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And You Shall Tell Your Children
By Wendy Weisbrot I’m a bit astonished that Passover is a distinct and meaningful memory, as I put away our Haggadot and still find a few remaining matzah crumbs in the most obscure places. Our Seders were vibrant and beautifully chaotic in our son and daughter in...
Order in the Chaos
By Jeff Clark The first time I finished all four cups of wine at a seder, I vomited on my cousins' front porch. One year we tried making a shidduch between family friends at our seder table. One got horribly ill, there was an argument about the timing of dinner, and...
A Fanciful Journey – In Reverse
By Daniel Mink Petra, in Jordan- the Nabatean’s trade route. Caverns and prayer nooks carved into the mountain faces. Long water troughs hollowed out of stone. An ancient settlement sustained by Ain Musa (Moses’ well). The journey North through the Jordanian desert...
Renee Joffe, z”l
This week we remember Holocaust survivor Renee Joffe who died earlier this week at the age of 99. Renee’s extraordinary impact in our community was groundbreaking, and we are deeply grateful for her vision and unwavering commitment to Holocaust education. Renee and...
Remembering Ruth Lansing
This week we remember and honor Holocaust survivor, Ruth Lansing, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 105. Ruth was born in Odenkirchen, Germany and survived the horrors of Kristallnacht, sharing her experiences with thousands of students and community...
Taker
This week we cast our community spotlight on Hungarian artist, Taker, who has been in Buffalo since April 3 to paint an outdoor mural on the eastern wall of the Research Studies Center Auditorium at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. The mural features three...
Vegan Tacos
By: Hannah Mink This week, we are making Vegan Tacos! Jackfruit is used as a meat substitute in this recipe. There are many different spices and herbs you’ll need for the jackfruit “meat” and Jamaican inspired seasoning. To cook the “meat”, you can use a slow cooker...
Matzah Spinach Pie
By: Hannah Mink If you’re looking for a new kosher-for-Passover recipe for the week of Passover, we have a great recipe for you. This week, we’re making Spinach and Matzo Pie! Matzo pies are a traditional Sephardic Passover dish. You can also make this dish after...
Chocolate toffee matzo crack
By: Hannah Mink One of my favorite Passover desserts that we’re making this week is something that my mother makes every year: Chocolate toffee matzo crack! This fan favorite Passover dessert is a delicious sweet and salty treat to end your seder with. To make...