K.I. to host screening of ‘Nuremberg’ film for Yom HaShoah
Kehilath Israel Synagogue (K.I.) will host a screening of the 2025 film “Nuremberg” for Yom HaShoah.
SevenDays, Community Blood Center encouraging blood donations
Community Blood Center (CBC) is again partnering with SevenDays to encourage the community to give blood or platelets between April 20 and 28 as part of the annual SevenDays week of kindness.
Fiber artist Janet Kuemmerlein featured at Epsten Gallery
The Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom presents the work of acclaimed fiber artist Janet Kuemmerlein in an exhibition on view through June 1.
Community members and leaders gather for Jewish Advocacy Day at Kansas capitol
Community members, Jewish leaders and elected officials gathered at the Kansas State Capitol on March 3 for Kansas Jewish Advocacy Day, a day focused on civic engagement, education and strengthening relationships between the Jewish community and state leaders.
Former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz to visit Kansas City, discuss Jewish identity
Author and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz will visit Kansas City to speak about Jewish identity and her experience in politics.
Auditions open for national anthem performers at 2026 JCC Maccabi Games
Organizers for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games are inviting members of the Kansas City Jewish community to audition to perform the national anthems at the event’s opening ceremony, which will take place Aug. 3.
HBHA Upper School to present ‘Father of the Bride’
The Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) Upper School will present the romantic comedy “Father of the Bride” with two showings open to the community.
Jacobs family makes memorial donation for HBHA Jewish Heritage Trip
The Jacobs Family made a donation to Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s Jewish Heritage Trip in memory of their parents and grandparents, Dr. Bela and Anna Ilona Gondos (z”l).
NCJW to hold fundraiser at Hamburger Mary’s
The Greater Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) will host a fundraiser at Hamburger Mary’s featuring drinks, food, Bingo and a raffle.
Holocaust commemorations scheduled for April
The annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration and State of Kansas Holocaust Commemoration are scheduled for April 12 and 20, respectively.
Kansas City students participate in National Jewish Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
Eighteen high school students from the Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) Kansas City’s Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) cohort recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Susan & Bart Lewis Family Leaders for Tomorrow Advocacy Summit.
Playwright Sarah Aptilon’s ‘The Signer’ to debut in Overland Park
Local Jewish playwright Sarah Aptilon’s newest play, “The Signer,” will debut next month. Commissioned by Spinning Tree Theatre and produced in partnership with SevenDays, the play will premiere from April 17-26 at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center (8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66212).
Village Shalom’s Tovertafel brings joy to memory support
Last year, Village Shalom introduced the ToverCare program, featuring the Tovertafel, an interactive projection system designed specifically for individuals living with dementia.
KU Chabad’s new building serving Jewish life at KU
The newly opened Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University of Kansas (KU Chabad) has been drawing students and community members alike, with students flowing in and out throughout the day.
JULIES hosts Nelson-Atkins Museum outing
The Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women hosts the “Jewish Union of ‘Retired’ Ladies, Intelligent, Energetic and Sexy!” (JULIES), a cohort of retirees that meets monthly for conversations as well as periodic social outings.