Justice Melissa Taylor Standridge was sworn in to the Kansas Supreme Court earlier this week. She is believed to the first Jewish woman to ever serve on the court.

By Lacey Storer
Contributing Writer

When Melissa Taylor Standridge was sworn in Monday as the newest Kansas Supreme Court justice, she became just the sixth woman to ever serve on the court. And she is believed to be the first Jewish woman to hold that distinction.

 From the editor:

When I transitioned into the role of editor last month, I promised to bring back the popular “Listening Post” feature that ran for many years in The Chronicle. I am a man of my word, so here’s the first of what I hope to be many more installments. Keep the material coming my way!

JDC organizes interactive Europe forum spotlighting young adult activists

By Derek Gale
Contributing Writer

On Monday, the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City participated in a Europe Forum that brought together young activists and leaders from across that continent to share their ideas, hopes and visions for Jewish life moving forward. The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee hosted the forum.

Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick

Open to all who care for the sick

Kavod v’Nichum and Neshama: The Association of Jewish Chaplains, in conjunction with other sponsoring organizations, including Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City, are presenting an innovative program — “Renewing Bikur Cholim in the Time of COVID-19 North American Conference.”