Jewish Family Services hires new volunteer manager
Jewish Family Services recently welcomed Taryn Jones as its new Volunteer Engagement Manager.
HBHA’s Civic Service Award celebration moves to virtual format
For the past two years, HBHA has worked diligently to ensure that its school community remains safe, and that students are able to be in school together as much as possible.
SevenDays 2022 focuses on countering hate with kindness
Kansas City has not been immune to hateful acts — a white supremacist murdered three people outside of Jewish facilities in Overland Park in 2014, and another gunman killed an Indian man at Austin’s Grille in Olathe in 2017.
Despite this, one Kansas City area organization makes a difference by teaching kindness and understanding. SevenDays is a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization that aims to overcome hate through education and dialogue.
JCF announces camp, enrichment scholarships
The Jewish Community Foundation has three scholarships available for those planning to attend Jewish summer programming.
JCC getting ready for another summer of J Camp
The Jewish Community Center is ready for another summer of J Camp, which was recently voted as the Best Summer Camp in KC Magazine’s 2021 Best of KC list.
Mitzvah Garden KC awards Golden Trowels
Mitzvah Garden KC hosted its 22nd Annual Tu B'Shevat Seder via Zoom on Jan. 16, 2022, in collaboration with Jewish Experiences Director Ethan Helfand.
Four questions with Riva Lehrer
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is hosting artist and author Riva Lehrer as part of the Acclaimed Author Series on Wednesday, Feb. 9.
KU Chabad’s kosher deli at Allen Fieldhouse returns
Allen Fieldhouse has kosher food options thanks to KU Chabad, which provides a full service kosher deli that is available at all weekday basketball games.
JFS launches ‘Spread the Love’ food pantry drive
This February, Jewish Family Services is kicking off its annual Spread the Love Campaign.
Bill Greenberg is K.I.’s Minyannaire of the Year
Kehilath Israel Synagogue is privileged to name Bill Greenberg as its Minyannaire of the Year.
SevenDays announces Kindness Scholarship
SevenDays, a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization that promotes kindness and understanding through education and dialogue, is now accepting entries for its annual SevenDays Make a Ripple, Change the World Scholarship.
JFS client pays it forward as volunteer
Robert Simmons understands what it means to pay it forward, and he’s doing that with Jewish Family Services. Simmons has been named JFS’ January volunteer of the month.
B’nai Jehudah to install 15th senior rabbi
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah is pleased to announce the installation of Rabbi Stephanie Kramer as its 15th senior rabbi.
Beth Shalom’s Sarah Peltzman Educational Series resumes
Members of Congregation Beth Shalom and the entire Jewish community are invited to join the Beth Shalom Sisterhood members for the second trimester of the Sarah Peltzman Education Series.
JFS food pantry offers more donation opportunities for January
The final community-wide food drive of 2021 for the Jewish Family Services food pantry was a great success with nearly 2,139 pounds of food items and non-perishables collected.