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JCRB|AJC’s Human Relations Event

JCRB|AJC’s Human Relations Event was commemorated on November 24th at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. Bill Berkley was honored with the 2024 Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award. JCRB|AJC also celebrated its 80th anniversary that evening with a special collaboration with J. Rieger & Co. Proceeds support the organization’s critical work to combat antisemitism and pursuing justice across the region. 

Neta Meltzer, JCRB|AJC; addressed the guests. 
Board of Directors: (Front row) Harvey Kaplan, Gail Weinberg, Karen Glickstein, Allison Berey, and Dr. Micah Levine (back row) Stewart Stein, Lisa Bernard, Lisa Schifman, Rabbi David Glickman, Barry Kaseff, and Howard Mayer
Melanie Hayden, Deb Bass, and Jennifer Ingraham
Andy Rieger, Mayor Quinton Lucas, and Cole Robinson, Prairie Village City Council member
Jeremy and Emma Sandler

Featured in the February 8, 2025 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Jeff Mundinger

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