Top ten selected for 2022 KC SuperStar competition
The top 10 finalists have been chosen in the 13th annual KC SuperStar high school singing competition.
Alvin Brooks to be honored at JCRB|AJC Human Relations Event
Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee will honor civic leader and civil rights activist Alvin Brooks with the prestigious Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at its annual Human Relations Event on Sunday, October 30.
"Matilda The Musical" comes to White Theatre
Opening July 2 and running through the 24th, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical” hits the stage to wrap up the 2021-22 season at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre.
Beth Torah hosting summer Playground Days series
Rabbi Monica Kleinman, Director of Lifelong Learning at Congregation Beth Torah, announced the second-annual series of playground days for those currently enrolled or interested in learning more about the Weiner Religious School.
Day of Discovery 2022 to kick off year of Jewish learning in August
The annual Day of Discovery – Explore the Joy of Jewish Learning in Kansas City event is scheduled for Sunday, August 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Beth Shalom/Ohev Sholom task force agrees on consolidation, will hold congregational votes
The negotiating committees of the Joint Task Force between Congregation Ohev Sholom and Congregation Beth Shalom have reached an agreement for consolidating the two Conservative synagogues, according to an email update sent by Jason Krakow, president of Beth Shalom.
Vicky Kulikov embraces Tikkun Olam in journey to supporting KC’s small business owners
Startland News is showcasing five KC changemakers from five local organizations through its second annual Community Builders to Watch series, presented by Engenious Design. The following highlights one of the 2022 honorees.
KU Hillel returns to Israel for first Birthright since the pandemic started
From Kansas City to Chicago to Vienna and finally Tel Aviv, 40 Hillel students made it to Israel for KU Hillel’s Birthright trip in May.
Kansas City 2021-2022 Leaders for Tomorrow cohort graduates
Prior to participating in AJC’s Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) program, Blue Valley West sophomore Eli Maker said he “came into LFT partially uneducated on prominent issues surrounding Israel and antisemitism.”
Jewish Community Center Youth Triathlon returns June 26
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City’s Youth Triathlon is for kids from age 4 to 17 and allows youth to compete in a fun setting with music and a medal for every participant.
KU Hillel starts new eco-friendly initiatives
KU Hillel is “going green.” As part of KU Hillel’s Jewish values, the concept of repairing the world is on the forefront as staff spend the summer preparing for their new location and a new school year.
West Point Jewish chaplain speaks at B’nai Jehudah
Major Cantor David Frommer was the guest speaker during The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah's Erev Shabbat service on May 27.
White Theatre presents Kinnor Philharmonic in “L’dor V’Dor Kinnor”
The Kinnor Philharmonic will celebrate the musical achievements of three musical pupils of former Kansas City Symphony Concertmaster and violinist Tiberius Klausner in a special concert on Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m.
Beth Torah confirmands visit Kansas state capitol
Congregation Beth Torah’s tenth grade confirmation class was supposed to go on a confirmation trip to Washington D.C. in January.
Local Hadassah to benefit Youth Aliyah Villages
Hadassah Greater Kansas City will have a celebration event on Tuesday, June 28, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at Culture House in Oak Park Mall, 11149 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66214.