Community News

As graduation season is coming up, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) of Greater Kansas City section suggests giving graduates a membership for a unique and meaningful graduation gift.

A photo of Hamas militants driving the dead body of a German-Israeli woman into Gaza on Oct. 7 has won a prestigious award, sparking outrage among some who believe the image is disrespectful.

The Friendship Circle of Kansas City, a program of Chabad of Kansas City centered on inclusion for people with disabilities, has launched its first program, Friends@Home.

Jewish performer and community member Max Pinson plays Art Garfunkel in the theater show “The Simon & Garfunkel Story," which will arrive in Kansas City late this month. 

Jewish Community Foundation fundholders and staff recently participated in the organization’s first “Smarter Giving Site Visit” at HappyBottoms. 

Twenty-three high school singers* have been chosen as semifinalists for KC SuperStar, high school singing competition and fundraiser for The J.

The Kansas City Jewish community will hold a gathering in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 2014 shootings that took place outside of The J and Village Shalom.

Following an unsuccessful search for a new rabbi at The New Reform Temple (NRT), Rabbi Alan Londy has offered to delay his retirement and continue to serve the congregation for an additional year.

PJ Library will host its second-ever PJ Our Way program, “Lunch & Linked,” a conversation with Gordon Korman, author of “Linked.”

The Social Action Committee of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah will hold an open house to advocate for reproductive rights.