ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 — I’ve taken part in some Facebook discussions recently regarding the 10th anniversary of 9/11. I will never forget that was the first day we had a child who would be attending Hebrew school and there was some discussion about whether or not I should take my child there that day. It was an experience I will never forget, and I bet other parents that were there that afternoon feel the same way I do. The Jewish community is commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 with a communitywide remembrance service at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Congregation Beth Shalom, 14200 Lamar. Several rabbis and cantors from the community will be participating as well as Ike Skelton, a former U.S. Congressman from Missouri. For more information contact the Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee at 913-327-8126 or email .
VOCALISTS SOUGHT FOR SELICHOT — A community choir is being assembled for this year’s Selichot service, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Congregation Beth Torah. The Selichot service begins at 10 p.m. Members of the Jewish community who have an interest in being a part of the community choir should contact Linda Sweenie, music director at Congregation Beth Torah, or 913-498-2212. Vocalists should have choir experience and be available for two rehearsals on Sept. 12 and Sept. 19 from 7:30–8:15 p.m. at Beth Torah.
THE MOBILE MITZVAH GARDEN MARKET — Fresh produce fans can find produce from the Mitzvah Garden on sale beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, in the lobby of Kehilath Israel Synagogue. All funds raised from the mobile market will be used to buy seeds and supplies for next year. As we hope you know by now, Mitzvah Garden KC is a Jewish community garden project dedicated to providing accessible fresh produce to families in need. It also strives to educate the Jewish community on the connections between Judaism, the environment and social justice. The Mobile Mitzvah Garden Market can visit your synagogue or organization in the coming weeks. If you are interested, contact for more information.
THE GRANDPARENT GENERATION — Loyal reader Rochelle Kanter wants to get together with other bubbies, zadies, grandmas, grandpas or …. She thinks it would be fun and helpful for Jewish grandparents to get together to share ideas and have their Jewish grandchildren meet other Jewish grandchildren. “The idea is to connect to one another and who knows where this could lead. The one thing we do know is that being a grandparent is unique and a title you never want to lose,” Kanter said. Anyone interested in connecting with the Grandparent Generation should email or call Kanter at 913-681-8224.
UNICORN OPENS 38TH SEASON — Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin will direct the Unicorn Theatre’s 38th season opener, the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Play, “RED” by John Logan. A startling snapshot of an angry and brilliant artist at the height of his fame, “RED” takes you into the mind of master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, for whom paintings are pulsating life forces and intended to “rip out your guts and expose your soul.” “RED” previews Sep. 14-18 and runs Sept. 20-Oct. 2. For more information, call 816-531-7529 or visit www.UnicornTheatre.org.