This past Sunday, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (the J) had an open house. My kids practically spend more time in this building than they do at home, because it is where their school is located, as well as where Gabbie dances. The open house was meant to recruit membership as well as to show all of the things one can do at the J, and there are a lot!
View PostWhen Dave and I were in Dallas this past weekend, we visited the Sixth Floor Museum, which is the museum which documents the life, assassination, and legacy of John F. Kennedy, Jr. The museum is located on the 6th floor of the Texas School Book Depository, which is the building and floor from where Lee Harvey Oswald shot and killed JFK.
View PostMarch felt like it actually came in like a lion and went out like a lamb this year! It is actually feeling like spring outside, not to jinx it! Here’s what we’ve been up to.
View PostLast week, on Wednesday night and Thursday, we celebrated the Purim holiday. Purim celebrates the story of Queen Esther, who saved the Jewish people from annihilation by the decree of Haman, who was an advisor to the king. As part of the Purim celebration, people dress in costume, and we are commanded to hear the story of Esther, give out gifts of food, give charity, and partake in a festive meal.
View PostThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently announced an update to their recommendations on water safety and preventing the drowning of children. Drowning is the number 1 cause of unintentional injury related deaths of children ages 1-4. The second age group at highest risk of drowning deaths is teens, according to the AAP. Every year, about 370 children ages 10 to 19 drown. “Adolescents can be overconfident in their swimming abilities and are more likely to combine alcohol use with swimming – compounding their risk significantly.” Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 5-19 years.
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