Village Shalom honors staff with awards, including recognition from Charley Helzberg
Four Village Shalom employees received the top awards given out annually at the organization's staff holiday party in December.
JCRB|AJC creates toolkits to combat antisemitism
The Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) has announced “Leading from the Heartland: Regional Toolkits to Combat Antisemitism,” a collection of resources and recommendations for different sectors based on insights from the symposium aspect of JCRB|AJC’s 2024 Regional Summit on Combating Antisemitism.
Lester Goldman art and legacy exhibit on display
The Leedy Foundation has announced “The Essence of Joy: Celebrating the Art and Legacy of Lester Goldman,” the first exhibition in the newly established Leedy Foundation Legacy Series.
JFS holding 2025 ‘Spread the Love’ food pantry drive
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is in the midst of its annual “Spread the Love” food campaign — throughout February, JFS is asking for donations of spreadables including peanut butter, jelly, ketchup, honey and other non-perishable items.
SevenDays 2025 names 12 Ripple of Kindness winners
SevenDays, a nonprofit organization that overcomes hate by promoting kindness and understanding, will take place in the Greater Kansas City region beginning Monday, March 31, and continuing through Tuesday, April 8.
Federation breaks annual campaign record
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City raised more than $5.5 million via its 2024 campaign, marking the largest amount raised in an annual campaign to date.
Epsten Gallery exhibiting art from H&R Block and Bloch Family collections
The Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom is hosting “The Bloch Family: A Visual Legacy,” presented in partnership with the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation in celebration of H&R Block’s 70th anniversary.
Jewish Community Foundation welcomes new trustees
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) has recently added three new trustees, Ben Abelson, Lindsay Fineman and Miles Ross, to its board of trustees.
JULIETs to host Kansas Supreme Court justice and Court of Appeals judge
Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will host Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge and Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Karen Arnold-Burger for a presentation and roundtable discussion on the Kansas Judicial Branch.
Local author-illustrator to discuss food, art and mourning at LJCC
Marilyn Naron, a local author-illustrator and former pastry chef, will hold an art exhibition and discussion, “I Do Not Want Your Sympathy: Shiva, Snacks, and the Art of Remembering,” at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC).
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy establishes flag football team
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) announced the launch of its first-ever flag football team, bringing a new sport to the school’s athletic program.
"Beyond The Schmear" class to explore creativity of bagels and schmear
Community member Michael Crane will host "Beyond The Schmear: Tradition Meets Creativity,” a class on the interesting relationships between bagels and schmear in Paola, Kansas.
KU Hillel to host annual Women’s Hoops Classic event
KU Hillel will host its annual Women’s Hoops Classic event, a celebration of both Hillel’s impact on Jewish college students and the KU women’s basketball team, on Sunday, March 2.
Professor Elizabeth Noble advocates for JFS
Elizabeth “Beth” Noble, Ph.D. of education, prides herself in being a devout promoter of Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) services. She is an advocate, donor and client.
Congregations, Jewish agencies collaborating for community Purim event
The Kansas City Jewish community is invited to celebrate Purim together for the fourth year in a row at the Kansas City Jewish Community Purim Carnival.