JCF celebrates teen philanthropy at B’nai Tzedek Shuk
On April 3, the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) welcomed teens and their families to its youth philanthropy fair, the B’nai Tzedek Shuk.
Jewish Family Services offering b’nai mitzvah project opportunities
Addison Yamnitz recently celebrated her bat mitzvah at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah; for her bat mitzvah project, Yamnitz decided to collect baby items, baby food and feminine hygiene products for the Jewish Family Services (JFS) Food Pantry.
The J expands childcare offerings at B’nai Jehudah CDC
The Child Development Center (CDC) at The J and The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah announced the expansion of its early childhood services with the addition of full-time care for children ages 3 months to 2 years old, beginning in August.
Applications open for 2025-2026 Leaders for Tomorrow cohort
The Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) is now accepting applications from rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for the 2025-2026 Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) cohort, beginning in the fall of 2025.
KU Chabad hosts Jewish students for Passover
Once again this year, KU Chabad welcomed more than 100 students to celebrate Passover together. Students experienced Passover Seder traditions complete with home-cooked holiday food.
Spinning Tree Theatre to premiere Victor Wishna’s ‘First Generation,’ produced in partnership with JVS
Spinning Tree Theatre will present the world premiere of “First Generation,” a play by community member Victor Wishna.
Babs Lowenstein artwork on display at Epsten Gallery
The Epsten Gallery in Village Shalom is presenting “The Collection of Babs Lowenstein,” an art exhibit featuring the works of local artist Babs Lowenstein.
KU Hillel preparing to host Passover celebrations
KU Hillel is preparing to welcome Jewish students for its annual Passover celebrations.
Bill codifying IHRA antisemitism definition passed by Kansas legislature
Both the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives approved a bill to codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism in the state’s statute.
Kansas to mark 2025 Education and Sharing Day in honor of Lubavitcher Rebbe
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed April 9, 2025, as Education and Sharing Day, held to emphasize the importance of morality in education, a cause championed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (z”l).
Community partners to host genetic screening event on April 6
Community partners are hosting a community conversation on hereditary health risks and genetic screenings, titled “What’s In Your Genes? A Conversation about Jewish Genetic Screenings,” on April 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus Social Hall.
Events to highlight history of Lawrence Jewish community
The Jewish history of Lawrence, Kansas, will be highlighted this month with a discussion with Dr. David Katzman at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) and an exhibition of Judaica at the Watkins Museum of History.
HBHA head of school joins Day School Leadership Training Institute cohort
Annie Glickman, head of school at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA), has joined the 14th cohort of the Day School Leadership Training Institute (DSLTI) fellowship for new and aspiring heads of school, offered as a partnership between Prizmah and the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Jewish students help spread kindness in SevenDays youth leadership team
Seven members of the 2025 SevenDays Kindness Youth Leadership Team (KYLT) are Jewish students. Students in the KYLT meet monthly to participate in leadership training, perform acts of community service and advance SevenDays’ message of spreading kindness at their schools.
Vision Associates announces new leaders
Leadership of Vision Associates, the nonprofit which owns the 14 acres of land adjacent to the south of Village Shalom, changed last month.