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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!...