Registration for Day of Discovery to open July 5
This year’s annual Day of Discovery will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18, and registration for the event is scheduled to open on Friday, July 5.
White Theatre to feature ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’
“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” opens at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J on Saturday, July 6, where it will run for 14 performances on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 28.
Community-wide course “Judaism for Conversion Candidates” to begin in August
The Rabbinical Association’s annual community-wide course for those considering conversion to Judaism will begin this August.
Jewish Heritage Night to be held at Kauffman Stadium
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, will be facilitating Jewish Heritage Night at The K, a celebration of the Jewish community’s history and heritage at the Kansas City Royals’ Kauffman Stadium.
The J unveils renovated after-school rooms
The J recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its renovated after-school rooms, which opened in time for this summer’s J Camp.
Ram’s Cafe announces summer hours, new menu items
Ram’s Cafe, a Vaad-certified kosher eatery in The J, has announced new summer hours and meals.
J-LEAD giving circle program celebrates successful 2024 grant cycle
The Jewish Community Foundation’s (JCF) J-LEAD program, a giving circle for adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, recently completed its 2024 grant cycle, in which members collectively granted $22,630 to five community programs.
KU Chabad hosting summer events for students
While many student organizations wind down for the summer, KU Chabad continues to engage the Jewish community at the University of Kansas.
MCHE, Yahad-In Unum to host Operation Barbarossa commemoration
Yahad-In Unum, a nonprofit dedicated to reconstructing the crimes of the Holocaust, and the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) and will host the third annual Operation Barbarossa commemoration in Kansas City.
KC SuperStar finalists named; SNL’s Chloe Fineman to host finals
Ten Kansas City high school singers have been chosen as finalists for KC SuperStar, The J’s largest fundraiser supporting various programs and scholarships.
NCJW installs 2024-25 board of directors, recognizes volunteer efforts
The Kansas City section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) recently installed its 2024-25 board of directors and officers and recognized the contributions of several volunteers.
JFS Summer Splash open house begins toilet paper drive
The recent Jewish Family Services (JFS) open house at its Brookside location began its food pantry’s summer Wipe Out campaign to collect toilet paper.
LJCC to host trivia nights to raise funds for religious school
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will hold two trivia nights this summer to support its religious school.
Playwright Sarah Aptilon’s ‘Deep Dark Nothingness’ to debut
“Deep Dark Nothingness,” a new play by Kansas City area playwright and Jewish community member Sarah Aptilon, will debut this month.
White Theatre, Hispanic Chamber to produce “West Side Story” in 2025
Internationally acclaimed musical “West Side Story” has been confirmed as part of the 2024-2025 season lineup at the Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J.