Jewish Family Services (JFS) will conclude its 120th anniversary activities with a celebration on Thursday, Aug. 24, in the newly renovated Marriott Overland Park, 10800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210.
The public is invited to a free Israel Forum at Congregation Beth Torah on Sunday, July 23, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Rabbi Javier Cattapan and Rabbi Scott White will address the history and internal workings of Israeli politics, including the context for the current controversy regarding the authority of the judicial system and the status of the coalition government.
This year’s Jewish Culture Fest will celebrate Judaism’s commitment to preserving our natural surroundings with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and tikkun olam.
The J recently launched a new program for adults with young families designed to enhance leadership skills and encourage future volunteer leadership within The J community.
In observance of Tisha B’Av, a community-wide observance and service will take place on Wednesday, July 26, outdoors at Congregation Beth Shalom.
As part of Jewish Family Services’ 120th anniversary celebration, the agency is highlighting families that have had tremendous impact on its ongoing success.
Evolve Hadassah: The Next Generation is a group of women who are dedicated to shepherding Hadassah’s core mission into the future and ensuring that it remains a vibrant and thriving organization.
Everyone who has visited Jewish Family Services (JFS) Food Pantry KesherKC Mobile effort has encountered and been greeted by Susan Lebovitz.
A community-wide course for those considering conversion to Judaism will begin with an orientation session from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 10. “Judaism for Conversion Candidates” classes will take place virtually via Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., and some additional learning opportunities will be held in person and may rotate among the synagogues and Jewish Community Campus.
First Call, a nonprofit geared towards helping those impacted by addiction, has named Jewish community members Karen and Jeffry Gerson as its event chairs for its annual celebration, now called the First Call Soirée.
