Applications for 2024-25 Jewish War Veterans scholarships open
Jewish War Veterans (JWV) MO-KAN Post 605 is currently seeking applications for college scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year.
KC SuperStar semifinals to be hosted by former finalists
Three former KC SuperStar finalists will serve as judges for the 2024 Semifinals at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, in The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J (5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211).
KU Chabad wraps up spring 2024 semester
Last week marked the culmination of KU Chabad’s 34th semester at the University of Kansas.
JFS in need of JET Express drivers
For those who no longer drive or never learned to drive, Jewish Family Services offers JET Express, which uses volunteer drivers to provide safe, reliable and affordable transportation to such places as the grocery store, doctors’ appointments, activities and friends.
Simcha Gifts marks most successful year to date
With the Passover distribution of Simcha Gifts completed, the program has marked its most successful year yet.
Jewish Federation in search of digital marketing specialist
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is searching for a digital marketing specialist to oversee the execution of digital marketing strategies supporting Federation’s communications goals and objectives.
Kansas City Jewish Film Series returns with “Shorts in Shorts”
The 24th Annual Kansas City Jewish Film Series (KCJFS) will bring the second of three “mini-festivals” to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J.
Caviars honored by JFS for generosity
This month, Jewish Family Services (JFS) is honoring Arnold and Carol Caviar as its donors of the month and honorary chairs for the 2024 Summer Splash open house.
KU Hillel concludes semester of Jewish learning on campus
The end of the 2023-2024 school year at the University of Kansas also marked the conclusion of KU Hillel’s spring 2024 programs.
Local teen gives back to community through challah-baking efforts
Teenager Eve Benditt is being honored as Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) volunteer of the month for her challah-baking efforts for JFS’ spiritual care clients.
Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom to feature art of Lois Tosh
The Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom is presenting “A Creative Journey: the Art of Lois Tosh,” exhibiting Tosh’s artistic body of work.
Judy Jacks Berman to be honored for 30-year career
Judy Jacks Berman will be honored with “Somewhere Over Judy’s Rainbow,” a celebration of her 30-year career as director of Congregation Beth Shalom’s Rose Family Early Childhood Education Center.
Applications open for JCRB|AJC Leaders for Tomorrow cohort
Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) is now accepting applications from rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for the 2024-2025 Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) cohort, beginning in the fall of 2024.
New MCHE program to engage generations of Holocaust survivors’ families
The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) has announced its Generation of Memory Initiative with the goal of supporting and engaging family members and descendants of Holocaust survivors to preserve survivors’ histories.
Jewish Experiences organizes events for Yom HaZikaron, Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is partnering with local community organizations to commemorate Yom HaZikaron and celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut again this year.