Opinions

Response to another subscriber

Recently, I have been reading Reader’s Forum letters from a Chronicle subscriber. In one letter he compares Senator Bernie Sanders to President Franklin Roosevelt. He is correct that they are both socialists. The difference is, President Roosevelt was trying to bring the United States out of a severe depression, whereas, Senator Sanders policies will put the United States into a severe depression. There is also one other comparison that can be made between Senator Sanders and President Roosevelt. Both have distain for the Jewish people. Senator Sanders is simply a misguided Jew. Whereas, President Roosevelt, I believe was an outright anti-Semite. Let us not forget that two of his good friends were Henry Ford and Charles Lindbergh.

Coronavirus prayer

Let us express our empathy, share the pain for the victims and pray for the healing of the sick, wherever in the world this disease, coronavirus, has manifested itself and will strike next.

By Sam Glaser / Guest Columnist

It would make sense to start the Jewish calendar year on Rosh Hashanah, literally the “head of the year,” the anniversary of the creation of humans, but that’s not how it goes in the Bible. Just as we are about to leave Egypt, with great signs and wonders, the first commandment given to the nation is initializing the calendar. Therefore, the Jewish year actually begins with Nissan, the month of Pesach, making the preceding month of Adar the last one of the year. Adar is both a time to celebrate and a season of reckoning. 

The Fellowship of Jewish Athletes

By Marvin Fremerman

Everyone’s heard of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, but not a whole lot of people have heard of the Fellowship of Jewish Athletes.  No small wonder since there really aren’t that many famous Jewish athletes. Except perhaps for Mitchell Schwartz of the Chiefs.  Last count, I heard there were only eight.  And all represented non-violent sports, like swimming, tennis and soccer.  

Trump Derangement Syndrome

Apparently one of your readers continues to suffer from a severe case of TDS—Trump Derangement Syndrome. Nor is he the only one. Many highly educated, highly intelligent people have come down with the same affliction. There appears to be no cure. Reason won’t cure it. Logic won’t cure it. Facts won’t cure it. Truth won’t cure it.

Village Shalom letter to residents, families, friends and partners

(Editor’s note: Village Shalom distributed the following letter to residents, families, friends and partners on Feb. 25, 2020.)

June 26, 1919 – February 16, 2020

The Wayside Waifs’ Family mourns the passing of Board Chairman Emeritus Harold Melcher on February 16, 2020. His vision, leadership, and business sense helped transform Wayside Waifs from a struggling animal shelter to a nationally recognized pet adoption campus.

Does Donald Trump suffer from EDD?

Does Donald Trump suffer from EDD (Emotional Deficit Disorder)?  What exactly is EDD?

President Trump’s State of the Union Address

I thought President Trump’s 2020 State of the Union speech was outstanding, Nancy Pelosi’s inexcusable behavior not withstanding.  I understand that the Chronicle presented its leftwing perspective but I wish that it had elected to provide a more balanced view as well. 

Thank You Barbara Bayer

The announcement of the planned retirement of Barbara Bayer from the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle is a reminder of the tremendous role she plays in the success of the paper serving members of the community, in educating and informing the Jewish community of activities.  KCJC is the primary source of organizational news, and Barbara performs spectacular and gracious work under a weekly deadline.  Barbara treats organizations small and large with respect, curiosity and interest of their work, and as an advocate for each organization’s role in the community.  She gives the same respectful treatment to each individual, and is unselfish in praising and articulating the work of so many in the community.  Kol hakovod and thank you Barbara Baellow Bayer.