Zevi Lewis-Friedman
Zevi Lewis-Friedman February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), and each Friday this month, we are casting spotlights on community members who face disability in their lives. Today, we are honored to share a spotlight written by Cantor Susie...Annabelle Smith
Annabelle Smith February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), and each Friday this month, we are casting spotlights on community members who face disability in their lives. Today, we shine our light on Annabelle Smith, a University at Buffalo...Harley Block
Harley Block We are adding a twist to our regular community spotlights and today are pleased to introduce one of our beloved community pets, Harley Block! He is the 14 and ½ year old springer doodle and furry child of Stacey and Neil Block and brother of Abby and...Kenan Onel
Kenan Onel We are honored to spotlight one of the newest members of our Buffalo Jewish medical community, Kenan (Ken) Onel, MD, PhD. Ken serves as the Chief of Clinical Genomics and Director of the Center for Precision Oncology and Cancer Prevention at Roswell Park...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...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- ‘That’s Simchas Torah’: The Jewish Val Kilmer moment you might have missed April 4, 2025The late actor referenced a relatively obscure Jewish holiday during his first film debut. -- The post ‘That’s Simchas Torah’: The Jewish Val Kilmer moment you might have missed appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- Texas bakery reportedly becomes first bagel shop to be named James Beard Award finalist April 4, 2025Jewish-founded Starship Bagel also won “Best Bagel” at the 2023 New York Bagelfest. -- The post Texas bakery reportedly becomes first bagel shop to be named James Beard Award finalist appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- From ‘October 8’ to ‘The Encampments,’ these new documentaries illuminate the post-Oct. 7 American experience April 4, 2025The five new documentaries include "October 8," "The Encampments," "Blind Spot," “The New Jew: Days of War" and “The Children of October 7." -- The post From ‘October 8’ to ‘The Encampments,’ these new documentaries illuminate the post-Oct. 7 American experience appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- Jews at Tufts are furious over ICE seizing a pro-Palestinian grad student. But they’re wary of joining protests for her. April 4, 2025Some activists have sought to turn Rümeysa Öztürk’s case into a rallying cry against Israel, turning off some Jews. -- The post Jews at Tufts are furious over ICE seizing a pro-Palestinian grad student. But they’re wary of joining protests for her. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- Federal spending cuts could affect aid for Holocaust survivors and kosher Meal on Wheels deliveries April 4, 2025The Department of Health and Human Services says that "critical services" will not be impacted amid mass layoffs and a sweeping reorganization. -- The post Federal spending cuts could affect aid for Holocaust survivors and kosher Meal on Wheels deliveries appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Asaf Elia-Shalev
- Pennsylvania Jewish groups condemn ‘genocide’ slogan on Gisele Fetterman’s charity April 4, 2025The sheet, draped over the Free Store in the town of Braddock, reads "Genocide John, Genocide Gisele, Blood on your hands." -- The post Pennsylvania Jewish groups condemn ‘genocide’ slogan on Gisele Fetterman’s charity appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ben Sales
- Noah Wyle, star of HBO’s ‘The Pitt,’ recites Shema on screen April 4, 2025The Jewish actor tapped his father's Russian-Jewish heritage in the creation of his character, known as "Dr. Robby." -- The post Noah Wyle, star of HBO’s ‘The Pitt,’ recites Shema on screen appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- A Republican senator called Chuck Schumer ‘Fuhrer’ April 4, 2025The insult is the latest antisemitic volley directed at Schumer, who has also been called "Palestinian" by President Trump. -- The post A Republican senator called Chuck Schumer ‘Fuhrer’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- The Ben of Ben & Jerry’s is asking Unilever to let his ice cream brand go April 4, 2025The buy-back attempt comes after years of contention over the brand's political activism around Israel. -- The post The Ben of Ben & Jerry’s is asking Unilever to let his ice cream brand go appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- 80 years after Auschwitz, kosher food will be sold in its town of Oświęcim April 4, 2025The Auschwitz Jewish Center is now selling packaged kosher food, in a move both practical and symbolic. -- The post 80 years after Auschwitz, kosher food will be sold in its town of Oświęcim appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov