Summer Singers to perform ‘Holocaust Cantata’
The Summer Singers of Lee's Summit, a community chorus active only during June and July, is recruiting members for its 2023 performance of music commemorating the Holocaust.
JFS honored as one of United Way's Impact 100
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is celebrating its 120th anniversary, and this year, United Way of Greater Kansas City named it one of its inaugural Impact 100 organizations.
Community high schooler wins big in regional, state tennis
Jonah Stolte, a Blue Valley West High School student who just finished his freshman year, won two tennis awards in Kansas Class 6A high school tennis last month.
B’nai Jehudah names Amanda Morgan King as executive director
Amanda Morgan King will transition from her role of president and board chair at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, to the synagogue’s executive director. The change will be effective on Sept. 1, 2023.
JCF’s Katianne’s Sunshine Fund seeks applications to help special needs community
Applications will be accepted until June 15 for the Jewish Community Foundation’s (JCF) Katianne’s Sunshine Fund for the Benefit of Special Needs Programming.
LJCC to host tour of B’nai Israel Cemetery, playdate at Asher Cohn Park
On Sunday, June 11, the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will host a tour of B’nai Israel Cemetery.
KC Jewish Film Festival mini-festival coming to White Theatre
The 23rd Annual Kansas City Jewish Film Festival (KCJFF) brings the second of three “mini-festivals” to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J on Sunday, June 11, at 1 p.m.
Village Shalom selects new dining services provider
NEXDINE, a dining, hospitality, and facilities management company, was selected to be the new dining services provider for Village Shalom.
Jewish Federation announced as presenting sponsor of 2023 Jewish Culture Fest
The J has announced Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City as this year’s presenting sponsor for Jewish Culture Fest, coming Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, to the Jewish Community Campus.
Suzy Sostrin, KU Hillel executive director, says farewell
After six years at KU Hillel, Executive Director Suzy Sostrin is finishing her time there and moving to San Diego, California, where she will become the executive director of Camp Mountain Chai, a pluralistic Jewish summer camp.
White Theatre announces 2023-2024 season lineup
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J unveiled its 2023-2024 season schedule, which includes popular musicals, original works and live concerts.
Help@Home maintenance program by JFS offers independence for those over 60
Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) Help@Home program helps community residents over the age of 60 maintain their independence by providing handyman services.
JFS to host block party in appreciation of clients
Jewish Family Services staff serve the community every day through its KesherKC programs and food pantries, mental health services and counseling, spiritual care and family life education offerings, and older adult and care management services and programs.
B’nai Jehudah to host Singles Mingle for Jewish adults
By popular demand, The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah is hosting a singles event for the entire Jewish community.
Jill Goldstein installed as Beth Shalom Sisterhood president
Jill Goldstein was installed as president of Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood on May 19, 2023, in Beth Shalom’s Goldsmith Hall.