Dear Community,
The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City joins other Jewish communities across the nation in expressing our grief and outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the circumstances surrounding his death. We support all those who peacefully raise their voic…
Shalom Chaverim,
Shavuot….a celebration of the receiving of the Torah at Sinai. It’s the time when Judaism began and we became Jews. It’s a time for study. As Rabbi Irwin Kula said, “It’s the yearning to know what it is we’re supposed to do with our lives.”
Before last ye…
Shalom Chaverim,
On Monday evening of this week I observed a wonderful celebration of accomplishment watching the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy graduation. It was filled with passion, authenticity, wisdom, meaning and joy. I am so proud of Addison Brand, Eli Cohavi, Ethan Herman, Mirra Goldenb…
Shalom Chaverim,
Another week has passed. It's hard to believe that we’ve been sheltering-in-place for more than 8 weeks. Sometimes it feels like one day just rolls into another. Is it Tuesday or Wednesday? Did we talk yesterday or a few days ago? I do know when it's Friday, however. Fr…
In the coming days, I will be finishing my work for the Jewish Agency for Israel as an emissary in the Kansas City Jewish community. I’ve worked under the umbrella of Jewish Federation to engage our community about the land and the people of Israel.
I am grateful for the incredible oppo…
