Stu Boyar & Jonathan Safir
Stu Boyar & Jonathan Safir Jewish American Heritage Month continues with today’s spotlight on two local Jewish men who have made their mark in the world of American sports. First featured in the May/June Jewish Journal, Stu Boyar spent decades earning the respect...Gale Burstein & Honorable Peter Allen Weinmann
Gale Burstein & Honorable Peter Allen Weinmann As Jewish American Heritage Month continues, so does Federation’s spotlight series on Buffalo Jews who have had modern influence in their respective areas of work. Today, we cast the spotlight on Gale Burstein, Erie...Dr. Sandra Block
Dr. Sandra Block This Jewish American Heritage Month, Federation is proud to spotlight the local Jewish leaders and innovators who are also featured in the current issue of the Jewish Journal. First up, we cast a spotlight on Dr. Sandra Block, author and physician....Ryan Piken
Ryan Piken This week, Federation proudly spotlights Ryan Piken as she concludes her time as the Springboard Fellow at Hillel of Buffalo. A University at Buffalo alumna, Ryan first connected with Buffalo’s Jewish community through Hillel’s Jewish Learning Fellowship...Joseph Hassett and Brian Kern
Joseph Hassett and Brian Kern Buffalo Jewish Federation is thankful every single day for the officers and law enforcement professionals who keep our community safe. This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight two of them, Joseph Hassett and Brian Kern, who are Federation’s...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- Mamdani praises rabbinic group’s gala honorees for working ‘to bring Israelis and Palestinians closer together’ June 3, 2026Plus, revisiting the Jewish roots of the Knicks' anthem ahead of Game 1 of the NBA finals. -- The post Mamdani praises rabbinic group’s gala honorees for working ‘to bring Israelis and Palestinians closer together’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- NC Democrats reject Gaza genocide resolution following campaign by Jewish caucus June 3, 2026“Now we feel like we have a home again,” one local Jewish Democratic leader said following the vote. -- The post NC Democrats reject Gaza genocide resolution following campaign by Jewish caucus appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- Scott Wiener, ‘lefty Jew’ who said Israel committed genocide, advances in California race to replace Pelosi June 3, 2026A pro-Israel challenger against Rep. Ro Khanna fell far short as Israel roils Golden State House races. -- The post Scott Wiener, ‘lefty Jew’ who said Israel committed genocide, advances in California race to replace Pelosi appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- Staunch Israel critic and Gaza trauma surgeon Adam Hamawy wins NJ-12 primary June 3, 2026Hamawy's victory makes him the latest in a string of vocally pro-Palestinian candidates to win the Democratic nomination for Congress. -- The post Staunch Israel critic and Gaza trauma surgeon Adam Hamawy wins NJ-12 primary appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award June 2, 2026The winner of the 2026 Sami Rohr Prize will be named this month. -- The post Finalists announced for lucrative Jewish literary award appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Lisa Keys
- At the Vatican with Chicago’s mayor, a rabbi gave Pope Leo a White Sox kippah June 2, 2026Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann said she thanked the pontiff for recognizing the humanity of both Israelis and Palestinians. -- The post At the Vatican with Chicago’s mayor, a rabbi gave Pope Leo a White Sox kippah appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- Anti-Israel PAC is spending $2M to boost 3 progressives in NYC June 2, 2026Plus, Dan Goldman and Brad Lander traded barbs about Israel in their first televised debate. -- The post Anti-Israel PAC is spending $2M to boost 3 progressives in NYC appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- ‘Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians,’ Carney says as he unveils effort to address antisemitism June 2, 2026A Jewish community leader and former lawmaker will helm the new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion. -- The post ‘Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians,’ Carney says as he unveils effort to address antisemitism appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- Trump says Netanyahu ‘turned his Troops around’ after he asked Israel not to bomb Beirut June 2, 2026For the second time in two months, the U.S. president is taking credit for a ceasefire in Lebanon. -- The post Trump says Netanyahu ‘turned his Troops around’ after he asked Israel not to bomb Beirut appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Philissa Cramer
- Smotrich’s surprise appearance at Israel Day Parade sparks backlash from NY and Jewish leaders June 2, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who skipped the parade, said he was "offended" by the far-right Israeli minister's presence. -- The post Smotrich’s surprise appearance at Israel Day Parade sparks backlash from NY and Jewish leaders appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson