Community News

Jewish Family Services President and CEO Don Goldman has been chosen as Nonprofit Catalyst of the year by Nonprofit Connect.

Nearly 100 people attended the recent community Purim day celebration, which was offered in person at Village Shalom and virtually. 

Jewish Family Services is looking for support and volunteers to help with its Passover Meals program this year. 

Spencer Schere will be installed on Sunday, March 26 as the new chairman of Friends of Sheffield Cemetery.

Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) is seeking a dynamic and creative educator to facilitate Moving Traditions’ Kulam program.

On March 30, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m., a candidate forum for the Kansas City, Missouri, City Council race will be held at University Academy in the Helzberg Auditorium, 6801 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131.

The Acclaimed Author Series, presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is back this spring and in person.

Lorraine Hansberry’s drama “A Raisin in the Sun” will be performed in a partnership production by The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J) and the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City (BRTKC).

Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is offering a baking class around the North African Jewish tradition of Mimouna.

This summer, Camp Gan Israel of Kansas City (CGI) will celebrate 25 years of Jewish camping.