SevenDays seeking submissions for 2023 button art competition
SevenDays is seeking original designs by area high school artists (9-12 grades) to capture the daily themes of SevenDays Make a Ripple, Change the World.
JCRB|AJC honors Alvin Brooks at its annual Human Relations event
Nearly 500 people gathered at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel ballroom at Crown Center to honor long-time civil rights and community activist Alvin Brooks with Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC)’s Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award.
KU Hillel’s Rock Chalk Shabbat celebrates Jewish life at KU
Rock Chalk Shabbat, KU Hillel’s annual largest Shabbat of the year, took place on Friday, Nov. 4.
This couple moved to Israel from Kansas and attained their life dream
(The Jerusalem Post) — Allan and Rini Gonsher made aliyah from Kansas to Efrat in Nov. 2019.
Community families initiate the greening of Sheffield Cemetery
Sheffield Cemetery has received a green vanguard of newly planted rosebud trees along a 1,000-foot city right-of-way adjacent to one of the city’s oldest Jewish burial grounds, and it could well be the harbinger of a much broader environmental push.
PrayerWorks celebrates 25th anniversary, offers prayer service to Kotel
Beth Shalom Sisterhood PrayerWorks recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gathering at the home of PrayerWorks Facilitator Rickie Haith.
New meal plan from KU Chabad helps students keep kosher
KU Chabad is now offering Jewish students at the University of Kansas a kosher meal plan.
JFS requesting Thanksgiving meal kits for food drive
Jewish Family Services is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for its monthly drive-up communitywide food drive on Sunday, Nov. 20. JFS is asking donors to put together a Thanksgiving Meal Kit.
Acclaimed Author Series brings Dr. Adam Stern to Jewish Community Center
On Thursday evening, Nov. 17, the community is invited to attend the third event of The J’s Acclaimed Author Series presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J.
KU Hillel celebrates Sukkot and Simchat Torah with students
Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations and programming followed the High Holidays for KU Hillel students in 5783.
Acclaimed Author Series brings notable writers to Jewish Community Center
The community is invited to experience a number of talented authors as they share their work and what’s behind it as part of The Jewish Community Center’s (The J) Acclaimed Author Series presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J.
National Hadassah Educators Council co-chair to speak at local Hadassah gala
Karen Bloom, co-chair of the newly-forming National Hadassah Educators Council, will be speaking at the Hadassah Greater Kansas City 5th Annual Touch of Red Gala honoring Hadassah-affiliated educators on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the JCC Social Hall.
Beth Torah Beit Midrash to cover Judaism during the Civil War
Congregation Beth Torah announces a Beit Midrash (house of learning) on Friday, Nov. 11 with Todd Stettner, a local Civil War buff.
Jewish community members provide support at Jackson County CASA benefit
A recent benefit for Jackson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) — which was founded as an NCJW program — received support from members of the local Jewish community.
Jewish Family Services preparing for its annual Hanukkah project
Jewish Family Services is preparing for its annual Hanukkah Project.