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What the Ashes Teach Us
By Rabbi Jim Egolf I always find that ashes cause my internal reflection to ask, ‘what was this?’ There is something about ashes that invites my curiosity. What clues are there of an object or place and is now reduced to something charred? Ironically in Judaism...
Comfort in the Wilderness
By Rabbi Brent Gutmann Most of us know how to live with noise. We work through it, drive through it, scroll through it, eat through it, and sometimes even pray through it. Silence is harder. It strips away the noise that insulates us from our worries. Some silence...
When the Only Way Forward is Through
By Erica Brecher I’ve just passed six months with the Buffalo Jewish Federation, and while you may have seen a lot of me, you may not know much about me. So here’s a glimpse into the real kishkes (guts) of my life beyond the role. I’m a classic Millennial born in...
Stu Boyar & Jonathan Safir
Jewish American Heritage Month continues with today’s spotlight on two local Jewish men who have made their mark in the world of American sports. First featured in the May/June Jewish Journal, Stu Boyar spent decades earning the respect of athletes and viewers alike...
Gale Burstein & Honorable Peter Allen Weinmann
As Jewish American Heritage Month continues, so does Federation’s spotlight series on Buffalo Jews who have had modern influence in their respective areas of work. Today, we cast the spotlight on Gale Burstein, Erie County Health Commissioner, and the Honorable Peter...
Dr. Sandra Block
This Jewish American Heritage Month, Federation is proud to spotlight the local Jewish leaders and innovators who are also featured in the current issue of the Jewish Journal. First up, we cast a spotlight on Dr. Sandra Block, author and physician. For Dr. Sandra...
Spinach Kugel with Feta
By: Robin Kurss Tomorrow is Shavuot…dairy dishes are in order. This spinach kugel is a little different than traditional blintzes, cheesecake, and dairy kugel…hope you like it! Ingredients:• Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish• Kosher salt and freshly ground...
Israeli Cheesecake
By: Robin Kurss Shavuot is next week, and I’m already thinking about cheesecake! Israeli no-bake cheesecake recipes seem to be everywhere lately, and this one is especially easy—it comes together in just a few minutes and disappears even faster. Enjoy! Makes 10...
Marble Pound Cake
By: Robin Kurss My grandma Esther loved a good marble cake. She lived in Miami Beach and there were so many wonderful places to buy them…Pumpernick’s Bakery, Wolfies, The Rascal House; she never actually had to baked them to enjoy them. Here’s an easy recipe for a...