Do you know someone considering conversion to Judaism and seeking a comfortable forum to learn more about the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice? Interested candidates are asked to contact the Rabbinical Association to learn how they can register to participate in this year’s community-wide course, “Judaism for Conversion Candidates,” which begins on August 19.
The Jewish Family Services food pantry is seeking help during its summer WipeOut campaign to keep the shelves of its two locations stocked. Each month, the pantry provides clients with more than 2,700 rolls of toilet paper.
Tisha B’Av (the fast day on the ninth of the Hebrew month of Av) is a period of lamentation and prayer to remember the destruction of the first and second temples of Jerusalem and other major disasters and tragedies that Jewish people experienced throughout history.
Faith leaders and elected officials from around the Kansas City area gathered June 3 to denounce the rise in antisemitism prompted by the recent conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
Jewish Family Services and The Giving Brick will be among the organizations participating in CARnival for CASA, a drive-through event that includes more than 20 activity booths, sweet treats and lunch for everyone in the car, a raffle, an optional nature walk or scavenger hunt, yard games, and lots of goodies to take home, including LEGO sets.
The Jewish Community Center is excited to announce the return of the Youth Triathlon on June 27, after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The J’s Youth Triathlon is for kids from age four to 17 and allows youth to compete in a fun setting complete with food, music and a medal for every participant.
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City (JFS) has released its 2020 Gratitude Report, A Year of Extraordinary Caring, highlighting the explosive growth of the organization in meeting the needs of the community.
The White Rose Student Research contest, sponsored annually by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, is open to students in grades eight through 12.
Skip the grocery shopping and the cooking and reserve a catered Shabbat dinner. Curbside pick-up offers a convenient “take and warm’’ kosher meal so you can enjoy a relaxing Shabbat. Meals are prepared by Ellenberg Experience Catering under the supervision of the Vaad Hakashrut of Kansas City.
Every spring, senior Jayhawks look forward to the culmination of their time at the University of Kansas with a few traditions: walking under the Campanile and standing together under the tallit to receive their graduation blessing from Rabbi Neal Schuster, KU Hillel’s rabbi and senior Jewish educator.
