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 March 8 Program
Kansas Interfaith Action
Kansas Interfaith Action, or KIFA (pronounced “KEE–fa”), is a statewide, multi-faith issue and advocacy organization that puts faith into action by educating, engaging and advocating on behalf of people of faith regarding critical social, economic, and climate justice issues. They lobby for fair public policy in the state legislature. KIFA centers its work around legislative priorities such as immigrant and LGBTQ+ rights and fully funded public education, economic justice and care for the Earth.
KIFA supporters’ values are shaped by the values of their diverse faiths, which connect them to a concern for justice, peace, and human dignity in Kansas. Health and basic human essentials are priorities for KIFA. They have a website that outlines how mainline religious denominations affirm the need to vaccinate. In other words, Kansas Interfaith Action doesn’t just talk the talk. They also walk the walk.
Join the JULIETs on Sunday, March 8 for an opportunity to learn about this interesting organization and the good work they do for the community. We begin at 12:30 sharp, so please arrive no later than 12:15 pm to get checked in. Reservations are required so please email me at JULIETs.KC@gmail.com. The deadline is Thursday, March 5. I hope to see you there!
DATE: Sunday, March 8
TIME: 12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Beth Torah
RESERVATION DEADLINE: March 5
All our events are free.
Our March 29 Program
Modern-Day Antisemitism
Antisemitism has evolved. Today, it hides in memes, emojis, slogans and under the guise of social justice. Learn to decode modern-day antisemitic language that’s shaping today’s online hostility. We’ll examine how anti-Judaism, antisemitism and antizionism all often lead to the same outcomes: harassment, vandalism, social exclusion, and violence against Jews. You’ll learn how:
today’s conversations often hide classic antisemitic narratives.
coded language and symbols function as modern dog whistles.
you can respond, report, and take action.
Because, when we can clearly name what we’re seeing, we can be better equipped to protect ourselves, advocate effectively, and stand together with strength and confidence.
Our speaker is Julie Cortés, an award-winning advertising copywriter, founder of The Freelance
Exchange, business coach and creator of Freelancing 101, which she taught as an adjunct professor at the Kansas City Art Institute. The daughter of Susie Klinock, Julie has spent 25+ years building community, leading initiatives, and advocating for others. Over the past 2+ years, she’s immersed herself in researching and documenting modern antisemitism. Though not formally trained in Jewish studies, Julie’s interest intensified after confronting antisemitism within the very institution where she taught. She later co-chaired an industry-wide program supporting the national #StandUpToJewishHate advertising campaign. As a humanist Jew who never expected to step into this role, Julie now speaks and writes to help others recognize, name, and respond to antisemitism with clarity and courage.
(You may remember Julie from a few months ago when our scheduled speaker no-showed and Julie did an off-the-cuff presentation on antisemitism. You asked me to bring her back, so I did.)
The reservation deadline is Thursday, March 26. Please email Susie Klinock at JULIETs.KC@gmail.com. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in. I hope to see you there!
DATE: Sunday, March 29
TIME: 1:00 p.m. (please note time adjustment)
LOCATION: Beth Torah
RESERVATION DEADLINE: March 26
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, March 5 for the KIFA program and Thursday, March 26 for the antisemitism event. Please indicate which program you are RSVPing for. (We’re hoping you can attend BOTH of them.) . 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)