JFS honors Ann Baum and Marla Brockman at 125th Anniversary Celebration
For 125 years, Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Greater Kansas City has worked to strengthen lives through compassion, dignity and community support.
JCRB|AJC holds 2026 Unity Seder
Nearly 200 guests joined Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) for this year’s Unity Seder, gathering for an evening centered on shared stories, traditions and reflection across faiths and backgrounds.
K.I. starts 2026 Summer Social series
Kehilath Israel Synagogue launched its summer programming with its first Summer Social event on Sunday, May 31, for congregants of all ages and guests.
Contemporary Jewish composer’s opus to be performed in Olathe
The newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble will close its season with a performance of “Estro Poetico-armonico III,” a work by Jewish composer Yotam Haber which explores the generational inheritance of Jewish liturgical music.
LJCC names Dr. Lara Giordano its first executive director
After 72 years, the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) has appointed Dr. Lara Giordano as its first executive director.
1700 students served by NCJW’s 2026 Mother’s Day Store
This year, the Greater Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women’s (NCJW) Mother’s Day Store went to five schools and served 1700 students.
New flower named after former community pediatrician Dr. Michael Blum
A new hybrid iris has been named “Doc Blum’s Bloom” after Dr. Michael Blum, a former Overland Park pediatrician and community mohel.
B’nai Jehudah Sisterhood to hold installation and awards brunch, feature WRJ speaker
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah Sisterhood will hold its Sisterhood Membership Appreciation, Installation and Awards Brunch on Sunday, May 31, at 11 a.m. at the synagogue.
JCRB|AJC accepting applications for Sarah Milgrim Justice in Action Scholarship
Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) has established the Sarah Milgrim Justice in Action Scholarship, an opportunity that honors the memory and impactful work of Sarah Milgrim (z”l).
Jewish Federation awards record-breaking number of summer camp grants
This year, Jewish Federation of Kansas City’s Rabbi Gershon Hadas Society scholarship fund provided a total of $84,153 to 60 campers for summer 2026.
The J invites 5th-7th graders to Junior Maccabi Sports Day
As excitement builds for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games in Kansas City, The J will host Junior Maccabi Sports Day on Sunday, May 31, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Fitness Center at The J.
Local doctor authors new book blending history and folklore
Dr. Scott Eveloff, a retired sleep disorders, critical care and pulmonary physician, recently wrote “The Golem’s Holocaust,” a book that blends history and folklore.
Jewish Community Foundation to celebrate 20 years of J-LEAD
This year, the Jewish Community Foundation’s J-LEAD program is celebrating 20 years of impactful grantmaking in the Kansas City Jewish community.
B’nai Jehudah gatherings to celebrate educators
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah will host “Teachers’ Lounge: Summer Edition,” a series of relaxed afternoon gatherings designed to celebrate community educators.
Helzberg Circle learns about Wandering Vine at Village Shalom
Members of the Helzberg Circle recently gathered for a special happy hour filled with wine, food and conversation at the home of Village Shalom Independent Living resident Donna Gould Cohen.