JFS teen volunteer honored for baking challah for those in need
Cady Koffman loves baking, the traditions of Shabbat and helping other people.
Stone pillars at Sheffield Cemetery restored
The stone pillars at the wrought-iron gate of Sheffield Cemetery have been newly restored.
KCteen launches new class on Israel
KCteen is offering college credits to high school students who join its class about Israel’s history, advocacy, and spiritual significance.
Kansas City team represents at JCC Maccabi Games, wins medals
The 40th year of the JCC Maccabi Games took place in San Diego, California, from July 31 to Aug. 5.
Leadership Tomorrow interns finish summer of professional development
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s Leadership Tomorrow summer internship program recently wrapped up its ninth year.
Jodi Perelmuter joins JFS as Family Life Educator
A communicator and connector, Jodi Perelmuter is excited about joining Jewish Family Services as the head of its family life education efforts.
Friedman family grows with JCF’s Continuum of Giving
Bradley and Taly Friedman are the first to participate in each stage of the Continuum of Giving, the Jewish Community Foundation’s opportunities to engage and develop philanthropists and community leaders at all stages of life.
Enrollment open for K.I.’s free religious school
Jewish children from the Kansas City area are invited to enroll in the free Kehilath Israel Fred Devinki Religious School. Synagogue membership is not required.
August community food drive to stock JFS Pantry
Jewish Family Services, in partnership with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City, continues to help those in need by hosting community food drives at its two pantry locations.
KU Hillel celebrates groundbreaking for new location
KU Hillel staff showed and celebrated KU Hillel’s new location just steps off campus on July 31.
JCF's Community Legacy Fund supports KC Jewish community
For more than 40 years, the Jewish Community Foundation’s Community Legacy Fund has been a source of support for local communal organizations.
KU Chabad continues serving college students in summer
While many school faculty and student organizations closed for the summer, the Chabad House at KU continued with special summer programs, hosting students for Shabbat meals, social events, weekly classes and offering mental health support.
NCJW's Back to School Store serves hundreds
Underprivileged children across Greater Kansas City recently received free school supplies, backpacks and clothing through the ninth annual Back to School Store organized by the local section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW).
Broadway star to host KC SuperStar Finals
The next winner of the KC SuperStar competition will be chosen during the competition finals in an evening of performances.
Hadassah to honor local affiliated educators
Hadassah Greater Kansas City will honor Hadassah affiliated educators at its fifth annual Touch of Red Gala on Saturday evening, Nov. 5.