When Nazi tanks surrounded Warsaw, my father related in a rare moment of frustration, the Jews were in shul arguing over who should get “shishi” (the honor of being called up third to the Torah).
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s local allocations process is an intensive, deep dive into our local programs that are requesting financial support. The financial contributions made to the annual campaign support this venture.
(JTA) — The ancestry of the son of a Jewish refugee in the Democratic Republic of Congo has emerged as a flashpoint for a political crisis that is threatening the integrity of the massive African country.
Anyone teaching the past by skipping over the unpleasant parts isn’t teaching history. They are engaged in propaganda.
Editor’s note: The following is reprinted from a recent email sent by Rabbi Sarah Smiley to the B’nai Jehudah community.
I’ll never forget one of the most memorable basketball games I ever played in.
There’s an entire global industry dedicated to vilifying and isolating Israel, the world’s only Jewish-majority nation.
Where’s the outrage?
I have never written to The Chronicle, but I felt compelled to express my thanks to all the sponsors, donors, organizations, and individuals whose tremendous efforts brought the remarkable Union Station exhibit “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.” to Kansas City.
There’s a misconception that gap-year-type programs are just for 18-year-olds. My experience with Masa Israel Journey’s Destination Israel Fast Track Pro is proof that working in Israel, in community and with a strong safety net, is an amazing opportunity even if you’ve already launched your career.
There are six fast days in the Jewish calendar year. Two are very serious and are 25-hour fasts, namely Yom Kippur and Tisha B’Av. The other four fasts are morning until evening only.
