By Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel
Chabad of KU
When the fifth Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Shalom Dovber, was a young inquisitive child, he asked his father why were we each given a set of two eyes but only one mouth and one nose. His wise father gently explained to him that this was to give one “perfect vision” – to always look at the important things in life with your right eye, while at meaningless items, only with your left.
Would you like to celebrate a restful Shabbat without the meal preparation this summer? Kosher Shabbat curbside “Meals-to-Go” will be available for purchase from June 19-July 24. Meals will be prepared on a weekly rotating basis by kosher caterers Kim Matsil, Cathy Levin of Kosher Connection and Steve Ellenberg, under supervision of the Vaad HaKashruth of Kansas City.
Tens of tickets have already been sold in an online raffle benefiting KU Chabad’s vital work enhancing Jewish life at the University of Kansas.
This year, due to stay at home orders, The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah took a new tack on the synagogue’s popular Mitzvah Day. The day, normally held the first Sunday in May, typically brings together 600-plus members of the congregation for a day of volunteering throughout the city. To honor the sentiment of the day, B’nai Jehudah decided to turn the focus on a month-long focus on mitzvot, called May Mitzvah Minutes.
By Meryl Feld
Kansas City native and internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, Rita Blitt, is set to publish a new book mid-August, making parts of her legacy collection accessible to more people than ever before.
By Marcia Montgomery / Associate Editor
Goodbyes are always difficult, but virtual goodbyes are even harder.
Rabbi Debbie Stiel has accepted a position as associate rabbi for Temple Solel, a Reform synagogue in Phoenix.
Applications for aliyah in the spring of the coronavirus are breaking records, as Jews in the Diaspora see Israel as a safe haven.
By Deborah Fineblum / JNS
In a time of darkness, a time of pandemic, pandemonium and power struggles, a thin ray of light can be seen in the Jewish world.
Leader of Jewish-Muslim dialogue and social action group
(KCJC) Sheila Sonnenschein helped write the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom’s statement on racism and social justice for all.
(KCJC) After 29 months of nurturing and patience, Susan Lebovitz’s stylist cut her hair late May to help children fighting for their lives. Lebovitz is 71 – and a half – years old. She will donate her hair to Chai Lifeline, an organization committed to alleviating the emotional, social and financial impact of pediatric illness. This is the third time she has made such a donation.
(KCJC) JFS ended May with a major outreach project helping older adults in our community, delivering about 400 care kits across the city.
In light of COVID-19, their highest priority was to put personal protective equipment (PPE) in the kits. They included a reusable mask with instructions on how to properly wear and wash the mask. Everyone also received spray hand sanitizer, a puzzle or a coloring book with markers and lip balm. They provided information about the importance of frequent hand-washing and resource information on getting support as well. Hand-made cards also added a little personalized joy to each package.
