2022 Day of Discovery brings learners, educators together
Day of Discovery 2022, which was hosted at the Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Aug. 21, brought learners and educators together, both virtually and in person.
Jewish radio show receives statewide broadcast award
“The Schmooze,” a Sunday morning radio show hosted by KU Chabad’s Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, won the second place award in its category in the Kansas Association of Broadcasters’ (KAB) 2022 Station Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting.
Bike for the Brain Labor Day event to raise mental health awareness
Bike for the Brain will host its 17th annual community bicycle ride on Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
Founder of Mussar Institute is featured speaker at Selichot program
The Jewish community will gather on Saturday, Sep. 17 to prepare for the High Holy Days at the annual community Selichot program and service.
SASS-MoKan to host 19th annual Remembrance Walk to celebrate lives lost to suicide
This year will mark the 19th anniversary of a walk for survivors to gather with others and celebrate the lives of loved ones lost to suicide.
JFS teen volunteer honored for baking challah for those in need
Cady Koffman loves baking, the traditions of Shabbat and helping other people.
Stone pillars at Sheffield Cemetery restored
The stone pillars at the wrought-iron gate of Sheffield Cemetery have been newly restored.
KCteen launches new class on Israel
KCteen is offering college credits to high school students who join its class about Israel’s history, advocacy, and spiritual significance.
Kansas City team represents at JCC Maccabi Games, wins medals
The 40th year of the JCC Maccabi Games took place in San Diego, California, from July 31 to Aug. 5.
Leadership Tomorrow interns finish summer of professional development
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s Leadership Tomorrow summer internship program recently wrapped up its ninth year.
Jodi Perelmuter joins JFS as Family Life Educator
A communicator and connector, Jodi Perelmuter is excited about joining Jewish Family Services as the head of its family life education efforts.
Friedman family grows with JCF’s Continuum of Giving
Bradley and Taly Friedman are the first to participate in each stage of the Continuum of Giving, the Jewish Community Foundation’s opportunities to engage and develop philanthropists and community leaders at all stages of life.
Enrollment open for K.I.’s free religious school
Jewish children from the Kansas City area are invited to enroll in the free Kehilath Israel Fred Devinki Religious School. Synagogue membership is not required.
August community food drive to stock JFS Pantry
Jewish Family Services, in partnership with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City, continues to help those in need by hosting community food drives at its two pantry locations.
KU Hillel celebrates groundbreaking for new location
KU Hillel staff showed and celebrated KU Hillel’s new location just steps off campus on July 31.