Enrollment open for K.I.’s free religious school
Jewish children from the Kansas City area are invited to enroll in the free Kehilath Israel Fred Devinki Religious School. Synagogue membership is not required.
August community food drive to stock JFS Pantry
Jewish Family Services, in partnership with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City, continues to help those in need by hosting community food drives at its two pantry locations.
KU Hillel celebrates groundbreaking for new location
KU Hillel staff showed and celebrated KU Hillel’s new location just steps off campus on July 31.
JCF's Community Legacy Fund supports KC Jewish community
For more than 40 years, the Jewish Community Foundation’s Community Legacy Fund has been a source of support for local communal organizations.
KU Chabad continues serving college students in summer
While many school faculty and student organizations closed for the summer, the Chabad House at KU continued with special summer programs, hosting students for Shabbat meals, social events, weekly classes and offering mental health support.
NCJW's Back to School Store serves hundreds
Underprivileged children across Greater Kansas City recently received free school supplies, backpacks and clothing through the ninth annual Back to School Store organized by the local section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW).
Broadway star to host KC SuperStar Finals
The next winner of the KC SuperStar competition will be chosen during the competition finals in an evening of performances.
Hadassah to honor local affiliated educators
Hadassah Greater Kansas City will honor Hadassah affiliated educators at its fifth annual Touch of Red Gala on Saturday evening, Nov. 5.
JFS hosting family program at Day of Discovery
Day of Discovery, an event focused on learning opportunities and experiences, has a new element this year: Jewish Family Services is coordinating the Family Program in the morning of this year's event on Sunday, Aug. 21.
New fund at Jewish Community Foundation brings sunshine to the special needs community
The Jewish Community Foundation specializes in unique charitable funds that meet donors’ personal giving goals.
Registration open for virtual community-wide “Judaism for Conversion Candidates” course this fall
The Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas will once again offer a community-wide course, “Judaism for Conversion Candidates,” beginning Aug. 18.
Registration for Day of Discovery 2022 to open end of July
Registration for this year’s annual Day of Discovery, taking place Sunday, Aug. 21, is scheduled to open Monday, July 25.
Kansas City weightlifting coach and athlete compete for Team U.S.A. at 2022 Maccabiah Games
Two Kansas Citians, Zachary Lerner and Dean Scicchitano, are in Jerusalem as members of the United States Weightlifting Team for the 21st Maccabiah Games.
HBHA announces David Sosland as incoming Board Chair
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy announces its new Board of Directors, led by Chair David Sosland.
The Heritage Center at The J to host open house July 27
After a three-year hiatus, the Heritage Center’s annual Open House will be held Wednesday, July 27, from 4 to 6 p.m.