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Generous Giving and Grateful Receiving
By Erin Casper This week’s Torah portion, Terumah, opens with G-d telling Moses to instruct the Israelites to bring gifts “from every person whose heart is so moved.” The gifts G-d describes are a range of materials so the people can build a sanctuary for G-d...
Parshas Mishpatim – Compassionate Leadership
By Rus Devorah Wallen I'm Rus Devorah Wallen, and I'd like to share my T for 2, my Torah thought for two minutes, more or less.Parshas Mishpatim follows the powerful revelation at Har Sinai, grounding that lofty experience in the practical world of ethics, justice,...
The Chuppah Penalty
By Kirstie Henry Valentine’s Day is not a Jewish holiday. Far from it. Notwithstanding the occasion to indulge in a box of chocolates, we don’t need it. Love is infused throughout Jewish tradition and liturgy. Nevertheless, millions of people are celebrating...
TBT's Kesher Inclusion Committee
Throughout February, we have been highlighting members of Jewish Buffalo who face disability in their lives. Today, Robin Kurss, a member of Federation’s professional team, pays special tribute to the members of Temple Beth Tzedek’s Kesher Inclusion Committee who for...
The Ollendorfs
Throughout February, we are casting spotlights on community members who face disability in their lives. Today, we shine our light on the Ollendorf family, among the newer members of Jewish Buffalo. Joan and Jon Ollendorf and their 36-year-old son Jeffrey recently...
Zevi Lewis-Friedman
February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), and each Friday this month, we are casting spotlights on community members who face disability in their lives. Today, we are honored to share a spotlight written by Cantor Susie Lewis-Friedman. There...
Kasha Varnishkes
By: Robin Kurss We frequently had Shabbos Dinner at my Grandma Esther Grossman’s house. Her Kasha and Varnishkes were THE BEST. Somehow, it took her all day to make them. She’d roast the kasha in the oven for what seemed like hours before cooking them in chicken broth...
Cabbage, Apple & Fennel Slaw
By: Robin Kurss I’m always looking for another salad to add to my Shabbat repertoire. Here’s one that is refreshing and easy to make. Hope you enjoy it! INGREDIENTS:• 1/2 medium Savoy cabbage thinly shredded (or other cabbage of choice, about 4-5 cups shredded)• A...
Better Than Babka Kokosh Cake!
By: Robin Kurss Shabbat Shalom and Happy Valentine’s Day! Chocolate is certainly a big part of the day…this recipe has a delicious chocolate filling to fill any craving, especially on this Shabbat of Love! INGREDIENTS:Dough:• 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) instant dry yeast•...