Two dead, 184 injured in bleacher collapse at Givat Ze’ev synagogue
(JNS) Two people were killed on Sunday evening during prayers at an unfinished synagogue in the town of Givat Ze’ev, near Jerusalem.
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Dozens of US rabbinical students sign letter calling for American Jews to hold Israel accountable for alleged human rights abuses
Dozens of American rabbinical students have issued a public letter accusing Israel of apartheid and calling on American Jewish communities to hold Israel accountable for the “violent suppression of human rights.”
Germany vows to crack down on antisemitism at Israel protests
BERLIN (JTA) — Following a spate of anti-Israel protests across Germany tied to the ongoing Israel-Gaza violence, political leaders here have vowed to crack down on demonstrators who have used antisemitic rhetoric and have attacked Jewish institutions.
HBHA takes on climate change through social justice initiative
Climate change is a hot topic for Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s juniors and seniors, and they’re getting hands-on at the local level. The project is part of an annual social justice initiative the school has done in the past alongside University Academy.
The Pew study cheat sheet: key conclusions from the new survey of American Jews
Meet America’s Jews: They’re older, more educated, richer and less religious, on average, than the rest of the country.
Big Slick Tournament Returns, Virtually
Big Slick, the celebrity fundraiser that’s raised more than $12 million for Children’s Mercy Hospital, will return this June as a virtual celebrity variety show. It will be hosted by KC and area natives Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet and David Koechner. Rudd, who is Jewish, is one of the founders of Big Slick, along with fellow Shawnee Mission West alumni Riggle and Sudeikis.
Price Chopper Extends JFS Match
Cosentino’s Price Chopper stores are continuing to partner with Jewish Family Services and the community to help feed the hungry in Kansas City.
Teens Elected To BBYO Council
BBYO Kansas City recently elected its 2021-2022 Council. Named to the board, and their roles, are: Emma Jacobson (n’siah), Quinn Koffman (godol), Emma Sandler (MIT mom), Aaron Yurman (shaliach) and Ellie Goldberg (mazkirah).
NRT Launches New Website
New Reform Temple’s website has a new look. Over the last year, NRT redesigned its website to make it easier for congregation members and the community to engage with the synagogue.
Schwartz Open To Returning To Chiefs
Mitchell Schwartz, the Jewish former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle, recently said in an interview with 610 radio that he wouldn’t be opposed to playing with the Chiefs again.
