How often have you heard the haggadah quoted, or even mentioned, at a public university graduation? The answer for most of us is never. But that’s exactly what the audience at the recognition ceremony for the Department of Communications Studies at the University of Kansas heard on May 13 when Jacob Elberg represented the class of 2016 and spoke to his fellow students and their guests.
The public will have the opportunity to get some free parenting advice at RALLY for Kids, a children’s concert taking place at Park Place on Wednesday, June 1.
HELP SOLVE THE MYSTERY — This portrait, pictured to the right, was found with items stored from Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner’s move from Missouri over 20 years ago. It has a label on the back indicating it was framed in Overland Park, and bears a brass plaque saying “In beloved Memory of Rochel bas Nesanel Schwartz.”
Staci and Michael Kahn announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jonah Landon Kahn, at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at Congregation Beth Shalom.
Shirley Passman announces the marriage of her grandson, Alan Joseph Passman, to Liliya Mzhen on April 3, 2016, at the Tampa Garden Club in Tampa, Florida.
Gavin Brivik will be attending the elite NYU to pursue his masters in film and multi media scoring. Gavin graduated summa cum laude from the conservatory of music at UMKC.
The Vatican Library is becoming a bit of a haunt for Rabbi Herbert Mandl, this time by way of the University of Notre Dame.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City has announced a new initiative: 18 under 40. This initiative is sponsored by Deloitte Consulting LLP and The Jewish Chronicle. The list identifies and shines the spotlight on 18 young Jews, between the ages of 21 and 39, who are contributing in meaningful ways to the greater Kansas City area.
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah is expanding its Shabbat in the Park experience this year. Instead of just three Friday evening services in Gezer Park in Leawood during the summer, it is adding a fourth service and moving locations for it.
BECOME A CERTIFIED KOSHER BARBECUE JUDGE
In preparation for the 5th Annual KC Kosher BBQ Championship, the Vaad HaKashruth of Greater Kansas City, in partnership with the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), has arranged the first ever kosher certified barbecue judging class.
