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...Talia Fuld
Talia Fuld This week, Federation is proud to spotlight NEXTGen’s final co-chair. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Talia Fuld is a two-time graduate of the University at Buffalo, where she earned a degree in Biomedical Engineering, followed by a Master of Business...Alan Morinis
Alan Morinis Welcoming Alan MorinisAuthor of The Shabbat Effect The Buffalo Jewish community is excited to welcome back Dr. Alan Morinis during his current book tour. Alan is the founder of The Mussar Institute and one of the leading voices in the contemporary revival...Sophia Veffer Upstander Award
Sophia Veffer Upstander Award The Holocaust Education Resource Organization’s (HERO) award season is around the corner, and nominations are due soon. To inspire nominations of award-worthy leaders in Western New York, we are proud to spotlight past recipients of the...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- Jewish anti-Zionist David Orkin defeats incumbent in NY Assembly primary June 24, 2026Orkin’s victory comes at a time when debates over Israel have become increasingly prominent within Democratic politics. -- The post Jewish anti-Zionist David Orkin defeats incumbent in NY Assembly primary appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- Mamdani touts ‘Babies not Bombs’ messaging after flexing political muscle in the New York primaries June 24, 2026Trump reacts: “America the Beautiful will NEVER be a Communist Country!!!” -- The post Mamdani touts ‘Babies not Bombs’ messaging after flexing political muscle in the New York primaries appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- Trump brands NYC’s victorious Israel critics as ‘communists’ June 24, 2026Mamdani-backed Israel critics swept the primaries. -- The post Trump brands NYC’s victorious Israel critics as ‘communists’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- Israel’s path to a World Cup berth would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe. June 24, 2026Israel faces longer odds in Europe than it would in Asia, yet officials say political animosity leaves them little choice. -- The post Israel’s path to a World Cup berth would be easier through Asia. Here’s why it’s sticking with Europe. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Deborah Danan
- 5 takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, King Mamdani and more June 24, 2026What the Democratic Party’s left-wing lurch in New York City means for Jews. -- The post 5 takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, King Mamdani and more appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- Nathan Straus made his fortune at Macy’s — and spent it fighting disease in New York and Palestine June 24, 2026A new book explores the Jewish values and personal tragedies that inspired a Jewish philanthropist of the Gilded Age. -- The post Nathan Straus made his fortune at Macy’s — and spent it fighting disease in New York and Palestine appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Charles Munitz
- AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer June 24, 2026AIPAC poured $5.7 million into Boafo’s campaign through its super PAC, United Democracy Project. -- The post AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- A massive mah jongg festival is coming to New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage June 24, 2026Celebrate the Jewish connections to this beloved Chinese game in Lower Manhattan on Sunday and Monday. -- The post A massive mah jongg festival is coming to New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.70 Faces Media
- The Mamdani effect: Democratic incumbents now have to worry about being too pro-Israel June 24, 2026All of the NYC mayor’s congressional picks won in Tuesday’s primaries. And they all campaigned on cracking down on the Jewish state. -- The post The Mamdani effect: Democratic incumbents now have to worry about being too pro-Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ami Eden
- DOJ investigates coffee shop that banned Rep. Goldman as his support for Israel threatens to topple his reelection bid June 23, 2026Goldman was banned from a Brooklyn cafe that said it did not serve "genocide enablers." -- The post DOJ investigates coffee shop that banned Rep. Goldman as his support for Israel threatens to topple his reelection bid appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov