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As we welcome a new Jewish year, The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle is also preparing to begin a new chapter.

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.

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.

The Chronicle is changing, and we’re excited to share what’s next.

The 2026 JCC Maccabi Games have officially come to a close following a successful week hosted by Kansas City.

After two years of careful consideration, the National Council of Jewish Women Greater Kansas City Section (NCJW) board of directors voted to become an independent local nonprofit and rename itself Jewish Women Together (JWT).

With 820 visiting athletes and 200 coaches coming, the entire Jewish community of Kansas City will be affected by the JCC Maccabi Games next week — not just volunteers and host families. Here’s what you need to know:

When Pete and Janna Linde opened their first Meshuggah Bagels shop on West 39th Street in 2016, selling authentic New York-style bagels in Kansas City required more than just baking — it required an education campaign.

A decades-long partnership between Kansas City and the Gezer Region of Israel will take center stage at the JCC Maccabi Games from August 2-7.

When hundreds of Jewish teens from across North America and around the world arrive in Kansas City for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games, one group will have the unique honor of competing on its home turf.