JFS, Rabbinical Association partnering on High Holiday Food Drive
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for a High Holiday food drive taking place now through Oct. 18.
Community-wide Selichot program and service set for September 9
The Jewish community is invited to come together to prepare for the High Holy Days at the annual community Selichot program and service on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Bob Dylan, a songwriter with a complicated Jewish past, to perform in Kansas City
Bob Dylan, arguably one of the most famous and enigmatic Jewish songwriters of all time, will be performing in Kansas City, Missouri, for two nights.
Selichot program to feature Rabbi Josh Feigelson
At this year’s Selichot program and service, Rabbi Josh Feigelson, president and CEO of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, will look at how it might feel to approach teshuva as a practice of returning with compassion to our best intentions.
KU Chabad adds new rabbi and rebbetzin to meet demand this year
KU Chabad, led by Rabbi Zalman and Nechama Tiechtel, has added a new rabbi and rebbetzin to its staff for the 2023-2024 school year.
Jewish organizations, institutions, to have strong presence at Culture Fest
Food, crafts, and entertainment are all central features of Jewish Culture Fest, but the event also showcases the many Jewish organizations and institutions that serve the community at large.
Kansas City teens represent community at 2023 Maccabi Games
Sixteen local Jewish teens recently attended the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games and Access in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, representing the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J). The Kansas City delegation won more than 25 medals.
“The Jazz Alphabet” exhibition brings KC native back home
Kansas City native Neil Shapiro is returning next month for a special event. Images from his book “The Jazz Alphabet” will be on display at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre Galleria at The J.
Beth Torah to honor “Big Sonia” Warshawski
Congregation Beth Torah will honor Sonia Warshawski, local Holocaust survivor and subject of the documentary “Big Sonia,” as part of its Shabbat services on Friday, Sept. 1.
Service for Spiritual Renewal to take place at Village Shalom
Through the Jewish Community Chaplaincy program housed at Jewish Family Services, the community is invited to prepare for the holidays by attending the Pre-High Holidays Service for Spiritual Renewal at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, at Village Shalom, 5500 W. 123rd St., Overland Park, KS 66209.
Local Jewish woman celebrates 20 years of her not-for-profit
A Jewish businesswoman in Overland Park, Kansas, is celebrating the 20th anniversary this year of the networking not-for-profit she founded.
Jewish TV station now available for local Spectrum customers
Jewish Life Television (JLTV), a nationwide Jewish-themed television network, has been added to Spectrum’s channel lineup in the Greater Kansas City area.
Leawood police award community member for saving his mother’s life
Community member Joseph (Joey) Frager was awarded the Citizen Commendation Award from the City of Leawood chief of police for demonstrating “incredible strength and maturity” when his mother, Jackie Frager, experienced a life-threatening medical emergency.
Local college graduate wins national tennis award
Once a year, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) awards one college tennis player with the Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award. This year’s winner was Leawood, Kansas, native Nathan Turtledove, who just graduated from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.
Community member works to protect Kansas vineyards
Ben Gaeddert, Jewish community member and owner of Hiatus Wine in Wamego, Kansas, recently started a new job with the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA).