Community News

Congregation Beth Torah announces a Beit Midrash (house of learning) on Friday, Nov. 11 with Todd Stettner, a local Civil War buff.

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 is preparing for its annual Hanukkah Project.

Jewish Culture Fest, previously known as Jewish Arts Festival, is returning post-pandemic on Oct. 15, 2023.

A number of musicians will be sharing their favorite American and Hebrew/Israeli songs as a musical tribute to the Hadassah-affiliated educators being honored at the Hadassah Greater Kansas City 5th Annual Touch of Red Gala. 

A 1960s-and-70s-themed trivia night to benefit Parkinson’s programming at The J will be held Monday, Nov. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center Social Hall.

Throughout the High Holiday season, KU Chabad aimed to provide Jewish students at the University of Kansas a “home-away-from-home” holiday experience where they could celebrate together in a warm and welcoming environment

The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre of The Jewish Community Center (The J) presents the musical “The Addams Family” as the opening production of its 2022-2023 season.

Jewish Family Services recently welcomed Vicky Leitnaker as its new Volunteer Engagement Manager.

BBYO, KCUSY, NCSY/JSU, and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah recently came together to create a community-wide program at Mitzvah Garden KC for Jewish teens called Harvest and Havdalah.