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On the Threshold of Renewal
By Miriam Abramovich It is a universal feeling that Labor Day weekend is a threshold. Kids head back to school; adults shift into early fall routines; we prepare for a new season to begin. Culturally, we put so much energy into preparing for new beginnings. We make...
Remembered and Renewed
By Ezra Rich There is nothing like a Buffalo summer, a time when our region's beauty and cultural treasures are in full bloom. If one is fortunate, there may even be a few slower moments to reflect on the past before the High Holidays and back-to-school bonanza. Last...
Shema, finishing year one of a Temple President
By Joe Glickman I volunteered after several requests to lead Congregation Shir Shalom in the important position of President. I have been on the board of Congregation Shir Shalom, and previously Temple Beth Am for many years in one or another executive position. I...
Rona Kaufmann
When Rona Kaufmann moved from Israel to Buffalo nine years ago, the reason was simple. “In one word, what brought me here was love,” she said. Rona had reconnected with her high school sweetheart, an Israeli who had moved to the United States years earlier. After...
Erin Casper
From Centerland to Center Stage, Erin Casper's Jewish Upbringing Helps Her Meet This Moment Long before Erin Casper became the Buffalo Jewish Federation’s Director of Development, she was simply a kid growing up in Jewish Buffalo. And nearly everywhere she turned,...
Sarah Hurwitz
As Buffalo Jewish Federation prepares for its signature event, the 2027 Campaign for Jewish Buffalo Kickoff Event, we are thrilled to spotlight this year’s keynote speaker, Sarah Hurwitz, an award-winning Jewish author and former White House speechwriter. Sarah,...
Holy Noodles
By: Robin Kurss I am always looking for a new dish for the holidays. I came across this one for “Holy Noodles” on kosher.com and the name caught my eye! The recipe perfectly blends fish, pomegranate, and leek into a delicious and easy dish. The ingredients are...
Corn Latkes
By: Robin Kurss Every week during the summer, I love to shop at George’s Produce Market in Williamsville. This week I bought too much corn. This is how I plan to use it up today! Ingredients:• 4 large eggs • ½ cup whole milk • 4 cups corn kernels (about 4 medium...
Mediterranean Quiche
By: Robin Kurss Over the past few weeks, we’ve had a lot of out-of-town company. What a treat it has been to have a full house to feed. I can’t tell you how many eggs we cooked over a 15-day period, but some went into this, one of the most delicious quiches ever!...