Blanche Sosland, community pillar, educator and advocate, dies at age 90
Blanche E. Sosland (z”l), one of the Kansas City Jewish community’s most prolific supporters, educators and anti-bullying advocates, died on July 5 at age 90.
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U.K. Advisor on Antisemitism Lord John Mann speaks to JCRB|AJC board, community leaders
Lord John Mann, the United Kingdom’s independent advisor on antisemitism, recently spoke to community leaders and board members of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) about his experiences advocating for the Jewish people of Britain.
Village Shalom celebrates Weissman Place dedication and Dreiseszun Neighborhood renaming
Village Shalom celebrated an enduring legacy on June 30 as residents, family members, donors, board members and staff gathered to dedicate Weissman Place, the newly-named skilled nursing memory care neighborhood honoring former Shalom Geriatric Executive Director Melvyn “Mel” Weissman.
40-foot mural painted on Mitzvah Garden pavilion
KU graduate Clara Rozmaryn recently completed a five-day mural project at the Mitzvah Garden KC (MGKC).
Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy hosting volunteer opportunity at Maccabi Games
Jewish Federation of Kansas City’s Women’s Philanthropy invites women from across the community to volunteer together during the JCC Maccabi Games this August.
JCRB|AJC in search of director for Better Together community-building initiative
Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) is seeking a director of Better Together and special programs to lead the growth of Better Together, an innovative community-building initiative that equips participants with the skills to engage across differences through dialogue, curiosity and respect.
JULIETs to learn about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
The Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will meet for a seminar on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), an individualized approach to managing hormone-related symptoms.
Jewish Family Services to host grief support group
Navigating Grief: A Support Group is for individuals impacted by loss and grief, with a focus on the Jewish experience of grief.
USA 250th Anniversary Issue
To celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, the July 2 issue of The Chronicle contains special content focused on the bonds between America and her Jewish community. Using historical content from the United States’ 150th and 200th anniversaries, as well as presidential messages and a custom Jewish American-themed crossword puzzle, The Chronicle wishes its readers a happy Independence Day.
More than 400 Village Shalom Father’s Day Run attendees undeterred by rain
When the rain started falling on the morning of June 21, Village Shalom staff knew it would make for a wet Father’s Day Run. What they didn’t know was how many people would show in a downpour.