Could This Be You
Could This Be You This week’s Community Spotlight looks a little different because the person we’re spotlighting isn’t in the room…yet. The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies is cleverly searching for its next Director of Development with help from Federation’s My...Jordan Edelstein
Jordan Edelstein This week, Buffalo Jewish Federation proudly spotlights Jordan Edelstein, a NEXTGen co-chair working strategically on recruiting and retaining young adult Jewish engagement. Originally from New York City and one of three triplets, Jordan currently...Marcy Sikorski
Marcy Sikorski This week, we are excited to spotlight and celebrate Federation team member Marcy Sikorski, who was recently promoted to Assistant Director of Finance at the Buffalo Jewish Federation. Marcy joined Federation in January 2021 as our Accounts Receivable...Blaine Schwartz
Blaine Schwartz This Friday, get to know Blaine Schwartz, Buffalo Jewish Federation’s new president! Blaine is a partner at Lippes Mathias, LLP, where he has practiced commercial real estate law for more than two decades. Prior to joining the firm, he spent 14 years...Noam Pines
Noam Pines This week, we are proud to spotlight Professor Noam Pines, Chair of the Department of Jewish Thought at the University at Buffalo. His teachings include courses on the Holocaust, antisemitism, and the American Jewish experience. His research interests...
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