Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is working alongside the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and Jewish Federations across North America to raise funds for emergency assistance to victims of Hurricane Harvey. To donate, go to www.jewishkansascity.org
The community of Houston has been devastated by unprecedented flooding over the past few days with more rain and rising floodwaters expected throughout the week.
Members of Kehilath Israel Synagogue Adult B’not Mitzvah class, taught by Rabbi Jeffrey Shron (far right) include Maureen Minoofar (from left), Debbie Adamous, Sherry Davidson, Laura Daniels, Marian Kaplan, Cheryl Intrater and Carolyn Braverman. Not picture are Adriana Rosales and Joyce Zeldin. Photo by Scott Fishman
Less than a week ago, Gan Chabad Preschool’s playground, damaged in the July 27 flood, was pristine and ready for school to start Aug. 21. This week it was damaged by flood waters again.
JERUSALEM — People often ask whether coming to Israel on a summer youth program influences young people. Ezra Smith, 20-year-old son of BIAV members Bruce and Karen Smith, is a good example of how that experience changes one’s life. Smith came to Israel on the NCSY Kollel program during the summers of 2013 and 2014.
Sen. Jerry Moran discusses the challenges facing Medicaid with representatives from Village Shalom and the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City during the senator’s visit to Village Shalom on Aug. 7. Nicholaus James
