Hadassah Greater Kansas City invites members, prospective members, family and friends to join its virtual tour of the Michael Klein Collection at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah on Monday Feb. 8 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Educator/Curator Abby Magariel will focus on items from this collection for the upcoming holidays, including Purim and Passover.
The Michael Klein Collection features remarkable works from Jewish communities around the world, spanning centuries and continents. During this program, participants will be able to explore Jewish art, history and culture through this magnificent collection of Judaica.
Abby Magariel is a Kansas City area native and has worked in informal, hands-on education since 2007. A graduate of Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Magariel completed an M.A. in Museum Studies at the University of Kansas. She worked first at the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka and then led the education team at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence. Magariel joined The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah in July 2019 as the first educator/curator of the Michael Klein Collection.
For its previous work in membership, the local Hadassah Chapter received a grant from National Hadassah to sponsor this membership program. Although there is no cost to participate, donations to Young Judaea scholarships are welcome. Make checks payable to Hadassah and mail to Marian Kaplan, c/o Hadassah, 3909 W. 101st Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66207.
Through its support of Young Judaea, Hadassah provides experiences that last a lifetime for thousands of American children and young adults—at summer camps, Israel programs, year-round activities and volunteer experiences—shaping future leaders and ensuring Jewish continuity. Hadassah offers scholarships to approximately 300-400 campers per year.
Registration for this program is required by Feb. 5 Email Marian Kaplan, Hadassah Greater Kansas City Team Coordinator, at to receive the registration link. Magariel will send confirmation of registration with the Zoom information to participants.
For more information, contact Phyllis Kohn, Team Membership and Program Chair, at or 913-940-3217
