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Rabbi Moshe Grussgott’s second book club will meet at K.I. on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. The club is open to everyone.

Robert Simmons understands what it means to pay it forward, and he’s doing that with Jewish Family Services. Simmons has been named JFS’ January volunteer of the month.

The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah is pleased to announce the installation of Rabbi Stephanie Kramer as its 15th senior rabbi.

In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month in February, Sasone is hosting its second annual essay contest for students.

Members of Congregation Beth Shalom and the entire Jewish community are invited to join the Beth Shalom Sisterhood members for the second trimester of the Sarah Peltzman Education Series.

From its inception, The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle has covered the diverse events of the times, from the Holocaust and Israeli-Arab wars to local celebrations such as the opening of the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy in 1966 and the opening of the Jewish Community Campus in 1988. Now, the articles covering those events, and so many more, are available online.

HBHA has restarted two community resources that have been on hiatus during the pandemic: Rams Cafe and the annual Community Blood Drive. 

Jewish Family Services is hosting a free walk-in vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 18 in the White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center, located at 5801 W. 115th St. in Overland Park. The clinic will be from 2 to 6 p.m.

January is a big month for the Jewish Family Services Food Pantry, and there are multiple opportunities to donate grocery and personal care items. 

Brian Platt is celebrating his first year as Kansas City's city manager, a role he took on after being business administrator in Jersey City.