Rabbi Mandl bids farewell to Kansas City
Although Rabbi Herbert J. Mandl retired from Kehilath Israel Synagogue (K.I.) on Aug. 1, 2012, he had no immediate plans to move.
Village Shalom invites community to celebrate 25 years on Helzberg Campus
Village Shalom will hold an open house celebration for its 25th anniversary at its current location, the Helzberg Campus. Community members are invited to the gathering on Sept. 7 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Alan Poisner wins four medals at the biannual National Senior Games
Dr. Alan Poisner, a race walker for 40 years, recently won four medals at the biannual National Senior Games.
JCF hires community members Jeff Udell and Leiba Estrin
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) recently hired two new staff members to join its accounting team.
KU Chabad, KU Jewish Business Club offer financial literacy course
A new KU Chabad course led by the Jewish Business Club is aiming to equip students with tools to build a strong financial future.
Lily Kanter to be featured at Federation Women of Strength event
Entrepreneur, philanthropist and home design expert Lily Kanter will be the featured speaker at Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s 2025 Women of Strength event.
Community pre-High Holidays Service of Spiritual Renewal announced
The Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program, housed at Jewish Family Services (JFS), will offer its Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 4 p.m. in the social hall at Village Shalom. (Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Monday, Sept. 22)
Rabbi Amy Wallk, Nina Katz to speak at B’nai Jehudah Shabbat
The Temple Congregation B’nai Jehudah invites the community to an evening featuring Rabbi Amy Wallk and her daughter, Nina Katz, on Friday, Aug. 22.
‘Stuff of Dreams’ to premiere at White Theatre
“Stuff of Dreams,” a new musical, will have its world premiere at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J on Sept. 13.
Overland Park police officer to present to JULIETs
All Jewish women are invited to attend the next Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) event, which will feature a presentation by Officer Wes Griffith of the Overland Park Police Department.
Jewish War Veterans awards scholarships
Jewish War Veterans MO-KAN Post 605 announced that it has awarded academic scholarships to seven local students.
Honoring his father, Josef Loeffler funds Israel advocacy fellowship position
In honor of his father, Frank Loeffler (z”l), Josef Loeffler is funding a position in the Orthodox Union’s Leaders in Advocacy Training (LIAT) Fellowship reserved for local college students.
Jewish State Senator Ethan Corson seeking nomination for Kansas governor
State Sen. Ethan Corson, a member of the Jewish community, announced that he is seeking the Kansas Democratic Party’s nomination for governor. Corson will compete for the party’s nomination against state Sen. Cindy Holscher.
NCJW selling honey for High Holidays
The Greater Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is selling honey for the High Holidays.
KU Hillel in search of three new staff members
KU Hillel is searching for qualified applicants for three open positions: assistant director, development and events manager, and Jewish student therapist.