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.
Friday, Feb. 21
Candle-lighting Time
Shevat 26, 5:45 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
“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: 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.
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 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.
Professor Dovid Imbo wowed his audience at The Chabad Shul of Leawood as scholar in residence. Speaking Friday night, Shabbat day and at a community program following Shabbat, he was totally engaging and delightful.
