Community News

KU Hillel is offering a variety of internships this fall semester that cater to a diverse range of student interests.

Kansas City Lodge #184, B’nai B’rith has announced the 2024 Margolis Memorial Essay Contest.

The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah will host a blood drive this Sunday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m to 1 p.m.

Sasone, the Kansas City Jewish community’s program to support access to Jewish education for students with special needs, is partnering with Horizon Academy to host a learning disability simulation.

Two volunteer opportunities for maintaining Mt. Carmel Cemetery, overseen by Congregation Beth Shalom, will take place in the coming weeks.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is launching its fall appeal for donations.

The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J will open its 2023-24 season with Stephen Sondheim’s “Into The Woods.”

The KU Jewish community and allies came together on the evening of Oct. 10 to hold a vigil in support of Israel, coordinated by organizations including Students Supporting Israel (SSI), KU Hillel, KU Chabad, and AEPi and ZBT fraternities.

KCteen, an independent Jewish Youth group in Kansas City, is partnering with JFS to bring a new mental health resource to the Kansas City community. 

In the coming weeks, KU Hillel will host a “Playdate with Baby Jay” event for its alumni and its annual Rock Chalk Shabbat for students, families and supporters.