Big Slick, the celebrity fundraiser that’s raised more than $12 million for Children’s Mercy Hospital, will return this June as a virtual celebrity variety show. It will be hosted by KC and area natives Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet and David Koechner. Rudd, who is Jewish, is one of the founders of Big Slick, along with fellow Shawnee Mission West alumni Riggle and Sudeikis.
Cosentino’s Price Chopper stores are continuing to partner with Jewish Family Services and the community to help feed the hungry in Kansas City.
Mitchell Schwartz, the Jewish former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle, recently said in an interview with 610 radio that he wouldn’t be opposed to playing with the Chiefs again.
(JNS) A Canadian federal appeals court reversed a lower court’s decision that barred “Product of Israel” labels for wines produced in Judea and Samaria.
The Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy board of trustees, administration, faculty and staff are proud to announce the commencement for the Class of 2021 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on May 19, in the White Theatre.
Joy Koesten, a longtime educator and community activist, has filed for a seat on the Johnson County Community College (JCCC) board of trustees. The election will take place in November.
Congregation Ohev Sholom invites the community to Kabbalat Shabbat in the Park at 5:30 p.m. on May 21 at Harmon Park Pavilion, 7727 Delmar, Prairie Village.
Dr. Michael Sokol has accepted the title of Senior Gabbai at Kehilath Israel Synagogue.
During the gloomiest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rabbi Jeff Glickman and his wife, Mindy, did something unprecedented. The Connecticut couple made a $100 charitable donation to every single United Way, NPR station and ACLU affiliate in the nation, including in Kansas City.
Virtual event will take place June 23 with online voting
Twenty-two of the finest high school singers from across the metro have been selected as semifinalists for KC SuperStar 2021. These singers were selected during virtual auditions held in early April.
Curbside community food drives planned for this month
Freedoms are returning from pandemic lockdown, but one thing has not changed — hunger in our community.
Although Passover is a festival that’s widely studied, Shavuot remains a mystery for some people, aside from enjoying dairy treats — like cheesecake — during the holiday. While little is mentioned about it explicitly in the Torah, the rabbis understood Shavuot to be the anniversary of one of the most important events in Jewish history.
Rabbi Sarah Smiley, of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, was recently appointed as a new member of Planned Parenthood’s national Clergy Advocacy Board.
On a warm evening with weeks to go until graduation, KU Hillel seniors gathered on the patio of Pedestrian Cheese for a seniors-only happy hour. As one of the many ways they are celebrating the class of 2021, this event was an opportunity to take a break from capstone projects and thesis papers.
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) and The J have partnered to offer a special promotion to members of the community. Anyone who opens a new Donor Advised Fund at JCF in the month of May will be eligible to win a one-year complimentary family membership to The J. The winner will be selected in a drawing by JCF and will be announced at the beginning of June.