Federation welcomes new Israeli community representative
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City welcomed Amit Yaniv-Zehavi for a visit to Kansas City as she started in her new role as the organization’s Israel community representative.
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HBHA students qualify for national debate tournament
Citron Online, a Jewish-affiliated speech and debate program, has officially qualified 26 students from 12 Jewish day schools, including Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA), to the Centennial National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament, set to take place from June 16 to 20 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Local weightlifters to represent Kansas City at Maccabiah Games in Israel
Local Kansas City area weightlifters will be representing Team USA at the Maccabiah Games this summer in Israel — Samantha “Sami” Goodman, a 17-year-old incoming senior at St. Teresa’s Academy; Aiden Luther, a 22-year-old from University of Kansas/Blue Valley North High School (2021); and Zachary Lerner, 45, who will be returning to the Maccabiah Games as the coach for Team USA.
Open Stage returns to White Theatre after three year hiatus
Open Stage will return to The J on Sunday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre after a three year hiatus.
White Theatre, The Coterie to bring first locally-produced run of “Disney’s Frozen”
“Disney’s Frozen” has been confirmed as part of the 2025-2026 season lineup at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J.
Community mourns Sarah Milgrim, killed by gunman at AJC event in Washington
Community member Sarah Milgrim, 26, was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while exiting an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee at the Capitol Jewish Museum.
Israeli ambassador visits KC, shares grief and message of unity in wake of murder
Dr. Yechiel Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the United States, visited Kansas City on Sunday to be with the family of 26-year-old Sarah Milgrim, who was killed last Wednesday night along with Yaron Lischinsky, 30, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
Jewish high schoolers score big at state tennis tournament
Jewish teenagers Jonah Stolte and Brody Feldman placed 2nd and 5th, respectively, in the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s (KSHAA) 2025 boys tennis tournament.
Anne Frank exhibit coming to Fort Scott
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes will host the international traveling exhibit “Anne Frank: A History for Today” in Fort Scott, Kansas, this June.
KC native Paulina Siegel’s Courageous Paths Counseling dedicated to mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a month dedicated to elevate conversations around mental wellbeing, reduce stigma and promote healing. It’s a call to action — and Paulina Siegel as someone answering that call with purpose and passion.