Recent Opinions

A lot of things in Judaism are black-and-white, polar opposites, set in stone, two distinct opposite experiences.

There’s this saying, “there is a seat waiting for you at tables you haven’t even seen.” People say this when you’re going through a tough time, having trouble finding your place, feeling alone, or lacking connections or deep friendships.

Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City (JVS) is deeply disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians living and working legally in the United States.

I’d like to introduce myself and express my gratitude to the Jewish Family Services (JFS) staff and wider Jewish community here in Kansas City for the warm welcome.

On May 12 the “American Jewish Committee (AJC) formalized their partnership with CyberWell to understand, respond to, and prevent online antisemitism.”

In Judaism, we are told to “be fruitful and multiply.” Ours is a tradition deeply rooted in continuity, family and the sacredness of bringing new life into the world. From Shabbat dinners to baby namings to generations gathered around holiday tables, motherhood and family-building are often woven into the very fabric of Jewish communal life.

As board president of JCRB|AJC, the question I have heard most often in recent months is a simple one: “What can I do?”

I want to express my appreciation for your article, “Where Arks Once Stood.” Your writing stirred many meaningful memories from my years growing up in Kansas City.

Congregation Beth Torah’s Weiner Religious School (WRS) is experiencing an exciting season of growth as it prepares for the 2026–27 (5787) school year.