On a crisp, sunny morning, high school senior Gabe Goldstein carried an armful of donuts, bagels, napkins and water up the path to Mitzvah Garden KC at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.
SuEllen Fried, Jewish community member, author, founder of BullySafeUSA and longtime advocate for children and incarcerated people, will receive the American Public Square at Jewell’s Founder’s Civility Award.
Jewish Family Services (JFS) recently welcomed new board president Jeff Stolper and eight dedicated volunteers to the board of directors.
The City of Leawood, Kansas, donated $25,000 to the Gezer Region, its sister community in Israel.
Blue Valley North High School 12th grade student Gabriel Decker works to provide musical opportunities for those in need by donating instruments.
The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Kansas City Section, is asking its members and the community at large to donate to its “Light Up A Life” campaign for the less fortunate in Kansas City.
The Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood has revived the program, Warm Up America, to provide handmade afghans to be donated to various local social service organizations for individuals or families in need.
Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Endowed Professorship in Developmental and Behavioral Health, established by Jewish community members Dr. Joy and Stewart Koesten, was awarded to Dr. Shayla A. Sullivant.
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is in the midst of its 2023 Hanukkah Project, providing Hanukkah gifts for more than 300 individuals (including older adults and children) in the community who are facing challenges.
The Heritage Center at The J officially relaunched to become Heritage: Lifelong Learning for Adults 55+.
