdlin, JD made the decision to move...
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- Rep. Jerry Nadler to miss part of impeachment hearing as wife treated for pancreatic cancer January 27, 2020Nadler said he would be in New York this week to meet with doctors and would return to the capital late Monday. The post Rep. Jerry Nadler to miss part of impeachment hearing as wife treated for pancreatic cancer appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Marcy Oster
- Trump set to roll out Israeli-Palestinian peace plan January 27, 2020Trump appeared to link the plan to a broader regional strategy, something Israel has long rejected. The post Trump set to roll out Israeli-Palestinian peace plan appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ron Kampeas
- ‘Thought of revenge became source of strength,’ Holocaust survivor says at Auschwitz commemoration January 27, 2020Poland's president, the only politician to speak, vowed to “always nurture the memory of and guard the truth about what happened here.” The post ‘Thought of revenge became source of strength,’ Holocaust survivor says at Auschwitz commemoration appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Cnaan Liphshiz
- Russian parole commission recommends pardon for Israeli-American Naama Issachar January 27, 2020Her pardon request now goes to President Vladimir Putin, who is expected to make a decision in the coming days. The post Russian parole commission recommends pardon for Israeli-American Naama Issachar appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Marcy Oster
- Mike Bloomberg brings a biblical fire to JCC rally. But the crowd wants details. January 27, 2020Jewish voters at a Florida campaign event want to know whether the former New York mayor's candidacy will resonate in middle America. The post Mike Bloomberg brings a biblical fire to JCC rally. But the crowd wants details. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ron Kampeas
- Iran says it has enriched enough uranium to build a nuclear bomb January 27, 2020Its nuclear chief said his country has stockpiled four times as much uranium than allowed under the 2015 deal with world powers. The post Iran says it has enriched enough uranium to build a nuclear bomb appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Marcy Oster
- 2 gunmen thwarted in robbery attempt inside Baltimore synagogue January 27, 2020Police said the intended victim engaged in a "struggle" with one of the would-be robbers, forcing both to flee. The post 2 gunmen thwarted in robbery attempt inside Baltimore synagogue appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Marcy Oster
- Amar’e Stoudemire wipes away tears upon hearing of Kobe Bryant’s death January 27, 2020News of the helicopter crash that also killed Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter came as Stoudemire was playing in a game in Tel Aviv. The post Amar’e Stoudemire wipes away tears upon hearing of Kobe Bryant’s death appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Marcy Oster
- Woman charged with hate crime for throwing pork chops at upstate NY synagogue January 27, 2020Police said the suspect returned to the synagogue at 3 a.m. to photograph her actions. The post Woman charged with hate crime for throwing pork chops at upstate NY synagogue appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Marcy Oster
- Vampire Weekend wins 2020 Grammy for best alternative album January 27, 2020Frontman Ezra Koenig accepted the award in sandals and socks. The post Vampire Weekend wins 2020 Grammy for best alternative album appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Emily Burack