Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy to host challah braiding event
Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy will host a challah braiding and candle painting event to kick off 2025.
“The Menorah Man” Noah Unell continues creating domino menorahs, doing mitzvot
Eight-year-old domino artist Noah Unell, known as “The Menorah Man” by his friends and family, recently created a collection of 18 menorahs featured in two public art displays at Village Shalom and the Lenexa Public Library.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration to be held on Jan. 27
The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE), in partnership with the University of Kansas’ Jewish Studies Program, will hold the community’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration on Jan. 27.
B’nai Jehudah’s Shabbat Tzedek to highlight Good Faith Network
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah will feature the Good Faith Network (GFN) and its work at its Shabbat Tzedek (Justice Shabbat).
Jerry Seinfeld to perform in KC
Jerry Seinfeld will perform at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Jan. 18 with fellow comedian Jim Gaffigan.
LJCC to host geriatrician to speak on healthy aging, lifestyle medicine
Dr. Susan Friedman, a board-certified geriatrician and internist, will speak at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) about the new field of lifestyle medicine.
State and city governments host menorah lightings
Alongside Jewish community members, city and state officials celebrated Hanukkah with menorah lightings.
Israeli journalist to share stories of Oct. 7 victims at Acclaimed Author Series event
The Acclaimed Author Series, presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, will host Israeli author Lee Yaron to talk about her new book, “10/7: 100 Human Stories.”
Fire ruins Kansas City family’s home ahead of Hanukkah
This Hanukkah, the festival of lights is dark for a Kansas City family after a fire burned them out of their house and home. It all happened so fast with no warning.
MeltonKC, Sasone to hold class for adults with disabilities
MeltonKC and Sasone are partnering for a new class designed specifically for adults with disabilities.
Temple Beth Sholom to host director of Topeka Peace and Justice Center
Temple Beth Sholom in Topeka, Kansas, will host Pastor Carl Frazier for a discussion about the Topeka Peace and Justice Center, of which he is the executive director.
Jewish Community Foundation hosts 65th Annual Meeting
More than one hundred Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) fundholders and supporters gathered on Dec. 11 for JCF’s 65th Annual Meeting and installation of officers and trustees.
Jewish author Beth Kander speaks to community
Jewish author Beth Kander spoke to community members as part of the Acclaimed Author Series hosted by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, on Dec. 19.
HBHA launches new opportunities for prospective students
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) has announced the New Beginnings Scholarship, created to support Jewish students in 6th-10th grade who are new to the HBHA community.
JULIETs to host president of children’s mobility aid program
Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will host Rebecca Kidwell, president of Geeks for Kids, an organization that builds custom electric cars and other assistive devices for children with mobility problems.