Community News

Applications will be accepted until June 15 for the Jewish Community Foundation’s (JCF) Katianne’s Sunshine Fund for the Benefit of Special Needs Programming.

On Sunday, June 11, the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will host a tour of B’nai Israel Cemetery.

The 23rd Annual Kansas City Jewish Film Festival (KCJFF) brings the second of three “mini-festivals” to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J on Sunday, June 11, at 1 p.m.

NEXDINE, a dining, hospitality, and facilities management company, was selected to be the new dining services provider for Village Shalom.

The J has announced Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City as this year’s presenting sponsor for Jewish Culture Fest, coming Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, to the Jewish Community Campus.

After six years at KU Hillel, Executive Director Suzy Sostrin is finishing her time there and moving to San Diego, California, where she will become the executive director of Camp Mountain Chai, a pluralistic Jewish summer camp. 

The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J unveiled its 2023-2024 season schedule, which includes popular musicals, original works and live concerts.

Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) Help@Home program helps community residents over the age of 60 maintain their independence by providing handyman services.

Jewish Family Services staff serve the community every day through its KesherKC programs and food pantries, mental health services and counseling, spiritual care and family life education offerings, and older adult and care management services and programs. 

During June and July, Jewish Family Services will be collecting packages of toilet paper as part of their Wipe Out drive to keep the shelves of its pantry stocked at its two metro locations.