Everyone has that one item in their life that makes them feel protected, like everything will be okay. For some it’s their childhood blanket or their lucky socks; for others, like the Jewish students at the University of Kansas, it’s their mezuzot.
Whether you plan to observe the approaching Jewish High Holy Days alone, in person in small groups, or virtually with family and friends, make it special and enjoy a holiday meal together. Skip the preparation and enjoy delicious Shabbat and holiday meals along with Frieda’s Heavenly Challah. Orders are now being accepted for High Holy Day Meals-to-Go and early ordering deadlines should be noted.
By Marcia Montgomery
Associate Editor
As the old saying goes, “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.” However, it’s possible to make a Torah ark out of an old gun cabinet.
By Josefin Dolsten
JTA
When Abigail Adams decided to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she thought she would spend the Friday nights of her first year there at Shabbat dinners on campus with other Jewish students, building a close-knit group of friends.
Just in time for Rosh Hashanah, the Ohev Sholom Food Committee chairs — Sally Gordon and Elaine Friedman — will prepare kosher favorites for sale. Gordon and Friedman will take great care in both preparation and packaging to ensure the food is safe. They will wear gloves and masks and clean the kitchens thoroughly.
Beth Shalom Sisterhood was one of 13 Sisterhoods in the Intra-Continental Region of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism to be presented the coveted Jewels in the Crown Award at the July 2020 Virtual Convention of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism.
The sound of the ram’s horn — the Shofar — is a fixture of the Jewish High Holidays, calling all to begin the introspection for the 10 days of awe. However, where did it come from?
By Barbara Bayer
Contributing Writer
Which congregations will hold in-person High Holiday services this year? Is an online service available for me to watch? If I’m not a member, can I still attend a service or watch one online? Do I need to make a reservation to attend or watch?
By Barbara Bayer
Contributing Writer
In-person classes began this week at the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri. That means KU Hillel, Chabad at KU at Chabad at Mizzou have begun providing programming for Jewish students at their prospective universities, that are, according to MU Chabad’s Rabbi Avraham Lapine, “physically distanced but emotionally close.” All three organizations are planning services for the High Holidays.
As the University of Kansas reopened on Aug. 24, so did KU Hillel. In partnership with KU and Watkins Health Center on campus, KU Hillel has created a plan to continue bringing the Hillel experience — including a thriving Jewish community — in a safe, careful manner to its students.
