Levine family’s donation allows for license plate reader at Village Shalom
Community members Sam and Danielle Levine recently made a charitable gift to Village Shalom to increase campus security by installing license plate readers.
LJCC to launch ‘Dying Well’ series
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will begin its educational series “Dying Well” with a double-bill event featuring KU Associate Professor of Philosophy Bradford Cokelet and Joshua Stein, executive director of the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF).
JFS launching new grief and loss support group
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is launching another grief therapy group for Jews in the Kansas City area.
JVS to host event with Jason Kander and refugee he helped rescue
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), in partnership with the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, will host an event featuring veteran and former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander and Afghan refugee Rahim Raufi.
KCteen holds intergenerational art event at Village Shalom
Twenty-five high school students gathered at Village Shalom Senior Living Community to paint with residents as part of KCteen’s Bagels+Art Get-together.
Jewish U.S. poet laureate to perform twice in Kansas City
Three-time United States Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky will be reciting poetry live in Kansas City.
JFS names spiritual care volunteer Judith Evnen volunteer of the month
In recognition of Judith Evnen and her contributions to the Jewish Family Services (JFS) chaplaincy program, the organization has named her its volunteer of the month.
The White Theatre to present ‘The Prom’ musical
The Broadway musical “The Prom” will run for 11 performances at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre.
JFS’ Emerging Leaders to celebrate its first year
Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) Emerging Leaders program, composed of young professionals who come together to support the mission and work of JFS, will hold a celebration for its first year.
Applications for NCJW scholarships now available
The Greater Kansas City Section of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is providing scholarships for high school seniors who plan to go to college in the fall of 2024.
Israeli-Kansas Citian with history of Zionism and activism joins JCRB|AJC
Israeli-born community member Neta Meltzer has joined Jewish Community Relations Bureau | AJC (JCRB|AJC) as director of community and government relations.
MCHE to host International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration
The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) will host a International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration focusing this year on the topic “‘Never Again’ post 10/07.”
Ram’s Cafe serves as community’s only volunteer-led kosher eatery
Ram’s Cafe, a Vaad-certified kosher eatery in the Jewish Community Center, recently marked over two decades of service and community support.
KU Hillel hires two new engagement staff
KU Hillel announced that two new team members, Ben Novorr and Noa Savir, will join the organization this semester.
JFS Food Pantry receives funds from Give Local campaign
Jewish Family Services (JFS) Food Pantry received financial support from a recently-relaunched program from Whole Foods Market.