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Hard Beginnings and Sacred Opportunities
By Rob Goldberg I remember reading many of Chaim Potok’s books in high school and being struck by the opening lines of his fourth novel In the Beginning. David Lurie, the narrator, recalls a phrase his mother often repeated: “All beginnings are hard.”...
The Cantor’s Cantor
By Hazzan-Rabbi Penny S. Myers On February 12, 2009, I was tasked with calling Beny with devastating news. His former student and Buffalo’s beloved Cantor Susan Wehle, z”l, had perished on Flight 3407. I remember the conversation vividly:Me: Cantor...
Recalling Grief
By Sharon Cramer Letters obtained through Freedom of Information requests, with nearly all lines blacked out: this is how I picture the history of my father and his three uncles. Although I knew that my father’s uncles came to Chicago from Vienna after...
Julie and Mike Weinberg
Sometimes, one moment can change the course of a life. For Julie and Mike Weinberg, that moment came in 2012 when they traveled to Israel with the Buffalo Jewish Federation. They returned not only with a deeper connection to the Jewish homeland but also with a renewed...
Nikki and Jordan Balsom
Whether you’re a lifelong Buffalonian or a proud transplant, each of us has the power to shape Jewish life in Western New York. Over the past several weeks, we’ve been highlighting individuals whose leadership, involvement, and support of the Campaign for Jewish...
Brenda Feldstein
We all have the power to shape Jewish life. Over the coming weeks, we’re highlighting individuals who make a meaningful impact on Jewish Buffalo—especially through the Annual Campaign for Jewish Buffalo. Today, we’re proud to feature filmmaker Brenda Feldstein. Brenda...
Marion Burros’ Famous Plum Torte
By: Robin Kurss The house that I grew up in had a plum tree in the backyard. Every fall, my grandma Esther and I would make plum jam together…it’s still one of my favorite childhood memories. Not everyone likes to can their own jam, so here’s a wonderful alternative...
Peach Poundcake
By: Robin Kurss Happy Labor Day weekend! The summer flew by so quickly but there is still beautiful produce to remember it by. Here’s a delicious way to use peaches, a great make ahead for the holiday. Serves 12 INGREDIENTS:• 1 cup butter, softened• 2 cups sugar• 6...
Bean Salad
By: Robin Kurss Every weekend in the summer, my mom would make Bean Salad…made famous in the 70’s with a really sweet oil-based dressing and every canned bean you can imagine! We loved it, but I think you may like this updated version better. Serves 4-6 INGREDIENTS:•...