90 Years Ago
(From the May 3, 1935 issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)
Jack Sokolov, chairman of the AZA cultural committee, announced that at least 20 organizations will compete in the AZA Center Council of Clubs Inter-Society Literary Contest. The final date set for this competition is Monday, May 20. Organizations are now engaged in choosing their representatives.
80 Years Ago
(From the May 4, 1945 issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)
AZA Chapter No. 2 recently initiated 13 new members. At its last meeting Louis Shameee was voted into the chapter. A plan was discussed to honor the most outstanding and all around member of the year… The chapter will participate in the 7th War Loan Bond Drive. … Under the leadership of Dave Zeff, an AZA Mother’s Day affair is planned for mothers of members, including those in the armed forces. … A discussion on anti-semitism, led by Julian Levitt, adviser, will take place at its next meeting Sunday, May 6. Members and guests are invited.
10 Years Ago
(From the April 30, 2015 issue of The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle)
For Arnold Caviar, it’s always been important to give back to the community making sure people in need are taken care of in a dignified manner. Caviar, together with his wife of 46 years, Carol, has helped hundreds in their quiet way, both personally and through their family business, Liberty Fruit Company.
Once again, the Caviars have embraced the concept of tikkun olam – repairing the world – in a significant way. Working with the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City, the Caviars made an endowment gift to support the Jewish Family Services Food Pantry at the Jewish Community Campus. A dedication of the pantry and hanging of the mezuzah at the JFS pantry was held on Sunday, April 19.
“The Caviars epitomize tikkun olam – doing acts of kindness to improve people’s lives,” said Seymour Krinsky, an ordained rabbi and lifelong friend who participated in the dedication of the pantry. “Lives are enhanced by their boundless generosity.”
“They don’t like to do this in public,” said Krinsky, “(but)” their passion is to do good things. They are making a statement here. They want other people to join them.”
The Caviars have been long-time supporters of the food pantry. Each month and for special Jewish holidays during the year, the Caviars and Liberty Fruit provide fresh fruits and vegetables to more than 220 families. The Caviars’ generosity enables JFS to stretch its funding further and increase the food it provides to hungry families they serve.
“The Caviars have been wonderful friends and supporters of JFS, and we are so grateful,” said Don Goldman, executive director and CEO of JFS. “By providing this endowment to the JFS food pantry, Arnie and Carol are improving lives in our community each day.”
As a former JFS board member, Arnold Caviar wanted to make an impact and help the agency.
“JFS does so many different things whether it’s mental health, counseling, helping older adults and people of every age,” Arnold Caviar said. “I like the way the organization operates helping people from all walks of life whether they are Jewish or not. Endowing the pantry seemed like a natural for us.”
The Caviars, who are members of Kehilath Israel Synagogue, have been charitable both inside and outside the Jewish community, helping many organizations like the Little Sisters of the Poor and making a difference in people’s lives.
‘Tm a giver not a taker,” Caviar said. “I think the world should be made up of more givers and not takers, not only in all faiths but all walks of life.”
During the dedication the Caviars were joined by their children and grandchildren. It was a special gathering for the family.
“By creating this endowment, it shows my children what life’s all about and what I would like my children to do in the future,” Caviar said.
(Arnold Caviar is a Two’s alumnus.)
