Community News

KC SuperStar, an “American Idol”-style high school singing competition and The J’s largest annual fundraiser, will hold its preliminary auditions next week.

Local actor and teacher Reed Uthe will play nine different roles in The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J’s production of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.”

Congregation Kol Ami is searching for a part-time music director.

The Wandering Table, a kosher pop-up restaurant experience in Kansas City, is hosting a night in partnership with local Kansas City Mexican restaurant Taco Naco KC. 

The Acclaimed Author Series, presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, returns this spring with four events.

The family of Dr. David S. Jacobs, of blessed memory, is honoring his memory with a gift to Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) KesherKC Food Pantry to continue battling food insecurity.

Nominations for the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education’s (MCHE) 2024 Holocaust Educator of the Year are now open.

In its ongoing effort to be a resource in the community, Jewish Family Services is offering a program, “Parents and Difficult Conversations,” to help parents address the war in Israel when talking with their children.

Stacey’s Closet, named in memory of the National Council of Jewish Women of Greater Kansas City’s (NCJW) member Stacey Bell, was created three years ago with the objective of providing elementary school children with essentials (clothing, shoes, coats, etc.) throughout the school year.

Auditions will soon begin for The J’s 2024 KC SuperStar competition fundraiser.