By Meryl Feld / Editor
Jewish life in Kansas City is experiencing unprecedented times, as the community grapples with responding to COVID-19. Many organizations at the heart of the Kansas City Jewish community are closed to the public.
By Meryl Feld / Editor
Many in our community are staying home in an effort to utilize social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. Mental health experts believe a lack of social interaction and isolation can negatively impact mental health. One of those experts is Dr. Eric Friedman, a Jewish psychiatrist at the Veteran’s Association Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas.
By Ben Sales / JTA
Rena Munster was looking forward to hosting a Passover seder for the first time.
By Jerry LaMartina / Contributing Writer
Alan Edelman first got involved in the Israeli-Palestinian peace movement in the 1970s and has visited Israel 38 times.
As the world is experiencing a time of uncertainty, there is much fear and concern about this state of instability. The University of Kansas has announced the transition of all courses to online learning and the cancellation of all in-person classes. This drastic change of semester plans has created much concern and uncertainty among the KU student community.
As JFS navigates the rapidly changing landscape of COVID-19, the agency is evaluating services on a daily basis. JFS continues to balance service continuity for its clients with protecting the health of staff, volunteers and the greater community.
The congregation rabbis have met and will continue to meet (by videoconference) to address the pressing concerns around coronavirus/COVID19. We all share an abiding concern for the health of our cherished congregants, the entire Kansas City Jewish community and beyond. Our rabbinic concern is for both physical and emotional/spiritual health.
Dear Friends,
In times of uncertainty, the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City has always been a safe haven for people to turn to for guidance and comfort. As you are all aware, the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, and we are ensuring that our critical work continues with strength.
The KC Kosher Meals on Wheels (MOW) program is asking the greater Jewish community for emergency funding for the Torah Learning Center program.
The cover of Erbelding’s book (Courtesy)
When you think about America’s response to the Holocaust during the war, you might be under the impression that there really wasn’t much of one. Historian Rebecca Erbelding knows that isn’t quite true.
