Opinions

My husband and I are blessed to be expecting a child this fall. Yet, when I look at the two children we have, I am filled with fear for our anticipated third.

We’re all familiar with the idea of parents’ responsibility to teach their children. When I hear this, I think about mitzvot, the parsha or Jewish morals and ethics, but modern parenting includes so much more.

If you follow news from the KU Jewish Studies Program, you may have noticed that we have had several changes in directorships in the past few years. This is normal.

How does something so unpretentious as a Simcha Gift bag make such a huge impact?

I recently read an article in the Aug. 14 Chronicle titled "One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact Jewish community safety net, philanthropy." I was very disturbed by the extremely biased approach the article took to the Bill.

Two years ago, my arrival in Kansas City was a whirlwind of anxiety and plans for how I’d bring Israel to life in this community. I was excited to teach, share stories and culture, build bridges and talk openly about the wonders and complexities of Israeli society.

“You look so American!” What an awkward welcome upon my return to Greece, my homeland. I was intensely attached to my birthplace and wanted to blend in and belong.

I had an out of body experience. My body was in Holon, Israel, with my husband, as my daughter and son-in-law were at a hospital where my daughter was in active labor. But my heart was with them.

I don’t know about you, but this summer was one of the fastest and most full summers I have ever experienced.

By the time you read this, you are likely finding whatever school supplies can be salvaged from last year. You’re plotting how to get your kid on a normal sleep schedule. You’re cleaning sunscreen out from the bottom of backpacks.