Inspiring young adults

Congratulations to the Community Kollel of Kansas City.

We were privileged to host a “Shabbos Live” evening at our house on erev Shabbos on Jan. 21. This magical event brought over 60 young adults from all aspects of the community to celebrate Shabbos together. The harsh cold of the evening was kept outdoors while the inside of our house was warmed by the inspired singing, lively discussions and hot steaming food. We were concerned that the snowy winter weather would deter people from coming.

Instead it was a full house from the beginning of the celebration and throughout the evening. What brought so many talented, vivacious young people out that evening? The excitement that the Community Kollel rabbis bring to this Shabbos celebration is contagious. We appreciated the song, the food, the conversation and the special guest speaker, Joy Friedman, who spoke about her adventures in Uganda as a Jewish World service volunteer.

It was so much fun that we continued way past midnight. Rabbi and Gevorah Davis, Rabbi and Esther Sokoloff and Rabbi and Bracha Schulgasser have successfully created a special event that has inspired me and many young adults in our community. These young people are creating our future, a beautiful Jewish future for Kansas City.

Thank you to the generous families who donate the funds to continue this important event.

Jay Robinow
President, Community Kollel of Kansas City