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Creating Shabbat for Yourself
By Mike Steklof, Ed.D. A few years ago, I was exposed for the first time to Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s The Sabbath. In this masterpiece, Heschel tells us that, “the Sabbaths are our great cathedrals” and he argues that Shabbat is a realm of time, distinct from the...
An Antidote for an Upside Down World
By Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein When they were very little, our children loved the book “Silly Sally” by Audrey Wood which told the story of an eccentric woman who “went to town walking backward, and upside down.” Along the way, she encounters different equally eccentric...
Emet – Truth.
By Cantor-Rabbi Penny S. Myers The colloquialism “speak your truth” is confounding to me because my conception is different than how many might interpret its meaning. Over the past several years, being asked for ‘my truth’ left me bewildered as it felt, and still...
Robert Hirsch
This week we cast our community spotlight on artist and educator Robert Hirsch. Robert grew up in the NYC area, earned his BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology (1971) and his MFA from Arizona State University (1974). After spending many years out west, he came...
Cast and Crew of Esther Barbie
Today we cast our spotlight on the cast and crew of Congregation Shir Shalom’s Purim spiel parody that envisions Esther leaving Shushan for the Real World to help a young woman become a rabbi. Written by Rabbi Alex Lazarus-Klein, the script is replete with comedy and...
Brian Kern
We are honored to cast a spotlight this week on Amherst Police Department (APD) Senior Traffic Investigator Brain Kern, who plays an integral role in securing Jewish Buffalo. Brian has been a police officer with the APD since 2000. Born in Long Island, his father was...
Lemon Orzo with Asparagus
By: Hannah Mink While it may not feel like it, we have officially entered Spring! And with Spring comes so many seasonal recipes to try. So, this week, we are making Lemon Orzo with Asparagus! To make this dish, you will need orzo pasta, olive oil, a shallot, garlic,...
Chocolate Mint Hamantashen
By: Hannah Mink Growing up, I always looked forward to Purim. Every year, my synagogue would host a huge Purim Carnival. I would dress up in a costume, participate in a Purim Spiel, play different games, and participate in a raffle! In lieu of Purim, we are making...
Strawberry Basil Avocado Toast
By: Hannah Mink This week, we are making the perfect meal for any time of day: Strawberry and basil avocado toast! You can make this dish for a sweet a savory brunch, an afternoon snack, or an appetizer. This avocado toast recipe is the perfect dish for early Spring....