Cohn family Holocaust items on display at Beth Torah
Congregation Beth Torah member Robert Cohn, son of Holocaust survivors, donated his family’s Holocaust-related items to his synagogue.
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Jewish Community Foundation seeking applications for new scholarship fund
A new scholarship fund, the Ben and Martin Jabenis Memorial Endowment Fund, has been established at the Jewish Community Foundation to benefit Jewish students attending Johnson County Community College (JCCC) and Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA).
Applications open for 2025-26 Jewish War Veterans scholarships
Jewish War Veterans (JWV) MO-KAN Post 605 is currently seeking applications for college scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. Post 605 offers scholarships annually.
KU Jewish Studies Program in search of Hebrew language specialist
The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Kansas is looking to hire a Hebrew language specialist to begin in the fall of 2025.
Torah Learning Center expands kosher culinary capabilities for Meals on Wheels
Torah Learning Center (TLC) unveiled a new dairy kitchen ahead of Passover that helped volunteers prepare around 1,000 kosher-for-Passover meals for 170 people during the holiday.
Community events planned for Yom HaZikaron, Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Commemorations and celebrations for the Kansas City Jewish community are scheduled to honor the Israeli holidays Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day).
Local PJ Library success receives international recognition
PJ Library Kansas City received international recognition for its programming and success at the annual PJ Library International Conference earlier this month.
The J’s Director of Arts and Culture Keith Wiedenkeller announces retirement
After eight years of service to The J and the community, Keith Wiedenkeller, director of Arts and Culture and managing artistic director of The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre, has announced his retirement, effective this July.
Actress Iris Bahr to perform “Golda’s Balcony” at The White Theatre
Award-winning writer, actor, director and producer Iris Bahr will present her take on the one-woman show, “Golda’s Balcony,” coming to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre on April 26 and 27.
Applications open for Knowledge As Power: Educating Against Antisemitism cohort
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, and the Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) have partnered to facilitate a four-session cohort-style program called Knowledge as Power: Educating Against Antisemitism.