KU Hillel returns to Israel for first Birthright since the pandemic started
From Kansas City to Chicago to Vienna and finally Tel Aviv, 40 Hillel students made it to Israel for KU Hillel’s Birthright trip in May.
Kansas City 2021-2022 Leaders for Tomorrow cohort graduates
Prior to participating in AJC’s Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) program, Blue Valley West sophomore Eli Maker said he “came into LFT partially uneducated on prominent issues surrounding Israel and antisemitism.”
Jewish Community Center Youth Triathlon returns June 26
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City’s Youth Triathlon is for kids from age 4 to 17 and allows youth to compete in a fun setting with music and a medal for every participant.
KU Hillel starts new eco-friendly initiatives
KU Hillel is “going green.” As part of KU Hillel’s Jewish values, the concept of repairing the world is on the forefront as staff spend the summer preparing for their new location and a new school year.
West Point Jewish chaplain speaks at B’nai Jehudah
Major Cantor David Frommer was the guest speaker during The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah's Erev Shabbat service on May 27.
White Theatre presents Kinnor Philharmonic in “L’dor V’Dor Kinnor”
The Kinnor Philharmonic will celebrate the musical achievements of three musical pupils of former Kansas City Symphony Concertmaster and violinist Tiberius Klausner in a special concert on Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m.
Beth Torah confirmands visit Kansas state capitol
Congregation Beth Torah’s tenth grade confirmation class was supposed to go on a confirmation trip to Washington D.C. in January.
Local Hadassah to benefit Youth Aliyah Villages
Hadassah Greater Kansas City will have a celebration event on Tuesday, June 28, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Culture House in Oak Park Mall, 11149 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66214.
Jewish Family Services begins Wipe Out toilet paper campaign
To promote its Wipe Out campaign for toilet paper collections, Jewish Family Services staff and leadership are hosting an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on June 16 at JFS’ Brookside East location, 425 E. 63rd Street.
Camp Sabra announces new Assistant Director of Staffing and Programming
Joshua (JC) Cuttler brings more than 10 years of experience at Jewish summer camps to his new role of Assistant Director of Staffing & Programming at Camp Sabra.
KU Chabad marks another semester of Jewish life on campus
Last week marked the end of the KU Chabad’s 32nd semester at the KU campus.
Beth Shalom partners with Tikkun-KC to provide affordable homeownership opportunities for low-income families
In the aftermath of the George Floyd murder and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, Alan Edelman and Debbie Sosland-Edelman, with the encouragement and support of Rabbi David Glickman and Beth Shalom leadership, established a Social Justice Committee.
Beth Shalom Sisterhood honors Berenice Haberman
Berenice Haberman was honored for her contributions to the Beth Shalom Sisterhood, the synagogue, and the community at Beth Shalom's Sisterhood Torah Fund Luncheon on April 27, 2022.
State of Kansas, Gov. Kelly commemorated the Holocaust on Yom HaShoah
The State of Kansas, represented by Governor Laura Kelly, memorialized the victims of the Holocaust on April 28, 2022, in the Kansas State Capitol Rotunda in Topeka, Kansas.
‘Enduring Challenges, Crucial Conversations’ to examine issues facing Jewish community
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, will present “Enduring Challenges, Crucial Conversations,” a facilitated conversation with Doron Krakow, president and CEO of JCC Association of North America, and Debbie Sosland-Edelman, Executive Director at Sosland Foundation.