Late Jewish actress’ final film to screen in Kansas City
Jewish actress Linda Lavin’s final movie, “One Big Happy Family,” will be screened at local AMC theaters in the Kansas City area next month.
JFS Food Pantry to host High Holiday Food Drive
The two locations of Jewish Family Services (JFS) Food Pantry are providing more than 550 local families with food, personal care items and household goods, but need community help to keep the shelves stocked and filled with choices.
Tranin Fund supports Holocaust education, Jewish identity and free press
The Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) was created in 1975 to support programs and projects that elevate education, culture, health and social responsibility in the Jewish community.
JULIETs to host Dr. Kathleen Stone to speak about Heart to Heart International
Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will host Dr. Kathleen Stone of Heart to Heart International (HHI) for a discussion of her experiences helping those in need.
Israeli scholar at KU writes that dog conflicts signal deeper issues in intentional communities
Sometimes, Omri Senderowicz’s chapter in a new book about the problems of intentional communities — about the conflicts caused by dogs on Israeli kibbutzim — reads like a comic’s routine.
White Theatre to host ‘Piano Party!’
The White Theatre at The J is set to host “Piano Party!” on Oct. 11 and 12, bringing a cast of Kansas City vocalists and musicians to the stage.
2026 mahjongg cards available through Hadassah
Hadassah Greater Kansas City has launched its 2026 mahjongg card sales, continuing a longstanding tradition intended to bring together players and community.
Students construct and dedicate new mechitzah for HBHA
Ethan Hobbs and David Wasserman, two seniors at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA), led a project to create a new mechitzah for the school’s chapel.
Interactive exhibit featuring “Big Sonia” opens at Museum of Kansas City
The Museum of Kansas City has launched a new exhibit that features a conversational interactive experience with great-grandmother, businesswoman and Holocaust survivor Sonia Warshawski, known as “Big Sonia” and subject of the documentary of the same name.
LJCC to observe Reverse Tashlich Day
Sept. 28 is Reverse Tashlich Day and, for the second year in a row, the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will be participating in this national event with a clean-up of the Burcham River Trail.
HBHA teacher brings lessons of Jewish-Muslim coexistence from Morocco
This summer, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) teacher Alexa Cohen embarked on a journey to Morocco as part of the Kivunim Fellowship for High School Teachers, a program designed to inspire educators and equip them with the knowledge and experiences needed to bring the Moroccan Jewish story into classrooms across North America.
Kansas City to celebrate countdown to 2026 Maccabi Games
Kansas City will be a host of the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games, and to start the programming, the entire community is invited to join the official kickoff celebration on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The J.
Day of Discovery announced with new date and format
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, has announced a new date for Day of Discovery, moving from August to Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Jewish Community Campus.
KC Kollel to offer Rosh Hashanah presentations
KC Torah MiTzion Community Kollel will hold a pre-Rosh Hashanah “Ted Talk” style event in addition to continuing its weekly free Hebrew conversations at The J.
Torah Learning Center announces fall events
Torah Learning Center (TLC) has announced three upcoming events for community members this month.