Sonia Warshawski was honored on Monday, March 11, by Kansas Rep. Cindy Holscher for her work in fighting discrimination and sharing her message of love and healing. ‘Big Sonia’ was shown to the legislators as well. In an interview with Topeka TV station KSNT, Warshawski said it was an unforgettable day for her. ‘But still even accepting this honor, I think of those that perished from hate.’ Sonia’s daughter, Regina Kort, was also recognized for all her efforts to educate the next generation about the Holocaust and to provide historical context during her mother’s speaking engagements.The kosher-for-Passover section at Cosentino’s Price Chopper at 95th and Mission has plenty of matzah on the shelves.‘BIG SONIA’ TO AIR ON KCPT — Finally, Kansas Citians who did not have the opportunity to see “Big Sonia” in the theater can see it on our local PBS station, KCPT. It will be aired at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21. It’s also on KCPT2 at 6:59 p.m. on April 21. Be sure to set your recorders if you haven’t already seen it!PASSOVER IS AROUND THE CORNER — Last week the Vaad HaKashruth of Kansas City’s newsletter gave an update regarding Passover products on the shelves in our area grocery stores. It prompted me to head out to two stores myself, Hen House on 117th and Roe and Cosentino’s Price Chopper at 95th and Mission. Coincidentally, both of these stores are loyal advertisers, so I like to support them when I can. I confirmed the Vaad’s note that Hen House is still stocking its Passover shelves. Some dry goods, such as matzah and dessert mixes, are already in stock. Meats and cheeses will be available closer to Passover in the kosher freezer and cool case.The Cosentino’s Price Chopper at 95th has several shelves devoted to Passover dry goods and jarred items, such as gefilte fish. The Cosentino’s Price Chopper on 103rd and State Line typically has a wide variety of Passover goods as well. The newsletter also noted Cosentino’s Price Chopper at 119th and Metcalf in Rosana Square has a Passover section.In addition, the Vaad mentioned that Costco on Blue Valley Parkway is carrying some kosher-for-Passover products including handmade Shmurah matzah. Unfortunately it seems we may have missed out on the large, 5-pound packages of matzah.According to the Vaad, the HyVee kosher section at 95th and Antioch appears to be well stocked. Sorry, I wasn’t able to check that out myself yet. MORE KOSHER NEWS — The Vaad has arranged with HyVee on 95th and Antioch to host kosher pizza nights. The first event will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 15. More details will be available soon, but this should be a great opportunity for those who are cleaning the chametz from the house to enjoy a meal he or she did not have to cook!
