A new year, a new chapter for The Chronicle
As we welcome a new Jewish year, The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle is also preparing to begin a new chapter.
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Gitla Doppelt stands as a testament to resilience
Gitla Doppelt, a Holocaust survivor who fought with the Partisans against the Nazis, celebrated her 99th birthday last month. She stands as a testament to resilience and longevity, a woman who has always soldiered on.
Israeli pitcher set to play for MCC
Every day, Metropolitan Community College (MCC) freshman right-handed pitcher Avinoam Sachs, a native of Israel, has a chance to make a positive impact by sharing his story of Jewish faith and identity with those around him.
Jewish Community Foundation’s Tranin Fund honors multigenerational giving
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) regularly works closely with individuals and families to achieve their unique philanthropic goals. Oftentimes this includes creating a customized charitable fund that fulfills a family’s specific charitable mission and engages multiple generations to perpetuate a legacy of generosity. The first such fund established at the Foundation was the Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund, created 50 years ago, which continues to give actively today and positively impact the Kansas City community.
‘The Birthday of the World’ comes to The J in co-production with The Coterie Theatre
The Arts & Culture team at The J will bring the stage performance of “The Birthday of the World” from Oct. 7 through 9 in the social hall at the Jewish Community Campus. Created by Jonathan Shmidt Chapman, the production is inspired by the book “Birthday of the World” by Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen. Presented by Alliance Theatre, the production is co-presented with The Coterie Theatre.
Jen Sidary to be featured speaker at Federation’s Women of Strength event
Jen Sidary, a Kansas City native and luxury fashion and e-commerce executive, will be the featured speaker at Jewish Federation’s Women of Strength event on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the National WWI Museum and Memorial.
Kansas City celebrates 2026 JCC Maccabi Games local medalists
For one week, Kansas City welcomed more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and community members for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games.
Community pre-High Holidays Service of Spiritual Renewal announced
The Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program, housed at Jewish Family Services (JFS), will offer its Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 3 p.m. in the social hall at Village Shalom. (Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Friday, Sept. 11)
Local Jewish War Veterans post awards $4,950 in scholarships
Jewish War Veterans MO-KAN Post 605 announced in August that it has awarded scholarships totaling $4,950 to nine local students as a part of its annual academic scholarship program.
Death doula to discuss end-of-life care with JULIETs
The Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will meet for a discussion with Laura Gilman, a licensed social worker who will discuss her personal perspective on end-of-life care as a death doula.