Based on a unanimous recommendation by its worship committee, Congregation Ohev Sholom’s board of directors has made the decision to hold High Holiday services via Zoom due to concerns regarding COVID-19.
Priya has increased funds for couples and individuals looking to grow their Jewish families. Priya is a program of Jewish Family Services offering Jewish individuals and couples (including LGBTQ+ and interfaith families) emotional support, resource connection, spiritual guidance and financial assistance with genetic testing, fertility treatments and adoption.
A lovely evening featuring delightful cuisine, presentations, and awards for some well-deserved honors to Torah class attendees took place recently during a program for women and girls. Neshei Chabad of KC had its first in-person program (which was also available on Zoom) on July 13, the 4th of the Jewish month of Menachem Av.
HBHA sukkah getting a refresh
HBHA’s sukkah, last dedicated in 2002, was in need of some TLC. In a Facebook post, the school announced that a new sukkah and outdoor education space is in the works in HBHA’s courtyard.
American Public Square at Jewell, JCRB|AJC Kansas City and Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City will jointly present an evening event, “The Rise of Antisemitism from the Left and the Right,” at 6:30 p.m. on September 2 at Union Station.
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s Leadership Tomorrow summer internship program recently wrapped up its eighth year. Five Jewish college students spent the summer working with nonprofit organizations across Kansas City, gaining real-world work experience, personal and professional development, and valuable mentorship and networking.
Hadassah Greater Kansas City invites members, prospective members, family and friends to join its virtual tour of the Michael Klein Collection at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, on August 30, 7:00-8:30 p.m., via Zoom. Educator/Curator Abby Magariel will focus on items from this collection for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.
The Jewish community will gather to prepare for the approaching High Holy Days at the annual community-wide Selichot program and service on August 28, hosted at Congregation Beth Torah. There will be opportunities for multi-access participation, both in person and virtually.
Don’t delay in ordering your Rosh Hashanah holiday meal. Erev Rosh Hashanah begins on Monday evening, September 6. Meals will be prepared by Kim Matsil of Kim’s Kreations, and curbside meal pickup will take place at the Jewish Community Campus Sunday afternoon, September 5.
There’s still time to sign up for the virtual Day of Discovery event, which will take place Sunday, August 22. Late registration will be available after the August 16 deadline as class size permits. To ensure the safety of all participants, this year’s program will be entirely virtual on Zoom.
