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.
Of disagreements, the freedom to question/challenge
Most everyone remembers Perchick from “Fiddler On The Roof”:
“He’s right.” “He’s right, and he’s right? They can’t both be right.” “You know, you are also right.”
The Marcy Avenue Armory is a historic military building taking up a full, valuable block in Williamsburg, New York. Originally built in 1883 to house and serve the military, the armory ended its official military era in 2011. Last week it was home to a different kind of army, that only comes together once every year. The army of Shluchot. The female Chabad emissaries scattered across the globe.
The first Democratic socialist in American politics
I remember growing up as a small boy living at 26th and Agnes in Kansas City, Missouri. In those days my buddies and I used to play basketball at the old Jewish Community Center on Linwood Boulevard. And there was a Democratic socialist in the White House. His name was Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
