Kol Ami in search of part-time music director
Congregation Kol Ami is searching for a part-time music director.
The Wandering Table to host kosher restaurant night with Taco Naco
The Wandering Table, a kosher pop-up restaurant experience in Kansas City, is hosting a night in partnership with local Kansas City Mexican restaurant Taco Naco KC.
Jewish Experiences’ Acclaimed Author Series returns this spring
The Acclaimed Author Series, presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, returns this spring with four events.
JFS food pantry receives gift from Jacobs family
The family of Dr. David S. Jacobs, of blessed memory, is honoring his memory with a gift to Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) KesherKC Food Pantry to continue battling food insecurity.
MCHE accepting nominations for 2024 Holocaust Educator of the Year
Nominations for the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education’s (MCHE) 2024 Holocaust Educator of the Year are now open.
JFS to offer program for parents talking about war in Israel
In its ongoing effort to be a resource in the community, Jewish Family Services is offering a program, “Parents and Difficult Conversations,” to help parents address the war in Israel when talking with their children.
NCJW sees increased need for children’s clothing
Stacey’s Closet, named in memory of the National Council of Jewish Women of Greater Kansas City’s (NCJW) member Stacey Bell, was created three years ago with the objective of providing elementary school children with essentials (clothing, shoes, coats, etc.) throughout the school year.
2024 KC SuperStar audition dates set
Auditions will soon begin for The J’s 2024 KC SuperStar competition fundraiser.
Oct. 7 terror survivor to speak at KU
Gal Cohen-Solal, a 37-year-old father of three from Kibbutz Reim in Israel, is traveling to the University of Kansas in Lawrence to share his story as a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks in Israel.
Rabbi Londy to retire from The New Reform Temple
After 13 years as the pulpit rabbi of The New Reform Temple, Rabbi Alan Londy will retire at the end of May and assume the title of the synagogue’s first rabbi emeritus.
Sasone, community-wide Jewish programs to celebrate JDAIM
Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to help raise awareness and foster acceptance of people with disabilities and mental health conditions in the Jewish community. Occurring each February, JDAIM is now in its 15th year.
Local teen creating bracelets to raise money for Israel
Eliana Berenbom, a soon-to-be bat mitzvah, has been raising money for Israel by making and selling unique bracelets.
Levine family’s donation allows for license plate reader at Village Shalom
Community members Sam and Danielle Levine recently made a charitable gift to Village Shalom to increase campus security by installing license plate readers.
LJCC to launch ‘Dying Well’ series
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will begin its educational series “Dying Well” with a double-bill event featuring KU Associate Professor of Philosophy Bradford Cokelet and Joshua Stein, executive director of the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF).
JFS launching new grief and loss support group
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is launching another grief therapy group for Jews in the Kansas City area.