NCJW holding Petals for Passover fundraiser
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) of Kansas City is holding a “Petals for Passover” fundraiser.
JFS’s Don Goldman to be honored by Nonprofit Connect
Jewish Family Services President and CEO Don Goldman has been chosen as Nonprofit Catalyst of the year by Nonprofit Connect.
Community Purim celebration brings nearly 100 attendees
Nearly 100 people attended the recent community Purim day celebration, which was offered in person at Village Shalom and virtually.
JFS needs donations, volunteers for Passover Meals program
Jewish Family Services is looking for support and volunteers to help with its Passover Meals program this year.
Friends of Sheffield Cemetery announce new chairman
Spencer Schere will be installed on Sunday, March 26 as the new chairman of Friends of Sheffield Cemetery.
Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation seeking educator
Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) is seeking a dynamic and creative educator to facilitate Moving Traditions’ Kulam program.
Future Votes KC, including HBHA students, to hold City Council candidate forum
On March 30, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., a candidate forum for the Kansas City, Missouri, City Council race will be held at University Academy in the Helzberg Auditorium, 6801 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131.
Author series brings popular writers to Kansas City
The Acclaimed Author Series, presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is back this spring and in person.
White Theatre, Black Repertory Theatre partner for “A Raisin in the Sun”
Lorraine Hansberry’s drama “A Raisin in the Sun” will be performed in a partnership production by The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) and the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City (BRTKC).
Camp Gan Israel celebrates 25 years, enrollment still open
This summer, Camp Gan Israel of Kansas City (CGI) will celebrate 25 years of Jewish camping.
Dr. Rachel Sosland to speak at Hadassah health program
Cardiologist and Hadassah life member Dr. Rachel Sosland will address the No. 1 killer of women when she presents “Taking Women’s Health to Heart” on Tuesday, March 28, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
“Passion, Prejudice & Patriotism” comes to White Theatre
Award-winning pianist and vocalist Gary Negbaur, along with his band, will bring “Passion, Prejudice & Patriotism: Songs That Shaped Our Nation” to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre stage on Sunday, April 2, at 4 p.m.
Local women to participate in Evolve Hadassah Momentum partnership
There will be a 2023 Hadassah Momentum open house on March 26 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. Jennifer Schlozman, the community leader for this partnership in Greater Kansas City, will be participating in this event.
SevenDays 2023 focuses on countering hate with kindness
SevenDays, a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization, aims to overcome hate by promoting kindness and understanding through education and dialogue.
Teens learn and give tzedakah at JCF B’nai Tzedek Shuk
On Thursday, March 2, the Jewish Community Foundation welcomed teens and their families to its 17th annual youth philanthropy fair, the B’nai Tzedek Shuk.