Community News

This year, organizers increased scholarship offerings, with more than $30,000 to be awarded to the top 10 finalists.

The Greater Kansas City Section of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is providing scholarships for high school seniors who plan to go to college in the fall of 2026.

“Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” a new four-part documentary series, will be broadcast for four consecutive Tuesdays on Kansas City PBS and PBS stations around the country.

The Olivier Award-winning comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong,” part of The J’s 2025–26 Theatre Series, will be performed at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre in March.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy announced the final two panelists for its upcoming spring celebration, “A Night of Mensches & Memories,” on Sunday, March 1.

Rabbi Michael Zedek, rabbi emeritus of both The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah and Chicago’s Emanuel Congregation, has released his first children’s book, “People Are Like… Stories for Young Readers and Readers Who Wish to Stay Young.” All proceeds from the book will go to scholarship programs for students in need.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) has announced leadership team changes, with promotions made to help it “continue delivering outstanding service built on a strong organizational culture and solid operations.”

The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, in partnership with Taglit Birthright Israel and organizations Israel Outdoors and Amplify Israel, is offering a Birthright Israel Volunteer experience for Reform Jewish adults ages 26-50. Kansas City will be one of multiple communities participating.

The Jewish Community Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for teen and young adult Jewish summer programming. Three different JCF funds offer support.