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and she lived
By Rabbi Yonina Andrea Foster, Ph.D. Vayechi Hannalah. Hannah, my mother Anita lived. I was turning away to leave the hospital room where she lay in her bed. While able to talk, with some humor, alert, she was smaller, I saw, contracting into herself as do...
Being the Bigger Person
By Ezra N. Rich As we enter 2025 and put away our menorah and Hanukkah Judaica, we find ourselves still in the cold, dark winter as we seek light and warmth to sustain us in the months ahead. In this week’s parasha (Torah portion) of Vayigash, we are told of a...
Dreams, Light and Growth Mindset
By Rus Devorah Wallen I'm Rus Devorah Wallen, and I'd like to share my T for 2, my Torah thought for two minutes, more or less.In Mikeitz, Pharaoh dreams of a frightening famine, and it’s Yosef who steps forward to interpret. The Talmud in Brochos teach us, “Kol...
Mike Steklof
We are delighted to cast a spotlight today on Dr. Mike Steklof who was appointed earlier this week as the new Executive Director of Hillel of Buffalo. In his new role, Mike will lead Hillel of Buffalo’s work to foster a vibrant, inclusive community that offers diverse...
Federation’s New 2025 Board Members
On this first Friday of the New Year, we are excited to shine a spotlight on the Federation’s newest Board Members: Ann Marie Carosella, Marni Marciano, Armand Morrison, Ron Sadler and Sonia Gellman Young.Ann Marie Carosella is a researcher and psychologist with a PhD...
FJP’s 2025 Executive Committee
For our final spotlight of 2024, we are delighted to feature the newly elected Executive Committee for the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies (FJP): Craig Z. Small, President; Jeff Bagel and Richard Steinberg, Vice Presidents; Penelope Howard, Treasurer and, M. Kim...
Coconut Curry Chicken Soup with Greens
By: Robin Kurss Boy it’s cold outside. That means soup for dinner. This one is quick to put together, uses ingredients you probably have on hand and will warm you up for sure. You can vary the vegetables, adding mushrooms, corn, peas etc. and leave out the chicken for...
Potato, Fennel, and Smoked Salmon Gratin
By: Robin Kurss Sunday Brunch is our favorite meal of the weekend. Although a splurge adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi, this dish is easy to put together, can be served hot or at room temperature and is a sure crowd pleaser! Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS:• ¾ c milk• 1 ¾ c...
Pink Champagne Panna Cotta
By: Robin Kurss I can’t believe it’s almost New Year’s Eve! When the kids were little, we loved going out to celebrate…now we prefer a quiet evening in to enjoy a special dinner and dessert to watch the ball drop in Time’s Square. Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS:• 3/4...