JCF investment leadership pays dividends in uncertain year
While it’s no secret that the stock market has rebounded from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recovery hasn’t been consistent across all asset classes.
It’s a summer ‘WipeOut’ for the Jewish Family Services food pantry
The Jewish Family Services food pantry is seeking help during its summer WipeOut campaign to keep the shelves of its two locations stocked. Each month, the pantry provides clients with more than 2,700 rolls of toilet paper.
Kehilath Israel hosts 22nd annual golf tournament
The 22nd Annual Allan Greenberg K.I. Synagogue golf tournament was held on June 7 at Deer Creek Golf Club.
KU Hillel grads start new roles as Jewish professionals
After graduation this year, three newly minted KU alumni are heading into Jewish communal work across the U.S. Each credited experiences at KU Hillel as the reason why they chose to become Jewish professionals.
Virtual KC SuperStar semifinals event set for June 23, with online voting
Twenty-two high school singers from across the metro have been selected as semifinalists for KC SuperStar 2021.
The J’s Youth Triathlon returns June 27
It will be a fun day on June 27 at The J – Jewish Community Center’s annual Youth Triathlon. The competition returns after a year’s absence due to the pandemic.
Jewish Family Services employee chosen as Ms. Juneteenth 2021
Jewish Family Services is saluting one of its own, Kelly Loeb, older adult care manager, who was chosen as Ms. Juneteenth 2021 by a committee of organizers of the annual celebration in Kansas City.
Raffle to benefit Jewish life at KU in full swing
Several tickets have already been sold in an online raffle benefiting KU Chabad’s work enhancing Jewish life at the University of Kansas.
kiKIDZ program to resume July 3
Kehilath Israel’s young members committee is excited to resume the synagogue’s monthly tot shabbat program, kiKIDZ. Join them the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m., starting July 3. This program is suggested for children ages 0-8 and their families. It is open to members and nonmembers alike. No RSVPs are required.
Local leaders express support for Jewish community amidst spike in antisemitism
Faith leaders and elected officials from around the Kansas City area gathered June 3 to denounce the rise in antisemitism prompted by the recent conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
CARnival to raise money for Jackson County CASA
Jewish Family Services and The Giving Brick will be among the organizations participating in CARnival for CASA, a drive-through event that includes more than 20 activity booths, sweet treats and lunch for everyone in the car, a raffle, an optional nature walk or scavenger hunt, yard games, and lots of goodies to take home, including LEGO sets.
Jewish Community Center Youth Triathlon set for June 27
The Jewish Community Center is excited to announce the return of the Youth Triathlon on June 27, after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The J’s Youth Triathlon is for kids from age four to 17 and allows youth to compete in a fun setting complete with food, music and a medal for every participant.
JFS 2020 Gratitude Report highlights increased demand for services
Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City (JFS) has released its 2020 Gratitude Report, A Year of Extraordinary Caring, highlighting the explosive growth of the organization in meeting the needs of the community.
Lone Jack High School student is one winner of this year’s White Rose Student Research contest
The White Rose Student Research contest, sponsored annually by the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, is open to students in grades eight through 12.
KU Hillel celebrates class of 2021
Every spring, senior Jayhawks look forward to the culmination of their time at the University of Kansas with a few traditions: walking under the Campanile and standing together under the tallit to receive their graduation blessing from Rabbi Neal Schuster, KU Hillel’s rabbi and senior Jewish educator.