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By Mike Steklof, Ed.D. For many years now, I have spent a portion of Friday night learning the weekly parsha, the Torah portion of the week. I also try each year to choose another Torah commentary to read alongside the weekly parsha. This year, that was Rabbi...
Life’s Brass Ring
By Rob Goldberg Hope springs eternal this month with the start of a new NFL season. For 32 teams, there is one ultimate measure of success: winning the Super Bowl - the brass ring of professional football. Anything less can feel like failure. And here in...
The Roots That Sustain Us
By Erin Casper Recently, I’ve spent a lot of time looking back on all the Jewish Buffalo experiences that made me who I am today. There wasn’t one transformative moment that connected me to Jewish life. Instead, that connection grew over time because, again and again,...
Sara O’Brien
At Buffalo Jewish Federation, a talented team works with dedication and compassion to connect our community — though not everyone is seen out and about. Today, we’re delighted to cast a spotlight on team member Sara O’Brien, who is a parttime copyeditor for...
Judith and Daniel Kantor
For Judith and Daniel Kantor, a lifetime of involvement in Jewish Buffalo has never really been about the titles they held, the events they organized or even the dollars they helped raise. It has been about people. “Building community one by one,” is how Judy...
Izzy Ehrlich
For University at Buffalo junior Izzy Ehrlich, BBYO is more than an organization, it is a formative part of her own Jewish story and an opportunity to help a new generation of teens write theirs. Izzy, who studies political science and international trade at UB, grew...
Aunt Dolores and Cousin Barbara’s Stuffed Cabbage
By: Robin Kurss During the celebration of Sukkot, it's customary to prepare and eat "stuffed foods" to be enjoyed with friends in the sukkah. One of the reasons behind the stuffed foods, particularly vegetables, is that they represent the abundance of the harvest....
Lox and Bagel Bread Pudding
By: Robin Kurss It’s hard to believe that Break the Fast is upon us. Here’s an easy, make ahead crowd pleaser! Makes 8 servings Ingredients:• 1 cup 2% Milk• 5 large Eggs• 5 large egg whites• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper• 2 Everything Bagels, torn or cut into 1” pieces• 5...
Honey Cake Mandelbrot
By: Robin Kurss My Grandma Esther Grossman made mandelbread for every holiday. When she moved to Florida, she would send us a tin of them monthly as well. I’ve adapted her recipe for Rosh Hashanah by adding a bit of honey. Wishing you a sweet, happy and healthy New...