K.I. online auction underway
Kehilath Israel Synagogue (K.I.) is holding an online auction from Thursday, Aug. 17 to Thursday, Aug. 31.
Jewbie Brothers to perform at JFS 120th celebration
The Jewbie Brothers, a local rock and roll band of all Jewish musicians, will provide musical entertainment during the Jewish Family Services (JFS) 120th anniversary celebration event.
KC SuperStar finals feature top 10 singers
Ten of Kansas City’s top area high school singers compete for the title of KC SuperStar 2023 at the event’s finals on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m., in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College.
Torah Learning Center to welcome Israeli family Torah
The Anna and Max Zalcman Torah Learning Center (TLC) is the recipient of a new Torah scroll as a gift from Galit and Alexander Israeli.
Beth Shalom Sisterhood to restart Warm Up America
Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood announces the restart of Warm Up America, its popular program that was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
KC Jewish Film Festival to end season with ‘Deadly Deception at Sobibor’
The Kansas City Jewish Film Festival (KCJFF) wraps up its 2022-23 season with a viewing of “Deadly Deception at Sobibor” on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J.
The White Theatre to host jazz concert, art exhibition
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre kicks off its 2023-2024 season this September with an ode to jazz.
Kansas Jewish Preschool welcomes Israeli teaching interns, increases Hebrew learning
Kansas Jewish Preschool (KJP), previously called Gan Chabad Preschool, has been a steadfast learning facility in the Kansas City Jewish community for the past 40 years.
Regnier family committed to work of Jewish Family Services
The Regnier family will be honored at the upcoming JFS 120th celebration event on Thursday evening, Aug. 24, at the Marriott Overland Park.
Summer Singers of Lee’s Summit present ‘Holocaust Cantata’ and commemoration
The Summer Singers of Lee’s Summit presented performances of music commemorating the Holocaust on July 30 and 31.
Day of Discovery offers opportunity to see unique Klein Collection artifacts
The annual Day of Discovery will take place in person on Sunday, Aug. 20, offering unique experiences and opportunities to engage in Jewish learning locally.
Don Goldman to receive Bernstein Humanitarian Award from JFS
As Jewish Family Services (JFS) celebrates its 120th anniversary of serving greater Kansas City, JFS President and CEO Don Goldman will be honored with the Dr. Phyliss and Robert A. Bernstein Humanitarian Award.
JFS asking for Rosh Hashanah meal sponsors, delivery drivers
Jewish Family Services is offering community members the opportunity to help more than 220 families by sponsoring Rosh Hashanah meal kits.
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.
JFS honors the Sosland family as one of its 120th Anniversary Families
As part of Jewish Family Services’ 120th anniversary celebration, the agency is highlighting families that have had a major impact on its success.