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Uncomfortable Questions
By Ori Edgar As I am sure many can relate, there are a few lines in the Torah that I find hard to square up. There are moments of violence which seem out of proportion as well as patriarchal values that are out of step with our modern sensibilities. In this week’s...
How Terribly Strange to be 70
By Susan Goldberg Schwartz When I was a child, time seemed endless…the days long, full of possibility. There were fewer worries, more to explore. Raising children, time was never enough. There was always too much to do - work, cook, clean - and too little time to...
In Silent Contemplation
By Ezra N. Rich “Go to your room! Now!” While children may be forced to sit and reflect on their actions during a timeout or detention, adults are often too busy to intentionally choose some silence. This week’s double-parshah (Torah portion) of Tazria-Metzorah...
Ryan Piken
This week, Federation proudly spotlights Ryan Piken as she concludes her time as the Springboard Fellow at Hillel of Buffalo. A University at Buffalo alumna, Ryan first connected with Buffalo’s Jewish community through Hillel’s Jewish Learning Fellowship and...
Joseph Hassett and Brian Kern
Buffalo Jewish Federation is thankful every single day for the officers and law enforcement professionals who keep our community safe. This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight two of them, Joseph Hassett and Brian Kern, who are Federation’s main points of contact and...
Talia Fuld
This week, Federation is proud to spotlight NEXTGen’s final co-chair. Born and raised in Queens, New York, Talia Fuld is a two-time graduate of the University at Buffalo, where she earned a degree in Biomedical Engineering, followed by a Master of Business...
Grilled Poundcake with Pineapple and Caramel Sauce
By: Robin Kurss Happy, happy May!! My grill is back in business and tonight I will be making one of my favorite grilled desserts… Ingredients:• 2 tablespoons of butter• ¾ cup dark brown sugar• 2 tablespoons dark rum or whiskey• ½ cup heavy cream• 1 small pineapple,...
Chicken with Pomegranate, Orange and Ginger
By: Robin Kurss It’s another Friday, another Chicken recipe! So many people ask, what’s something different I can do with chicken? This is a recipe that can be used with any poultry you like and the relish and marinade are also good on fish if you prefer!...
Layered Mocha Mud Pie
By: Robin Kurss I don’t know about you, but every year for Passover I make my own coconut macaroons because they are so much better than the tinned ones. That being said, I always buy the tinned ones too because my grandmothers and my mother did and I always am...