Community News

Ten young vocalists took the stage on Aug. 30 for the KC SuperStar finals, which had a “Turn Back Time” theme.

As part of a new free film series, presented in collaboration with Kansas City PBS and Inflatable Film, The Museum of Kansas City is showing the 'Big Sonia' documentary throughout the month of September.

The acclaimed Goldenberg Duo will present several concerts in October, all of which are free to the public. 

For the second year, Congregation Beth Torah is offering a b’nai mitzvah program for its adult members who have never celebrated the rite of passage. The class is also open to those who wish to repeat the b’nai mitzvah experience they marked decades ago, as well as anyone who is not yet ready to commit to leading a worship service, but wishes to learn more about the Reform Shabbat morning liturgy as it is presented in the Reform siddur, Mishkan T’filah.  

JCRB|AJC Kansas City is hosting "Beyond the Headlines: Understanding the Jewish Community and Antisemitism in this Moment," at 6 pm on Thursday, October 8.

The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) regularly works closely with individuals and families to achieve their unique philanthropic goals. Oftentimes this includes creating a customized charitable fund that fulfills a family’s specific charitable mission and engages multiple generations to perpetuate a legacy of generosity. The first such fund established at the Foundation was the Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund, created 50 years ago, which continues to give actively today and positively impact the Kansas City community.

For one week, Kansas City welcomed more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and community members for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games.

The Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program, housed at Jewish Family Services (JFS), will offer its Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 3 p.m. in the social hall at Village Shalom. (Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Friday, Sept. 11)