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Editor’s note: Eitan Gerson and 14 other North American high school students attended USY Chidush’s first volunteer trip to Israel in December 2024.

February is Jewish Disability Awareness Inclusion Month (JDAIM), which aims unite Jewish communities around the country in support for individuals with disabilities and their right to be respected, valued and included in all aspects of Jewish community living.

In memory of Greenberg’s cousins who died in 2024.

When my daughter got engaged to a man who was raised Catholic, I sought counsel from a rabbi I knew.

Kansas Citians grow up with tornado warnings and snow days. I grew up in Northern California with fire danger warnings and earthquakes.

A few months ago, I had a conference call with two very impressive people. Kind, professional and eminently learned, Adam Pollack and Rabbi Miriam Wajnberg represented 18Doors, an organization with a vital and thoroughly modern mission: to empower people in interfaith relationships to engage in Jewish life, make Jewish choices and encourage Jewish communities to welcome them.

This issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle marks its 105th year of publication, and we’re going to make a big deal out of this anniversary.

The Chronicle is in the unique position of walking the line between the past and present on its way to the future.

There is a story in Judaism that I think about a lot. The story of Abraham, who, as the tale goes, sees three strangers walking in the desert. Rather than turning away from what could realistically have been a dangerous situation, Abraham runs to these men.

Hanukkah is the festival of lights.

Each night of Hanukkah we light an extra candle to create more light and enhance miracles in the darkness of winter.

Each year, Jewish Family Services  (JFS) does its Hanukkah Project, ensuring those in our community who are facing challenges will have a celebratory holiday providing gifts and more.