Community News

The J announced the appointment of Jonah Greene as its new director of its Arts & Culture department.

The Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee will honor University of Kansas Chancellor Dr. Doug Girod with its Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at its annual Human Relations Event.

The Kansas City section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) recently honored volunteers and community members at its annual Installation and Awards Program.

The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will hold two fundraising game nights this summer. 

Kehilath Israel Synagogue is searching for a part-time program coordinator with a strong commitment to Jewish values, cultures and traditions. 

Ten high school vocalists from the Kansas City area have been selected as finalists for KC SuperStar, the region’s premier high school singing competition and the largest annual fundraiser for The J.

Jewish community member Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan is running for the Kansas City, Missouri, 4th In-District City Council seat. 

All Jewish women are invited to attend the next Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) event, which will feature a presentation about the LUMI Neon Museum.

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City welcomed Amit Yaniv-Zehavi for a visit to Kansas City as she started in her new role as the organization’s Israel community representative.

Citron Online, a Jewish-affiliated speech and debate program, has officially qualified 26 students from 12 Jewish day schools, including Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA), to the Centennial National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament, set to take place from June 16 to 20 in Des Moines, Iowa.