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Casting Our Ballots for Democracy
By Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein Genesis 23:1-25:18 A week ago Sunday, I had a proud fatherly moment as I watched my eldest child vote for the first time. She and I braved the long lines at the Amherst Senior Center to cast her ballot. And, while Ashirah and I have had...
Shorter Days, Bigger Mindfulness
By Talia Fuld As we approach November and the Thanksgiving season, many of us naturally begin to reflect on gratitude. The colder weather and shorter days can make life feel a bit slower and more routine, but they also offer an opportunity to appreciate the blessings...
Just Put It into Waze!
By Rabbi Sara Rich I will confess, I have been living in Buffalo for almost 10 years, and I still use a GPS to drive to most places. Not to Temple Beth Tzedek (I got that one down!), my children’s schools, or the grocery store. But if I’m going somewhere unfamiliar,...
Mark Kneitinger
Today, we cast our spotlight on Jewish community member Mark Kneitinger, one of the recent recipients of the Network of Religious Communities’ Religious and Community Service Award Honorees for 2026. Mark was joined at the 42nd Annual Awards Dinner last week by Rabbi...
Chad Houston
Following a month’s worth of collaboration between the Buffalo Jewish Federation and the 5/14 Memorial Foundation, Federation is proud to cast a spotlight on Chad Houston, Executive Director of the 5/14 Memorial Foundation. For Chad remembering the past is inseparable...
Dr. Sarah Berga
Earlier this week, 45 women gathered to learn from esteemed physicians Dr. Sarah Berga and Dr. Gale Burstein. Federation highlighted Dr. Burstein in May during Jewish American Heritage Month. This week, we are thrilled to cast the spotlight on Dr. Berga. Dr. Sarah L....
Pumpkin Kugel With Pecan Streusel
By: Robin Kurss Serves 6-8 I came across this recipe on The Nosher website. It caught my eye because it not only looks delicious and seasonal but is incredibly easy to put together with ingredients you probably already have in the house. It’s equally delicious as a...
No Bake Chai Chocolate Pots de Crème
By: Robin Kurss Havdalah is the beautiful ceremony that marks the end of Shabbat and welcomes the beginning of the new week. An important part of the ritual is the spice box, or besamim, which holds fragrant spices that are passed around and smelled as Shabbat comes...
Pumpkin Bread
By: Robin Kurss I’ve really tried to not give in to eating and drinking pumpkin yet, my revolt against fall I suppose. Then I came across this recipe and just couldn’t help baking....... Ingredients:Pumpkin Spice Streusel• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted• 1/2 cup...