The Jewish community welcomed Mika Kislanski, Kansas City’s new shalicha (Israeli emissary), last month. The Community Shalicha program is operated by the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI).
Donations to Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s Israel Emergency Fund, which was established in the wake of Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7, have been matched dollar for dollar for the first $1 million raised thanks to an anonymous local family.
Hamas had declared Oct. 13 “Global Day of Jihad” and a “Day of Rage,” but at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA), it was a day of support, love and community embrace.
In the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas, the Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee Kansas City (JCRB|AJC) organized a special briefing on Israel featuring past AJC CEO David Harris.
The war in Israel is a developing story; please consult the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Jewish News Syndicate for updated information.
Donations to Federation's Israel Emergency Fund can be done here: jewishkansascity.org/israel
In the wake of the terror attacks and war with Hamas, current and former Israeli community emissaries to Kansas City explained and expressed their feelings on the crisis.
With everything that’s happening in Israel, many in the community have wondered if Jewish Culture Fest will go on as planned this weekend. The answer is yes.
Kelly Davydov has been named as the new CEO and executive director of Jewish Family Services (JFS).
Not many people have an activity they've enjoyed for almost four decades. Even fewer people are world champions at it.
It’s not every day that people get the chance to explore Jewish communities around the world and combine their passion for travel with the Jewish value of tikkun olam.
