Giving back to those giving so much to our community
By Meryl Feld
Editor
A lot of bunt cakes. Cookies. Pies. And a layer cake. Oh my!
Debi Rosenberg has been bringing baked goods to the fire station across the street from her condo for a long while. Those trips became more regular when the pandemic hit.
Our High Holiday experiences may be different this year, but we can take comfort in the simple traditions that bond us. One of those traditions is sending honey to family and friends.
Rabbi Javier Cattapan, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Torah, was recently elected as president of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City. Rabbi Cattapan succeeds Rabbi Doug Alpert of Congregation Kol Ami. Elected to serve with Rabbi Cattapan is Rabbi Moshe Grussgott, Kehilath Israel Synagogue, who accepted the position of vice president, and Rabbi Sarah Smiley, The Temple Congregation B’nai Jehudah, is secretary-treasurer.
By Meryl Feld
Editor
The 32,000 square-foot addition to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is set to open on schedule in November.
By Meryl Feld
Editor
A parade of cars and motorcycles came together to celebrate local Jewish World War II veteran Meyer “Mike” Katzman’s 100th birthday — filling the parking lot of the The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City with excitement Sunday. Over 300 people attended.
An exciting monumental as well as historical achievement — the translation of the pivotal work of the Baal Shem Tov — Kesser Shem Tov recently was completed. “Sayings of the Baal Shem Tov — Kesser Shem Tov: Meditations Actions & Philosophy” was written by Rabbi Zevi Wineberg.
By Meryl Feld
Editor
Local Jewish NFL player Mitchell Schwartz, shared a statement on Twitter July 8 stating that, “My hope is we can use this moment to shed light on and bring awareness to the hate and oppression the Jewish Community faces while standing strong with the Black Lives Matter movement.”
(JNS) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, signed a bill into law on Monday to prohibit the state contracting with companies that boycott Israel. As such, it has become the 32nd state to enact an anti-BDS measure.
Jewish Family Services is all about making connections to help people meet life’s challenges.
JFS is highlighting the importance of linking to others through “Connection,” its benefit art exhibit that is now open at the Buttonwood Art Space. The exhibit continues through Sept. 24 and several special events will take place throughout the show’s run.
Registration will soon be underway for “Day of Discovery — Explore the Joy of Jewish Learning in Kansas City.’ This year’s annual “Day of Discovery” is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. To ensure the safety of all participants, the program will be entirely virtual using the platform Zoom, and will be held in partnership with Limmudana, a national organization that connects Jews of all backgrounds with transformative learning and with each other.
