Rabbi Yehuda Lorber
Rabbi Yehuda Lorber Today we are thrilled to cast a spotlight on Rabbi Yehuda Lorber, who founded the official Chabad of Niagara Falls USA in 2024. In just a short time, Rabbi Lorber has made tremendous strides in building awareness and respect for the Jewish...Sabatino Cimato
Sabatino Cimato This week, we are honored to cast a spotlight on a terrific community partner: Sabatino Cimato, Superintendent of the Kenmore Tonawanda Union Free School District. Sabatino formally began his collaborative relationship with Buffalo Jewish Federation in...Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies
Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies The Buffalo Jewish Federation is honored to spotlight the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies, one of our Gold 2025 Corporate Sponsors. The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies mission is to empower donors to fulfill their...Amherst Memorial Chapel
Amherst Memorial Chapel The Buffalo Jewish Federation is honored to spotlight Amherst Memorial Chapel, LLC, one of our Gold 2025 Corporate Sponsors. A full-service funeral home built specifically to accommodate all Jewish religious practices, whether Orthodox,...Sabres Foundation
Sabres Foundation The Federation is honored to spotlight the Buffalo Sabres Foundation, one of our Platinum 2025 Corporate Sponsors. Striving to identify and support organizations in Western New York with similar core values, the Buffalo Sabres Foundation focuses on...
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- Long before he built the Knicks’ roster, Leon Rose coached at a JCC in South Jersey June 12, 2026Rose, the Knicks' Jewish team president, has been honored by a number of Jewish organizations. -- The post Long before he built the Knicks’ roster, Leon Rose coached at a JCC in South Jersey appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss
- Jane Yolen, children’s book author whose ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87 June 12, 2026Yolen published her first book at 22 and brought 450 titles to press, according to her family. -- The post Jane Yolen, children’s book author whose ‘The Devil’s Arithmetic’ became a Holocaust classic, dies at 87 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Penny Schwartz
- Hebrew Union College claims Ohio’s charity-law suit violates its First Amendment rights June 12, 2026The Reform seminary has filed a motion to dismiss a suit it argues infringes on Jewish doctrine. -- The post Hebrew Union College claims Ohio’s charity-law suit violates its First Amendment rights appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- Dozens of pro-Israel activists rally outside Park Slope Food Coop June 12, 2026Plus, an Astoria synagogue celebrates its 100-year anniversary. -- The post Dozens of pro-Israel activists rally outside Park Slope Food Coop appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- 6 months after her father was killed at Bondi Beach, Sheina Gutnick has become a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia June 12, 2026The Hanukkah massacre in Sydney has transformed the mother of three into an international figure. -- The post 6 months after her father was killed at Bondi Beach, Sheina Gutnick has become a leading antisemitism advocate in Australia appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Nomi Kaltmann
- This rabbi made history in the civil rights era. I had to tell his story. June 12, 2026The author is the co-writer and producer of a one-man play about Allen Secher, the last surviving rabbi from a pivotal protest in June 1964. -- The post This rabbi made history in the civil rights era. I had to tell his story. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Roger Rapoport
- 13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968. Now, some are returning to tell their story. June 12, 2026A trip bringing back Jews who left Poland during a government-sponsored antisemitic campaign exposed a dark open wound in the country's history. -- The post 13,000 Jews were driven out of Poland in 1968. Now, some are returning to tell their story. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- UK Jewish leaders demand answers after Muslim police group paper calls Zionism a form of hatred June 12, 2026A leading Jewish group called the report a potential "direct challenge to the integrity of policing" in Britain. -- The post UK Jewish leaders demand answers after Muslim police group paper calls Zionism a form of hatred appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Kelly Hartog
- Gwyneth Paltrow draws backlash after starring in ad for luxury Israeli development June 12, 2026“It's refreshing to see A-listers who refuse to bow to pressure," said one industry insider. -- The post Gwyneth Paltrow draws backlash after starring in ad for luxury Israeli development appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Kelly Hartog
- Jacob Reses, Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, to leave administration June 11, 2026Reses is perhaps the closest Jewish official in the vice president's orbit. -- The post Jacob Reses, Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, to leave administration appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Joseph Strauss