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Applications now open for 2026-27 Leaders for Tomorrow cohort

The Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) is now accepting applications from rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for its 2026-2027 Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) program cohort, beginning in the fall of 2026.

HBHA to celebrate graduation of Class of 2026

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s (HBHA) graduation ceremony will celebrate the growth, learning and experiences that have shaped the seniors throughout their time at HBHA.

150 Jewish students gather for “Shabbat 150” at KU Chabad

KU Chabad hosted its largest Shabbat dinner ever as 150 Jewish students came together in the new Cutler Family Chabad Center for Jewish Life.

Jewish Community Foundation celebrates teen philanthropy at B’nai Tzedek Shuk

On Tuesday, April 14, the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) welcomed teens and their families to its youth philanthropy fair, the B’nai Tzedek Shuk.

From storage boxes to spotlight: students bring St. Joseph’s Jewish history to life

A Lafayette High School class in St. Joseph, Missouri, is bringing history to life by collecting, cataloging and curating a museum exhibit filled with historic items, books, documents and more donated by St. Joseph Jewish families.

Local Hadassah to hold 24th Annual Walk for Health

Hadassah Greater Kansas City will celebrate its 24th Annual Walk for Health sponsored by its Nurses Council, which will be held on Sunday, May 10 (Mother’s Day), from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Leawood, Kansas.

JFS reaches out to community with neighborhood market

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is hosting a series of upcoming Neighbor Market events to make it easy for individuals and families to pick up free groceries and household essentials.

New York synagogue youth lounge named for Kansas City native Rabbi Stephen Karol

Rabbi Stephen Karol, a Kansas City native who lives on Long Island in New York, was honored by his synagogue when it announced its new youth lounge would be named for him.

BIAV hosting appreciation and farewell Kiddush for Rabbi Mark Glass

Congregation Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner (BIAV) invites the community to an appreciation and farewell Kiddush honoring Rabbi Mark and Dr. Ruthy Glass and family.

Fourth Annual Marty Awards to honor Kansas City Jewish teen leaders

BBYO chapter Two’s AZA is set to host its Fourth Annual Marty Awards on Saturday, May 9, at The J.

Jewish community members among SevenDays honorees

SevenDays, a nonprofit organization that works to overcome hate by promoting kindness and understanding, is honoring Jewish community members Dr. Ken Sonnenschein and Sonia Warshawski with its annual Ripple of Kindness Award.

Kol Ami hosts Seder open to community; compares Exodus to modern immigrant struggles

Congregation Kol Ami marked Passover this year with a community Seder rooted in a message that stretched well beyond the holiday itself: that the ancient story of liberation from bondage speaks directly to the struggles of immigrants and refugees navigating the present day.

Rare Haggadah collection on display at Village Shalom

Visitors to Village Shalom now have a unique opportunity to experience centuries of Jewish history through a special Haggadah exhibit owned by Rabbi Mark Levin, a founding spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Torah.

NCJW learns how Kansas Supreme Court works and why it matters

On April 12, the Greater Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) hosted Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge for a discussion and presentation, “How the Kansas Supreme Court Works — and Why It Matters.”

Jewish Experiences to host Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut programs

Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is partnering with local community organizations to coordinate a number of events commemorating Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) in April for the Kansas City Jewish community.

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