Remembered and Renewed
Remembered and Renewed By Ezra Rich There is nothing like a Buffalo summer, a time when our region’s beauty and cultural treasures are in full bloom. If one is fortunate, there may even be a few slower moments to reflect on the past before the High Holidays and...Shema, finishing year one of a Temple President
Shema, finishing year one of a Temple President By Joe Glickman I volunteered after several requests to lead Congregation Shir Shalom in the important position of President. I have been on the board of Congregation Shir Shalom, and previously Temple Beth Am for many...Following Her Lead
Following Her Lead By Samantha Stevens This past April, I made the remarkable transition into motherhood when I welcomed my daughter, Evelyn Joy, into the world. When I reflect upon the lessons learned, one thing has become perfectly clear – parenthood is a profound...Welcome to 21st century Judaism
Welcome to 21st century Judaism By Blaine Schwartz Way back in the 1970s, a popular band named Sly and the family Stone had a number one hit song called “Family Affair.” The chorus, “It’s a family affair, it’s a family affair,” frames this song as family members...Counting Down to High Holy Days
Counting Down to High Holy Days By Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein When addressing a group of rabbis several years back, a colleague of mine quipped, “this week we begin the Book of Leviticus, the moment rabbis begin worrying about High Holy Days.” It was March. Rosh...
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- Israel-American Council urges Ed Sheeran to toss Macklemore from tour after criticizing Israel onstage September 6, 2026The rapper chanted "Free Palestine" and invoked the terms "apartheid" and "genocide" during his opening sets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey over the weekend. -- The post Israel-American Council urges Ed Sheeran to toss Macklemore from tour after criticizing Israel onstage appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Derek Caney
- Israeli expats voting case dismissed by Israel’s High Court September 6, 2026Citizens planning travel to Israel to vote were dropped from the voting rolls without their knowledge. -- The post Israeli expats voting case dismissed by Israel’s High Court appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Deborah Danan
- Israeli ministers unveil plans to encourage voluntary Palestinian emigration from Gaza September 6, 2026Proposals spark condemnation from international powers and some American Jewish groups. -- The post Israeli ministers unveil plans to encourage voluntary Palestinian emigration from Gaza appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Tomer Almagor
- He went to a different Manhattan synagogue every week. Here’s what it taught him. September 6, 2026Andrew Waxman set out to write a Yelp for synagogues, and discovered the Jewish community's diversity. -- The post He went to a different Manhattan synagogue every week. Here’s what it taught him. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Silow-Carroll
- AfD initially gets 44.4% of votes, opening the possibility it could govern the German state of Saxony-Anhalt September 6, 2026Far-right party head Ulrich Siegmund says the victory will shake the whole country. -- The post AfD initially gets 44.4% of votes, opening the possibility it could govern the German state of Saxony-Anhalt appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Toby Axelrod
- Hollywood’s Jews take sides in Mark Ruffalo-Paramount antisemitism row September 4, 2026The actor has come under fire for his language linking a media merger to Israel's actions in Gaza. -- The post Hollywood’s Jews take sides in Mark Ruffalo-Paramount antisemitism row appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Lapin
- Jewish institutions spend record-high $1 billion on security September 4, 2026Plus, a Judaica shop distances itself from Mamdani after the mayor's visit. -- The post Jewish institutions spend record-high $1 billion on security appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff
- Spanish far-right activists use Nazi-style salutes in anti-migrant protests September 4, 2026The group Núcleo Nacional said the gesture “represents our ancestors.” -- The post Spanish far-right activists use Nazi-style salutes in anti-migrant protests appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- US House passes bill stripping federal funds from universities that boycott Israel September 3, 2026The measure had the support of 203 Republicans, 33 Democrats and one Independent. But not all Jewish representatives voted in favor. -- The post US House passes bill stripping federal funds from universities that boycott Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Sharon Udasin
- Ultra-Orthodox leaders meet with Trump in the White House September 3, 2026Plus, Kathy Hochul leads Bruce Blakeman by 16 points. -- The post Ultra-Orthodox leaders meet with Trump in the White House appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.New York Jewish Week Staff