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The Jewish Community Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for teen and young adult Jewish summer programming. Three different JCF funds offer support.

On a Friday afternoon each month, Andi Edwardson loads six packs of kosher chicken into her shopping cart at the Leawood, Kansas, Trader Joe’s, knowing it will be a few weeks before she again makes the 40-minute drive from her home in Parkville, Missouri.

Rabbi Steve Burnstein, a Kansas City native and current rabbi in Kibbutz Gezer in Israel, is currently back in his hometown as a rabbi-in-residence at Congregation Beth Torah.

Community members Brachie Perl and Chaya Niedzwiecki have launched Graze by Brachie and Chaya, a new kosher catering venture specializing in curated grazing boards and event spreads.

Kansas Supreme Court Justice Eric Rosen formally stepped into the job of chief justice last Thursday by framing the delicate work of the state’s highest court as a crucial public service and proclaiming the citizenry’s diversity of perspective strengthened the rule of law rather than challenged it.

Jewish Federation of Kansas City is kicking off another year of Jewish professionals programming.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) has announced Rabbi Sarit Horwitz as the second alumni panelist for its spring celebration, “A Night of Mensches & Memories,” taking place Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Legislation was pre-filed on Dec. 29 that would protect houses of worship in Missouri by providing comprehensive security measures. State Rep. Ray Reed, D-Brentwood, introduced the Missouri Safer Communities Act (HB 2519) in part to address an alarming increase in hate crimes and acts of antisemitism.

Registration is open for The J Indoor Adult Coed Soccer League, a recreational league for players of all levels.