Your Bi-Weekly B'nai Jehudah News and Events

Mazel Tov!

Ari McFarland Bar Mitzvah

Ari McFarland, son of Jeremy and Elena McFarland, who was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 21. Ari will be entering eighth grade at Aubry Bend Middle School, where he especially enjoys his Spanish and Math classes. Outside the classroom, Ari stays active playing football and competitive basketball. In his free time, he enjoys riding dirt bikes, swimming and spending time with friends. For his Mitzvah Project, Ari collected non-perishable food items to donate to Jewish Family Services, helping support individuals and families facing food insecurity in the community.

Nathan Saylan Bar Mitzvah

Nathan Saylan, son of Kevin and Marcy Saylan will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 28. Nathan is the grandson of Barbara Krigsten and the late Ray Krigsten and Steve and Jacki Saylan of Omaha, Nebraska. He has two older brothers, Zachary and Alex. Nathan will be a 7th grader at Pleasant Ridge Middle School. He loves playing soccer for his competitive team and his basketball team. For his mitzvah project, Nathan volunteered at a homeless shelter. Thank you to the rabbis, the B’nai Jehudah team and his tutor, Suzy Rieber, for all their help in becoming a Bar Mitzvah.

We are grateful and so very proud of our Mitzvah Makers who, thanks to the generous and committed leadership of Barbie and Gary Rogoff, are now making upwards of 600 PB&J sandwiches for people in need in our local communities! In addition to the 300 sandwiches we provide to Micah Ministries each month, we will now also be sending 200 sandwiches to HeartnHands, and another 100 sandwiches to Grace Community. Thank you to Barbie and Gary, as well as to all those who give their time and energy to this important program that warms the hearts (and bellies!) of so very many.

The Next Two Weeks At-A-Glance

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Throughout the summer, our newsletter will go out every other week.

June 23- July 6

Wednesday, June 25

10:00am Torah Study

Thursday, June 26

11:00am Challah Cover Embroidery with Rabbi Brazner

Friday, June 27

6:00pm New Member Shabbat Service

Saturday, June 28

10:30am Shabbat Service (Nathan Saylan's Bar Mitzvah)

Sunday, June 29

3:00pm Good Faith Network Meeting

Wednesday, July 2

10:00am Torah Study

Friday, July 4 - Independence Day

Office Closed

6:00pm Red, White and Blue Shabbat Service

Saturday, July 5

10:30am Shabbat Service

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Upcoming Events - Register Today!

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Challah Cover Embroidery with Rabbi Brazner

Thursday, June 26

11:00am-12:30pm

New Member Shabbat Service

Friday, June 27

6:00pm-7:00pm

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Red, White and Blue Jean Shabbat Service

Friday, July 4

6:00pm-7:00pm

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Shabbat Simcha Service (Birthday and Anniversary Blessings)

Friday, July 11

6:00pm-7:00pm

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Save the Date and Register ASAP!

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Pre-show Dinner: "West Side Story" at the White Theatre

Saturday, July 12

6:00pm-7:00pm

Popsicle Pop-In

Sunday, August 10

3:00pm-5:00pm

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Yahrzeits

May their memory be a blessing.

Charles N. Miller, uncle of Rhonda Karol (Rabbi Larry), who passed away April 23.

Thomas "Tom" Morgan, brother of Michael Morgan (Carol) and uncle of Amanda Morgan (Chad King), who passed away April 29.

Selma Litwin, mother of Michael Kaufman, who passed away May 8.

Sarah Milgrim, daughter of Nancy and Bob Milgrim, sister of Jacob Milgrim, who passed away May 21.

Emily Perlstein, sister of Sara Gordon, who passed away May 25.

Steve Sackin, brother of Ken Sackin (Teri), who passed away May 28.

Sisterhood Judaica Shop

Getting married? Register for Judaica, both for your ceremony and your home! We have wedding breaking glasses, mezzuzot to hold your glass shards, a variety of gifts and more. We know our hours are limited so we will gladly meet you by appointment to fit your busy schedule. Shop in person or online, or at TTCBJ.org and click on the word "Shop" at the top.

Shop in person, online or at TTCBJ.org and click on the word "Shop" at the top.

Please note our summer hours:

Wednesdays - Fridays, 11:00am-2:00pm

Appointments outside of our regular hours can be made by contacting Marcia Soltz at msoltz@gmail.com or Pam Auerbach at sampowerpak@gmail.com.

We are run by Sisterhood women volunteers. All of our proceeds benefit B'nai Jehudah. Why shop for Judaica anywhere else?

From the Klein Collection: Etrog Box

This duck-shaped silver container is an etrog box. It was made in Iraq in the 19th century. The Klein Collection is home to a second duck-inspired etrog box; see if you can find it in the main display next time you’re in the building!

Want to learn more about the Klein Collection or schedule a group tour? Contact Abby Magariel at curator@bnaijehudah.org for more information.

Community Connections

JFS is Here for our Community

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is here for our community during times of everyday need or in times of crisis like those our Jewish community is currently experiencing. JFS works to bring additional resources and support to members of our community. If you need support, please contact the JFS Navigator at (913) 730-1433.

For a list of services JFS provides, visit www.jfskc.org.

The Micah Ministry Mitzvah Moment

Every Third Monday of the Month

1:00pm - Make PB&J Sandwiches at Congregation B'nai Jehudah

Every third Monday come share conversation with friends while making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to provide food for those in need. This is a partnership with Micah Ministries.

No pre-registration required.

5:00pm - Help Serve the Unhoused and Food Insecure

at The Independence Boulevard Christian Church, 606 Gladstone Avenue, Kansas City, MO

Share a fulfilling evening as we serve our community’s unhoused and food-insecure people. About 800 warm meals are served along with clothing, hygiene products and our TTCBJ PB&J sandwiches. Contact Marcia Soltz at mksoltz@gmail.com for more information or to arrange a carpool. Register to volunteer here.

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