The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City made history on September 24. During the largest-ever “Foundation for Our Future” event, JCF’s biannual celebration of legacy giving, leaders unveiled the most significant financial initiative since the Foundation was established in 1959.
Jewish Federation of Kansas City will host its third annual pickleball tournament at Chicken N Pickle Overland Park on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Although the first candle of Hanukkah won’t be lit until December 4th, Jewish Family Services (JFS) is already getting into the holiday spirit and preparing for one of its favorite traditions, the annual Hanukkah Project.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has launched an investigation into the fundraising and charitable-solicitation activities of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), including its national organization and a chapter at the University of Missouri.
Jewish Federation is currently accepting nominations for its annual Jewish Educator of the Year Award.
Sasone, Jewish Federation of Kansas City's program to advance disability inclusion, is celebrating its 30th birthday with a community-wide Birthday Bash on Sunday, Oct. 11.
The J will host renowned cookbook author Adeena Sussman for a special evening celebrating her new cookbook, “Zariz,” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12. The event is organized by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J. The event will bring the flavors and stories of “Zariz” to life through a live cooking demonstration and book talk.
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, has announced the lineup for its 2026–27 Acclaimed Author Series. The series is supported by the Sam Schultz Jewish Book Fair Fund.
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J will reopen its newly renovated space with “A Chorus Line,” running Nov. 7-22. The musical was the first production staged at The White Theatre in fall 2005. Its return opens the theatre’s 2026-27 Theatre Series and welcomes audiences back to the renovated venue.
With Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period approaching, Jewish Family Services (JFS) is offering free, confidential, one-on-one counseling to help older adults and Medicare beneficiaries review their coverage and understand their options.
