John’s Tailoring, owned by “Big Sonia” Warshawski, closes its doors
John’s Tailoring & Alterations, owned and operated by Sonia Warshawski, closed at the end of April after more than half a century in business.
Federation welcomes JFNA board chair
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City hosted its Major Benefactor and Lion of Judah luncheon at Oakwood Country Club last week.
ADL audit shows record number of antisemitic incidents in Missouri, nationwide
Recently-released data from the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Audit of Antisemitic Incidents showed that Missouri experienced 30 antisemitic incidents — a record number — in 2022.
Bob DeWitt sworn into admittance for practice before Supreme Court
Community member and retired attorney Bob DeWitt recently returned from Washington, D.C., certified to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Bonney-Cohens working to build, support young Jewish community
Through their work with Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) and Moishe House, Rabbi Elizabeth and Matt Bonney-Cohen work with young members of the Jewish community to ensure a positive Jewish education and experience.
Kansas declares May Jewish American Heritage Month
The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly officially proclaimed the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month in Kansas for the first time.
Kansas declares May Jewish American Heritage Month
The Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly officially proclaimed the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month in Kansas for the first time.
Federation representatives experience connection in Romania, Bulgaria
In the 1990s, the Jewish communities of Romania and Bulgaria began to revitalize Jewish life after decades of communism and the devastation of World War II.
New musical “Vilna” tells a little-known Holocaust story
There are many stories from the Holocaust, some better known than others. One of the lesser-known stories is that of the Jewish partisans who formed the resistance movement in the Vilna ghetto in Lithuania.
Israeli teen delegation visits Kansas City
A delegation of nine teenagers from Israel recently visited Kansas City.
Local teen actor makes Broadway debut
Drew Squire, 14, has been acting since he was just seven or eight.
KCI’s new terminal elevates air travel in Kansas City
Editor’s note: Kansas City Jewish Chronicle assistant editor Lacey Storer shares her impressions of the new airport terminal, which she got a preview of during the terminal test on Feb. 14.
Overland Park native develops new artificial intelligence app
Ethan Jagoda, a student at the University of California, Berkeley, has developed Scribble AI, an app designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible.
Jewish Federation celebrates successful, impactful 2022
Thanks to generous community members, Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City ended 2022 having raised more than $6.5 million in support of programs and services for the Jewish community locally, nationally and globally.
JCF Executive Director Lauren Mattleman Hoopes announces retirement
At the end of 2023, Lauren Mattleman Hoopes will retire as executive director of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City, a position she has held for nearly 20 years.