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The Freedom to Remember, the Freedom to Bless
By Linda Barat As we celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend, I’m thinking of last week’s double portion Chukat-Balak, and find myself reflecting on the many meanings of freedom. The Israelites’ journey through the wilderness reminds us that freedom is not merely...
The Essence of Adaptive Leadership
By Rob Goldberg I love to read, but rarely do I read the same book twice. Lately, however, I have turned to Audible to revisit some favorites. Each time I listen anew, I am surprised by what I discover: a story I had forgotten, a line that suddenly feels profound, or...
Thank you’s – lost and found
By Sharon Cramer Sorcerers of memory abound, with a flourish they bring back my mother’s garden, my father’s upholstery shop near Chicago, my husband’s laugh. If only the chairs my father reupholstered could talk! Lately, memories of my father and his shop magically...
Stephanie Newberger
Buffalo Jewish Federation proudly works with and collaborates with all Jewish Buffalo organizations to weave threads of connection, including Hillel of Buffalo. Today, we cast a spotlight on Stephanie Newberger, Hillel’s new Springboard Fellow. A Buffalo native,...
Milo Smith
To close out Pride Month, Buffalo Jewish Federation is proud to cast another spotlight on a LGBTQ+ voice in our community. Milo Smith (he/they) is a queer, transgender man and a member of Temple Beth Zion. He has been part of Buffalo's Jewish community since June...
Cantor Mark Horowitz
Every June, the LGBTQIA+ community celebrates Pride Month, a month that includes a variety of gatherings and experiences as a way of recognizing the influence queer-identifying people have had on society. June was chosen for Pride Month because the Stonewall Riots...
Thai Mango Salad
By: Robin Kurss Here’s a great salad for a July 4th cookout. Easy to throw together and tastes even better the next day! Ingredients:Salad:• 3 mangoes, sliced thinly• 1 cucumber, sliced thinly• 1 red pepper, sliced thinly• 1 green pepper, sliced thinly• 1 small red...
No Bake Orange and Pistachio Swirl Cheesecake with a Biscoff Crust
By: Robin Kurss I can’t believe that this is the last Friday of June! Here’s another no bake dessert for a hot summer day. It needs to chill for 8 hours, so plan accordingly! Ingredients:Crust:• 1 ¾ cups Biscoff cookie crumbs• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar• 6...
Mediterranean Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner
By: Robin Kurss When the weather is beautiful, it’s nice to spend less time in the kitchen and I came across this sheet pan dinner that is easy to make, full of summer vegetables, and is delicious. Hope you’ll agree! Serves 4 Ingredients:For the sheet pan • 1 pint...