NCJW to hold fundraiser at Hamburger Mary’s
The Greater Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) will host a fundraiser at Hamburger Mary’s featuring drinks, food, Bingo and a raffle.
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Chef Brian Aaron’s pop-up menus highlight Jewish heritage
Matzah ball soup, short ribs braised in onion soup, potato kugel and braised mustard greens with a horseradish demi-glace, followed by Manischewitz chocolate chip macaroons with whipped cream and charoset — it’s the kind of meal that evokes memories of phenomenal Passover dinners from past generations.
Menorah Heritage Foundation names Amy Gale new CEO
The board of directors of the Menorah Heritage Foundation (MHF) has announced that Amy Gale will become the organization’s new chief executive officer on April 1.
Holocaust commemorations scheduled for April
The annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration and State of Kansas Holocaust Commemoration are scheduled for April 12 and 20, respectively.
Kansas City students participate in National Jewish Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
Eighteen high school students from the Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) Kansas City’s Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) cohort recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Susan & Bart Lewis Family Leaders for Tomorrow Advocacy Summit.
Playwright Sarah Aptilon’s ‘The Signer’ to debut in Overland Park
Local Jewish playwright Sarah Aptilon’s newest play, “The Signer,” will debut next month. Commissioned by Spinning Tree Theatre and produced in partnership with SevenDays, the play will premiere from April 17-26 at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center (8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66212).
Village Shalom’s Tovertafel brings joy to memory support
Last year, Village Shalom introduced the ToverCare program, featuring the Tovertafel, an interactive projection system designed specifically for individuals living with dementia.
KU Chabad’s new building serving Jewish life at KU
The newly opened Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University of Kansas (KU Chabad) has been drawing students and community members alike, with students flowing in and out throughout the day.
JULIES hosts Nelson-Atkins Museum outing
The Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women hosts the “Jewish Union of ‘Retired’ Ladies, Intelligent, Energetic and Sexy!” (JULIES), a cohort of retirees that meets monthly for conversations as well as periodic social outings.
KU Hillel celebrates Passover with student-led Seders, daily meals
Through an interactive first-night Seder, planned by students alongside staff, and with daily gatherings, KU Hillel will provide Passover opportunities for students at the University of Kansas. All students are welcome to join the Seder.