Strangers No More

The theme for the fall season of Strangers No More is: Because of our shared faith traditions and commands in Judaism and Christianity, how do we live out the Biblical command “You shall love your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:5, Torah. 

Strangers No More meets twice a month for casual conversations of interest of all faiths: First Monday by Zoom from 7 – 8:30 PM and Third Thursday at Westbrooke Church from 10:30 – 12:00 PM. Bring your drink of choice and feel free to bring a lunch and stay to visit.

Monday, September 11| 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Zoom only 

Topic:  How can we support the Jewish community in attempts to define antisemitism especially in light of a recent instance at the Roeland Park city council meeting? Tune in to learn about the role Strangers No More played at the meeting.

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Thursday, September 21 | 10:30 – 12:00 PM | in person at Westbrooke Church | 9777 Antioch Road, OPKS

Topic: “Civil Discourse: How to Argue for the Sake of Heaven” presented by Strangers No More member, Julie Kaplan. Civil Discourse is the act of “arguing” with those opinions differ from yours. We will learn basic principles and put them into action via short breakout sessions to “argue/discuss” a controversial topic or two. All are welcome to bring a lunch and stay after the meeting to chat.

Monday, October 2 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Zoom only

Topic: What does it mean to love God with all our might?

 “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Take to heart these instructions with which I charge you this day. Impress them upon your children. Recite them when you stay at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up. Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them serve as a symbol on your forehead, inscribe them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Deuteronomy 6:5 Torah 

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Thursday, October 19 |10:30 – 12:00 PM | in person at Congregation B’nai Jehudah | 12320 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66209

 Join us for a tour of the Michael Klein collection at Congregation B’nai Jehudah conducted by Educator/Curator Abby Magariel. Among the largest and most diverse collections of its kind in the United States, the Michael Klein Judaica Collection spans centuries and continents, while providing a journey through Jewish history, culture, and traditions. Visitors to The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah are greeted with a large display of works of art, ritual objects, historic artifacts and synagogue ornaments all guided by the principle of hiddur mitzvah, the beautification of ritual items. The Klein Collection is a tool for learning, using art and history to educate and inform.

Monday, November 6 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM – Zoom only

Topic: The Names of God – what do these attributes mean to us?

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Thursday, November 16th 10:30 – 12:00 PM | in person at Westbrooke Church | 9777 Antioch Road, OPKS

Our annual service project and brunch – We will be partnering with a local family service agency; stay tuned for details.

Strangers No More will not meet during the month of December.

For the story behind this group, read this KC Star Article.

This is a joint project of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee and United Women in Faith of Resurrection, a United Methodist Church.