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...Hadar Borden
Hadar Borden Throughout the month, we are spotlighting the newest members of the Buffalo Jewish Federation’s Board of Governors. Today we are pleased to highlight Hadar Borden, Director of the University at Buffalo’s Startup and Innovation Collaboratory. She...Maxine Awner
Maxine Awner Throughout the month, we are shining a spotlight on the newest members of Buffalo Jewish Federation’s Board of Governors. Today, we are pleased to highlight Maxine Awner, Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth...Sam Shatkin
Sam Shatkin Throughout the month, we are delighted to spotlight the newest members of the Buffalo Jewish Federation’s Board of Governors. Today, we proudly feature Samuel (Sam) Shatkin Jr., a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Amherst, NY. Sam has...
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- Half of Americans think the U.S. is ‘too supportive’ of Israel June 24, 2026Six out of ten American voters did not think the Iran war was worth it, a new Quinnipiac poll found. -- The post Half of Americans think the U.S. is ‘too supportive’ of Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jackie Hajdenberg
- 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