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You Are All Here to Listen to a Frog
By Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein Perhaps the strangest commencement speeches of all time began with a few opening remarks given in a high-pitched awkward stutter, followed by the words: “You are all here to listen to a frog.” By frog, the speaker was...
Standing Together Before Rosh HaShanah
By Rabbi Laizer Labkovski This week we read the Torah portion of Nitzavim, which is always read on the Shabbat before Rosh HaShanah. The Baal Shem Tov explains that the verse “You stand today” refers to Rosh HaShanah — “the day of great judgment.” The...
The Stories We Tell: Introducing the Jewish Museum of Buffalo
By Jill Abromowitz Gutmann This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo, reminds us that truth and integrity are the bedrock of a just society. As the Israelites stand on the threshold of the Promised Land, Moses emphasizes that our actions, and the stories we...
Errol Sull
If you’ve ever attended a baking demonstration at the Jewish Community Center (JCC), chances are you’ve seen Errol Craig Sull in action. Affectionately known as “The Baking Guy,” Errol has become a JCC fixture, captivating audiences with his monthly seasonal baking...
Bruce Levine
This week we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Bruce Levine, who recently completed his 14th Ironman — one of the most grueling endurance events in the world. An Ironman begins with a 2.4-mile swim, continues with a 112-mile bike ride, and finishes with a full...
Erica Brecher
Today we cast our spotlight on Erica Brecher, Buffalo Jewish Federation’s new Senior Director of Communications. Erica brings a rich and varied background in storytelling and communications in this new role leading communication strategy, strengthening brand identity,...
Old Fashioned Honey Cake
By: Robin Kurss Our family celebrated the High Holy Days at Ahavas Achim Lubavitcher Synagogue. Our entire family was there, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins…we’d come and go on Yom Kippur Day, but my darling grandmothers would sit together the ENTIRE day...
Mrs. Maisel’s Famous Brisket
By: Robin Kurss I always serve brisket for Rosh Hashanah, and I am always looking for a recipe with a twist on my original sweet and sour braise. This one comes from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Facebook page. While I miss the show, I can still have her famous brisket!...
Chicken in Plum Sauce
By: Robin Kurss Through the Buffalo Jewish Federation’s Midlife Engagement Initiative, joyfully Jewish Potluck Shabbat Dinners are held monthly. August’s dinner was graciously hosted by Nancy Nathan. She made one of the most delicious chicken dishes I’ve ever had! She...