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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...
Every Day Matters
By Rob Goldberg I just turned 65 and have been thinking about what is traditionally associated with that milestone: retirement. Retirement of course refers to the time of life when one chooses to permanently leave the workforce behind, to literally withdraw from...
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...
Todd Hennessy
Today we cast a spotlight on the keynote speaker for the HERO (Holocaust Education Resource Organization) Educator Conference on March 12, 2024, Todd Hennessy. Todd is a Facilitator and Educator with Echoes & Reflections and at the conference will be presenting on...
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....
Fresh Fruit Tart
By: Hannah Mink The warm weather that we have been getting here in Buffalo recently has made me excited for the Spring! So, this week, we will be making one of my favorite Spring desserts: Fruit tart. For this recipe, you can choose any fruit you look. I love kiwi,...