Beth Torah’s Women’s Group
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JULIETs
Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together
What is it?
Our mission statement: Inspired by Jewish values, we bring women together for friendship and learning. We offer support to Congregation Beth Torah and the wider Jewish community. It is a social and educational group, not a sisterhood.
When do we meet?
All meetings occur at 12:30 p.m. on a Sunday, usually the last one of each month. You will be notified by email if we have to change the date.
Who can become a JULIET?
All Jewish women + non-Jewish wives of Jewish spouses are eligible. CBT membership is not required, so bring your friends, even if they are not members of our congregation. This group is for women of all ages and the programs will vary to reflect that philosophy.
What does a typical meeting look like?
We start promptly at 12:30 p.m. The first 30 minutes are for shmoozing and eating lunch. Each woman brings her own sack lunch and CBT will provide beverages, paper goods and plastic cutlery. The next 60 minutes is for our program, which usually includes a guest speaker.
What does it cost?
Nothing! Congregation Beth Torah is sponsoring JULIETs, so there will be no charge for the first year of operation. At that time, we will reevaluate our financial status.
Our May 31 Program
World Religions in Kansas City
How many major religions have homes in Kansas City? If you guessed all of them, you would be correct. At the JULIETs meeting to be held May 31, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Congregation Beth Torah, Religion Professor Nick Pumphrey will explain what those religions are and how they came to Kansas City.
Dr. Pumphrey is the Professor of Religious Studies at Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. He specializes in the archaeology and history of ancient Israel, and works within the fields of comparative religions, popular culture, and religion. He also curates the Quayle Bible Collection. His presentation will examine how and why Kansas City became the home for the five big religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Learn how smaller groups such as Jainism and Sikhism are here, too and how they have changed over time.
Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) is open to Jewish women (and women of other faiths who have a Jewish spouse.) No synagogue affiliation is required to attend, and attendees should bring their own lunch or snack. Beverages and paper goods will be provided.
The program is free, but attendees must RSVP by Thursday, May 28 by emailing Susie Klinock at JULIETs.KC@gmail.com. Attendees should arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in. Congregation Beth Torah is located at 6100 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS 66209.
Nancy Kalikow Maxwell JULIETs Communications Director
DATE: Sunday, May31
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Beth Torah
RESERVATION DEADLINE: May 28
All our events are free.
Beth Torah sponsors JULIETs, but synagogue membership is not required. All Jewish women, and women of other faiths who have Jewish spouses, are welcome to attend our programs. Bring a sack lunch or snack. Beverages, paper goods and plastic flatware are provided.
This group has proven to be a great place to renew old acquaintances and make new friends. See you there!
Reservations required by Thursday, May 28. Feel free to bring a Jewish female friend (or a non-Jewish woman who is married to someone Jewish). To RSVP, email Susie Klinock at JULIETs.KC@gmail.com or call the office.
This is the place for Jewish women of all ages to learn something, meet old acquaintances and discover new friends. Remember: J = Jewish, U = Unforgettable, L = Ladies, I = Interested in, E = Eating, T = Together
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. To reserve your spot, call the office or email Susie Klinock. (JULIETs.KC@gmail.com)