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Rooted, Not Rigid
By Miriam Abramovich Purim has passed, but one of the most well-known phrases from the Megillah is still lingering with me: v’nahafoch hu - “it was turned upside down.” In the third chapter of the Megillah the story halts with a moment that feels final: each and every...
The Joy of Holy Partnership
By Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein In the Torah, shemen katith, beaten olive oil, was considered the best. Made by pounding or crushing the olives with a mortar rather than using machinery, the process produces clear, pure oil, the only oil allowed to be used in our ancient...
Embracing Joy, and 30 Other Types of Happiness
By Rabbi Sara Rich This week we celebrated Rosh Chodesh Adar – the celebration of the new month of Adar. While all new months are causes for celebration, the month of Adar is uniquely designated as a month of joy. Rav Yehuda teaches in the Talmud, that “when Adar...
BBYO Alumni
This week, we are proud to spotlight two respected and accomplished BBYO alumni in Jewish Buffalo: Ken Polk and Adam Fogel! BBYO is an international teen organization that aims to involve more Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences. Chapters all over North...
Could This Be You
This week’s Community Spotlight looks a little different because the person we’re spotlighting isn’t in the room…yet. The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies is cleverly searching for its next Director of Development with help from Federation’s My Jewish Buffalo...
Jordan Edelstein
This week, Buffalo Jewish Federation proudly spotlights Jordan Edelstein, a NEXTGen co-chair working strategically on recruiting and retaining young adult Jewish engagement. Originally from New York City and one of three triplets, Jordan currently works for the...
Avgolemono Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
By: Robin Kurss It’s supposed to warm up today, but on Friday, there’s always time for Chicken Soup, no matter what the weather. Hoping the lemon brings some sunshine to your Shabbat! Ingredients:• 2 T olive oil• 2 leeks, sliced thinly (just the white part)• 2...
Everything Bagel Salmon Patties
By: Robin Kurss My grandma Esther lived in Miami Beach but spent the summer months with us at our house. She was a marvelous cook, and we loved when she made dinner. Wednesday nights meant salmon patties. Food writer Chani Apfelbaum makes a similar patty out of tuna...
Salmon Rolls with Dipping Sauce
By: Robin Kurss These salmon rolls are fun to make, gluten free and a delicious alternative to most hor’s d’oeuvres that are wrapped in puff pastry (which I love). They are also versatile; add any other filling ingredients you’d enjoy. Makes 10 servings...