Beth Torah Beit Midrash to cover Judaism during the Civil War
Congregation Beth Torah announces a Beit Midrash (house of learning) on Friday, Nov. 11 with Todd Stettner, a local Civil War buff.
Jewish community members provide support at Jackson County CASA benefit
A recent benefit for Jackson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) — which was founded as an NCJW program — received support from members of the local Jewish community.
Jewish Family Services preparing for its annual Hanukkah project
Jewish Family Services is preparing for its annual Hanukkah Project.
Jewish Culture Fest to return in 2023
Jewish Culture Fest, previously known as Jewish Arts Festival, is returning post-pandemic on Oct. 15, 2023.
Local Hadassah gala to feature musical tribute
A number of musicians will be sharing their favorite American and Hebrew/Israeli songs as a musical tribute to the Hadassah-affiliated educators being honored at the Hadassah Greater Kansas City 5th Annual Touch of Red Gala.
The J to host trivia night benefiting Parkinson’s programming
A 1960s-and-70s-themed trivia night to benefit Parkinson’s programming at The J will be held Monday, Nov. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center Social Hall.
KU Chabad hosts High Holiday programming
Throughout the High Holiday season, KU Chabad aimed to provide Jewish students at the University of Kansas a “home-away-from-home” holiday experience where they could celebrate together in a warm and welcoming environment
White Theatre to open season with “The Addams Family”
The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre of The Jewish Community Center (The J) presents the musical “The Addams Family” as the opening production of its 2022-2023 season.
New volunteer engagement manager joins Jewish Family Services
Jewish Family Services recently welcomed Vicky Leitnaker as its new Volunteer Engagement Manager.
Community youth groups come together at Mitzvah Garden KC
BBYO, KCUSY, NCSY/JSU, and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah recently came together to create a community-wide program at Mitzvah Garden KC for Jewish teens called Harvest and Havdalah.
KU Hillel continues tradition of French fry tour
KU Hillel began its annual tradition, First Year Fries, after a debate over the best French fries in Lawrence.
Beau Bledsoe, Ensemble Iberica to play at K.I.’s Une Soiree Parisienne
Guitarist Beau Bledsoe and the international artists of Ensemble Iberica will play music at Une Soiree Parisienne, a kosher four-course French meal at Kehilath Israel Synagogue’s annual Grand Givers evening on Sunday, Oct. 30.
KU Hillel celebrates High Holidays with students
KU Hillel celebrated the beginning of the year 5783 during its Rosh Hashanah services and dinner, Kol Nidre pre-fast dinner and services, and other High Holiday programming and events.
JFS High Holiday food drive continues, will have drop-off donation
JFS is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for the High Holiday food drive currently taking place.
KU Hillel’s Rock Chalk Shabbat announced for November
KU Hillel has announced its annual Rock Chalk Shabbat will be held Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at the Kansas Union on the University of Kansas’s campus in Lawrence.