KU Chabad has expanded its staff to meet increased demand to support Jewish students this year, bringing on Rabbi Ariel Brudoley as assistant rabbi and engagement intern for the 2024-2025 school year.
Local Jewish community member and author Deborah Shouse is partnering with First Call and Crafted: A Fair Trade Collective for an event aimed at raising awareness about addiction, mental health and the impact of grief.
More than 150 community members came together at the Jewish Community Campus for Foundation for Our Future, the Jewish Community Foundation’s (JCF) biennial celebration of planned giving.
This October, Jewish Family Services (JFS) is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for the annual High Holiday Food Drive, JFS’ largest collection effort of the year. The drive begins on Oct. 2 (Erev Rosh Hashanah) and will continue through the conclusion of the holidays on Oct. 25.
Chef Brian Aaron and Tannin Wine Bar and Kitchen will host a one-day-only Jewish deli pop-up ahead of Rosh Hashanah.
“Screams Before Silence,” a documentary about the sexual violence by Hamas during the Oct. 7 terror attacks on Israel, will be screened by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of The J and Jewish Federation.
Jewish legislators Sen. Ethan Corson and Rep. Dan Osman addressed a gathering at Congregation Beth Shalom to share information on lawmaking in Kansas. Ace Allen moderated the event, which was a Café Ohev program, on Sept. 8.
The Kansas City section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) celebrated its 130th anniversary on Sept. 8, with an event at Meadowbrook Clubhouse in Prairie Village, Kansas. Members were offered light refreshments, elegant table arrangements and violin music.
Jewish-owned business Olive Tree and community member and baker Michael Crane are collaborating on a special menu for Rosh Hashanah celebrations. They will offer a selection of traditional Jewish dishes available for pickup at Olive Tree.
Kelly Somberg will be recognized by Jewish Family Services (JFS) for her passion about its mission, dedication and commitment to making a difference, making time for others and more at the organization’s Bright Night event. Somberg will receive JFS’ Alfred Benjamin Friend of the Family Award at the event on Thursday, Sept. 26.
In recognition of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, Jewish National Fund-USA (JNF) partnered with Congregation Beth Shalom to host a special ceremony.
KU Chabad officially broke ground for its new building with a celebration of students, alumni, parents, supporters and donors last Sunday.
Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will host “Understanding and Combating Contemporary Antisemitism,” a presentation by Sarah Markowitz Schreiber, director of education and programs for the Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC).
The Goldenberg Duo, consisting of siblings Susan and William Goldenberg, will present a series of free recital performances between Sept. 25 and Oct. 7.
The history of Kansas City’s Oakwood Country Club is covered in detail in Ward Katz’s new book, “Oakwood’s Living History: From the Progress Club to a New Future — A Family Story.”