Local Jewish organizations, agencies reopening a bit as vaccinations increase
As COVID-19 vaccinations become more widespread, and with the relaxation of some governmental restrictions, The Chronicle asked local Jewish community organizations and agencies about their reopening plans. Their responses are summarized below. An update on congregational plans for in-person gatherings will be published in a future edition.
Virtual event will take place June 23 with online voting
Twenty-two of the finest high school singers from across the metro have been selected as semifinalists for KC SuperStar 2021. These singers were selected during virtual auditions held in early April.
Curbside community food drives planned for this month
Freedoms are returning from pandemic lockdown, but one thing has not changed — hunger in our community.
Although Passover is a festival that’s widely studied, Shavuot remains a mystery for some people, aside from enjoying dairy treats — like cheesecake — during the holiday. While little is mentioned about it explicitly in the Torah, the rabbis understood Shavuot to be the anniversary of one of the most important events in Jewish history.
Rabbi Sarah Smiley, of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, was recently appointed as a new member of Planned Parenthood’s national Clergy Advocacy Board.
On a warm evening with weeks to go until graduation, KU Hillel seniors gathered on the patio of Pedestrian Cheese for a seniors-only happy hour. As one of the many ways they are celebrating the class of 2021, this event was an opportunity to take a break from capstone projects and thesis papers.
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) and The J have partnered to offer a special promotion to members of the community. Anyone who opens a new Donor Advised Fund at JCF in the month of May will be eligible to win a one-year complimentary family membership to The J. The winner will be selected in a drawing by JCF and will be announced at the beginning of June.
Mazel tov to Peter Spears, a co-producer of “Nomadland,” which stars Francis McDormand and won best picture at the Academy Awards held April 25 in Los Angeles.
Macie Clawson, a KU grad, KU Hillel alum and former participant in Jewish Federation’s Leadership Tomorrow internship program, recently had her first essay published on HeyAlma.com. Hey Alma is a popular online publication that publishes pieces on Jewish identity and culture.
A post on the Big Sonia Movie Instagram account (@bigsoniamovie) recently announced that, thanks to a generous donation, they are now a third of the way to raising the funds needed to make an interactive hologram of the film’s star, Sonia Warshawski.
