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.
The community is invited to hear Te Deum, a Kansas City-based sacred music choral ensemble, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah during “Rare Sounds: An Evening with Te Deum” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in the synagogue’s chapel.
Local authors Moran Alon and Niccole A. Kopit explore the experiences behind women’s public accomplishments in their new book, “What We Carry: Ten Women. Ten Lives. One Truth.”
From "The Godfather" and "Goodfellas" to countless books, movies and television shows, Americans have long been fascinated by organized crime. But one part of that history has largely faded from popular memory: the Jewish mob.
General Oppenheimer was the son of Doris Jones Stein, and the stepson of Dr. Jules Stein, founder of Music Corporation of America (MCA).
Made to adorn a bride on her wedding day, this silver headdress is decorated with colorful enamel details. On the piece that would have sat at the top of her forehead, “mazel tov” is written in orange enamel. The headdress was made in Afghanistan around 1870.
Members of the community are invited to join a 12-step group meeting on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. This meeting follows an Al-Anon step-study format but is open to people from all recovery groups.
The following bowlers achieved high scores during the Sunday B’nai B’rith Bowling League at Ward Parkway Lanes.
