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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...
Loving is Giving, Giving is Life
By Rabbi Ori Bergman A story: one day, on my way to work, I noticed a small sign hanging on an electric pole. It was a piece of paper with something handwritten on it. Curiosity got the better of me, so I approached and read: "I lost 50 shekels somewhere on the road....
Command, Connect and Bond
By Stacey Block Ten years ago, marked the first time I studied the Torah portion Tetzaveh from the Book of Exodus. It coincided with our daughter Abby’s Bat Mitzvah. Together, she and I explored its significance, discussed it with our Rabbi, Gary Pokras, pondering its...
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...
Jim Kramer
This week our community spotlight shines on James (Jim) Kramer, President of Luminescent Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Astronics Corporation, headquartered in East Aurora. Jim has been employed by Astronics for over 35 years. A publicly traded company with over 2,000...
Rev. Todd E. Leach, Timothy J. Sember & Rene Petties-Jones
Today we are casting our weekly spotlight on three extraordinary leaders outside of Jewish Buffalo who have been immersed in planning a program on a unique Israeli-Palestinian grassroots initiative promoting understanding, nonviolence, and transformation. A year ago,...
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,...
Lettuce Wraps
By: Hannah Mink If you’re in the mood for a dinner recipe that is easy and delicious, then keep reading. This week, we are making lettuce wraps! The best part about this recipe is that you can make the lettuce wrap filling in one pan. You can combine ground chicken or...
Oreo Cheesecake
By: Hannah Mink One of my favorite snacks of all time is Oreos. These delicious sandwich cookies come in many unique flavors, but the original chocolate cookies with vanilla cream filling will always reign supreme. That’s why this week we are making Oreo cheesecake!...