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In Sweden, where anti-Semitism has risen, ‘Big Brother’ catches contestants confessing Jew hatred
Isabel Pereira was kicked off Swedish “Big Brother” after she said she hates Jews. (Screenshot via YouTube)
Two contestants were kicked off a Swedish reality show after having a conversation in which one said she hates Jews, while a third who remains has previously expressed support for neo-Nazi ideas on social media.
important dates
Last year’s KC SuperStar winner Maurissa Cunningham belts out her winning song. Preliminary auditions for KC SuperStar 2020 will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8, and Wednesday, March 11, at the Jewish Community Center. Singers only need to attend one audition for the competition.
Friday, Feb. 21
Candle-lighting Time
Shevat 26, 5:45 p.m.
Teens, parents invited to Jewish Community Foundation’s youth philanthropy fair
Teens learn about Jewish nonprofits at the 2019 B’nai Tzedek Shuk, hosted by the Jewish Community Foundation.
The Jewish Community Foundation will hold its annual youth philanthropy fair, the B’nai Tzedek Shuk, from 5:30 to7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5.
When you think of Purim, remember hamantaschen
Hamantaschen Committee chairs Elaine Friedman, Mari Anne Birnbaum and Sally Gordon show off some delicious hamantaschen.
Ohev Sholom Sisterhood is announces it is again baking delicious hamantaschen for Purim. Purim this year is the evening of Monday, March 9, and the morning of Tuesday, March 10.
Teenage Orthodox pingpong phenom may have to skip Olympics because trials are on Shabbat
An 18-year-old pingpong star may have to skip this year’s Olympics because the U.S. trials are scheduled for Shabbat and she is an Orthodox Jew.
Joel Goldberg, Kansas City Royals reporter and host, to speak at K.I.
Joel Goldberg
“Royals Live” host Joel Goldberg will be speaking at Kehilath Israel Synagogue at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. Sponsored by the synagogue and the K.I. Men’s Club, the event is free and open to everyone in the community.
Priya: financial and emotional support for Growing Jewish Families in the KC metro
Dr. Evelina Swartzman
Priya: Growing Jewish Families continues to be a resource to Jewish individuals and families who are struggling on their path to parenthood. Priya offers emotional support, resource connection, spiritual guidance and financial assistance with fertility treatments and/or adoption.
Jewish Community Center presents Open Stage Choreography and Dance Festival
Kansas City Contemporary Dance.
A number of Kansas City’s most innovative and creative dance companies will perform at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center (The J) on Sunday, March 1, as part of the fourth annual Open Stage Dance + Choreography Festival. These premier companies will feature some of the metro area’s finest dancers. This one-time only performance of original choreography will be at 2 p.m.
Ohev Sholom Sisterhood movie matinee
Ohev Sholom Sisterhood invites you to a movie matinee featuring “Strangers in Town” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Village Shalom Social Hall. This movie is a touching, inspiring and timely documentary that highlights the diverse immigrant community in Garden City, Kansas, and its ability to live peacefully with each other.