186-year-old letter detailing early American diplomatic visit to Holy Land surfaces in Jerusalem auction
A detailed account of one of the earliest American diplomatic voyages to Palestine has surfaced as part of an upcoming auction in Jerusalem.
In Seattle, a Jewish school turned mosque is bringing Jews and Muslims together
Nearly 100 years after Seattle’s first Jewish school opened, an effort is underway to restore its crumbling building — as a multifaith center that can unite Jews and Muslims in the city.
Jared Moskowitz, Florida’s Democratic ‘master of disaster,’ has stepped down. But he may not be gone for long.
The tweet pinned to the top of Jared Moskowitz’s feed is a 46-word rebuke.
The fighting in Gaza, Jerusalem and across Israel, explained
Rocket attacks in Israel. Airstrikes in Gaza. Violence in Jerusalem’s holiest sites. Protests across the city.
It feels like Israel is in chaos. What is going on? And why is it happening now? Here’s what you need to know.
Jewish community reeling from loss of Sarah Milgrim
Two weeks after the horrific murder of Sarah Milgrim and her partner, Yaron Lischinsky, the Kansas City Jewish community is still grieving.
Jewish pride on display at historic KC hardware store
In the heart of downtown Kansas City, a moving display of Jewish pride has captured the attention of passersby: three illuminated Stars of David prominently featured in the window of Harry J. Epstein Co.’s hardware shop.
Community mourns Sarah Milgrim, killed by gunman at AJC event in Washington
Community member Sarah Milgrim, 26, was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while exiting an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee at the Capitol Jewish Museum.
Government rescinds funding for Wishna play at Spinning Tree Theatre
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) rescinded a reimbursement grant to fund “First Generation,” a play commissioned by Spinning Tree Theatre, written by community member Victor Wishna and produced in partnership with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS).
Devinki pledges $1 million to K.I. for building preservation
Sam Devinki and Mary Stahl, long-time supporters of Kehilath Israel Synagogue, have pledged $1 million to establish the Kehilath Israel Devinki Building Preservation Fund.
HBHA bids farewell to three pillars of its community
This month, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) marked the retirement of three people who each supported students for dozens of years — second-grade teacher Marsha Cowan, school nurse Elisa Pener and volunteer speech therapist Maxine Benson.
Jewish player Anthony Firkser supports Chiefs on practice squad
One could spot Anthony Firkser shopping at the grocery store or strolling through The Country Club Plaza and just see a tall, athletic guy. Even the most loyal of Kansas City Chiefs fans may not be able to identify the 6-foot-2, 241-pound Firkser, as he was a mostly behind-the-scenes part of the franchise’s trip to the Super Bowl in February.
Torah Learning Center expands kosher culinary capabilities for Meals on Wheels
Torah Learning Center (TLC) unveiled a new dairy kitchen ahead of Passover that helped volunteers prepare around 1,000 kosher-for-Passover meals for 170 people during the holiday.
Community events planned for Yom HaZikaron, Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Commemorations and celebrations for the Kansas City Jewish community are scheduled to honor the Israeli holidays Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day).
Local PJ Library success receives international recognition
PJ Library Kansas City received international recognition for its programming and success at the annual PJ Library International Conference earlier this month.
Trip to Holy Land leaves lasting impression on two former Kansas City Chiefs
Anyone who has followed the Kansas City Chiefs for decades remembers fullback Tony Richardson and kicker Nick Lowery. They went on a whirlwind five-day trip to Israel in late December. The trip's purpose was to give these athletes an up-close and personal view of Israel and show their support for the country still reeling from the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7.