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Let’s Take It Out Instead
By Rabbi Ed Rosenthal A few years ago, I was the Hillel Rabbi of a small liberal arts college in St. Petersburg, Florida; and since it was in Florida, of course our Hillel had a Jewish Scuba Club called “Scubi Jew.” So, I was teaching a group of Scubi Jew...
The Power of Storytelling
By Wendy Weisbrot As Manager of the Holocaust Education Resource Organization (HERO), my most profound responsibility is overseeing our Speakers Bureau—a group I’m honored to be part of. It includes two Holocaust Survivors and ten Second and Third Generation...
Second Chances and Sacred Memory
By Lauren Bloomberg This week's Torah reading comes from Parashat Chol HaMoed Pesach (Numbers 9:1–14 and Numbers 28:19–25). These passages focus on the observance of Passover, including the laws of Pesach Sheni—the “Second Passover”—which offers a second chance...
Ozzy Ennis
Today, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Ozzy Ennis, one of three graduating seniors who have played a vital role in leading Federation’s Student to Student® (STS) program. STS is an initiative that brings Jewish high school students into classrooms to share their...
Zelda Abramovich
Today, we are proud to shine a spotlight on Zelda Abramovich, one of three graduating seniors who have played a vital role in leading Federation’s Student to Student® (STS) program. STS is an initiative that brings Jewish high school students into classrooms to share...
Evie Weinstein
Today, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Evie Weinstein, a beloved and influential leader in Jewish Buffalo. Best known for her tenure as Executive Director of the Bureau of Jewish Education (BJE), Evie has worn many hats in our community—including Department Head...
Stuffed Eggplant
By: Robin Kurss This week, as we celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day), I wanted to share a recipe for one of my favorite Israeli dishes… Serves 4 INGREDIENTS:• 2 large eggplants• 2 tsp saltFilling:• 1 lb ground beef or turkey• 2 onions, finely chopped•...
Salmon Braid with Pesto
By: Robin Kurss I find a lot of recipe inspiration on Instagram. My friend Lori shared this recipe with me from one of her favorite posts. It’s such an international sensation that both her sister-in-law and daughter, both living in Israel, coincidentally shared the...
Deconstructed Lemon Meringue Pie
By: Robin Kurss I love Lemon Meringue pie. We made this deconstructed one at our Into the Kitchen for Passover cooking class a few weeks ago. It has a few steps, but all can be done days in advance and put together before just before serving. It’s the perfect light...