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Sunset, Sunrise
By Rob Goldberg For many, this week’s Torah portion, Tzav (Leviticus 6:1–8:36), can feel repetitive and distant. Yet beneath its detailed ritual language lies enduring insight into how our people create sacred space and sustain community. Its themes also resonate...
THE SMALL ALEPH OF VAYIKRA – “Egoless?”
By Rus Devorah Wallen The Book of Vayikra opens with a subtle visual whisper. וַיִּקְרָא אֶל־מֹשֶׁה - And He called to Moshe…” But in the Torah scroll the final letter of that first word, the aleph of ויקרא, is written smaller than the others. A tiny letter, easy to...
Ultimate Betrayal and Forgiveness
By Rabbi-Cantor Penny S. Myers The Exodus from Egypt, יציאת מצרים (y’tzi’at mitzrayim), is one of the most significant events in the Torah. It marks the transformation of the Israelites from an enslaved people into a liberated nation and lays the foundation for their...
Victor Wishna
This weekend, Buffalo welcomes Kansas City playwright Victor Wishna for a special residency centered on his moving play Tree of Life, presented by the Jewish Repertory Theatre in partnership with the Buffalo Jewish Federation and the Foundation for Jewish...
Girl Scouts
This Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the unique and longstanding history between Girl Scouts and Jewish women and girls. Thursday, March 12, marked National Girl Scout Day, which recognized the first convening of what would later become the Girl Scouts of...
Gloria Tetewsky
This is the sound of Six million songs and dreamsSix million questionsSix million answersAnd six million reasons for being a Jew - Gloria Parnas Tetewsky When Gloria Parnas went to elementary school in 1930s St. Louis, she was the only Jew in the school. And...
Susie Fishbein’s Tri-Color Gefilte Fish
By: Robin Kurss It’s hard to believe that Passover is here next week and so, it’s time to get busy making some old favorites. My grandmother used to hak (chop) 25 pounds of fish for her gefilte fish each year. She lovingly made the fish broth to cook the balls in, and...
Dried Cherry and Apricot Scones
By: Robin Kurss My sister-in-law came for a visit last weekend. She loves breakfast more than any other meal and so I made my favorite scones for her. I hope that you like them too! Makes 6 Ingredients:• 2 c flour + 2 Tbsp• 3 Tbsp sugar• 1 Tbsp baking powder• 1 tsp...
“14 Flavor” Quinoa Salad
By: Robin Kurss My friend Lori’s Sister-in-Law Amy introduced me to this incredible salad a long time ago. This is my version of it. It’s easy to make and clearly adaptable to your tastes. Add or delete any of the mix ins to suit your fancy. It is even better the...