See What's Happening
My Jewish Buffalo
Join Our Mailing List
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...
Now You See Them, Now You Don’t
By Cantor-Rabbi Penny S. Myers 'Gone Girls' In this week’s parsha, בשלח Beshalach, we revisit one of the most significant moments in our history, יציאת מצרים, ye’tziat mitzrayim (going out of Egypt) or as we commonly call the ‘Exodus’. The narrative within...
From Heavy Darkness to the Renewal of Light
By Zahava Fried In this week's Torah portion, Bo, we encounter one of the most striking plagues to befall Egypt - the plague of darkness. When I was a sophomore in college, I was introduced to Rashi’s commentary that the darkness became so heavy and viscous...
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...
Annabelle Smith
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 shine our light on Annabelle Smith, a University at Buffalo student who also...
Harley Block
We are adding a twist to our regular community spotlights and today are pleased to introduce one of our beloved community pets, Harley Block! He is the 14 and ½ year old springer doodle and furry child of Stacey and Neil Block and brother of Abby and Noah. Harley...
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•...
Chicken and Rice
By: Robin Kurss Who doesn’t love a one pot wonder on a cold winter day! This is a versatile one, add more veggies if you wish. It’s an easy Shabbos meal for a crowd and makes great leftovers too. INGREDIENTS:• 2 cups basmati rice• 3 ¼ cups boiling chicken stock• 1...
Grandma Kate’s Daffodil Cake
By: Robin Kurss How is this the last Friday in January!! It’s time for a celebration that spring is just a few more months away. Here is a nostalgic recipe that my Grandma Kate was famous for and one that she often made for Shabbat. I hope that you enjoy it too....