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Forgive me for bragging (or not), but I cannot help it.

As director of philanthropy of the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF), I am honored to work with many generous individuals and families who’ve established funds to support the causes they care about and the needs of our community both now and in the future.

The KC Torah MiTzion Community Kollel is a vibrant, community-centered organization, directed by the Feldmans.

I and 14 other young professionals had the distinct privilege to represent the American Jewish Committee in partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on a diplomacy trip to Japan, entitled “Kakehashi,” or “building bridges.”

Editor’s note: Eitan Gerson and 14 other North American high school students attended USY Chidush’s first volunteer trip to Israel in December 2024.

In memory of Greenberg’s cousins who died in 2024.

Kansas Citians grow up with tornado warnings and snow days. I grew up in Northern California with fire danger warnings and earthquakes.

This issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle marks its 105th year of publication, and we’re going to make a big deal out of this anniversary.

The Chronicle is in the unique position of walking the line between the past and present on its way to the future.

America has always had a divide between the Democrats and the Republicans. Over the past few decades, we have witnessed our country split to extremes similar to both the 1860s and the 1960s. 

In December, my 20-year-old son Gilli and I traveled to Israel to volunteer through an agricultural farming experience called Israel Food Rescue (IFR).