JFS celebrates Food Pantry’s 13th birthday with b’nai mitzvah
Jewish Family Services (JFS) Food Pantry is celebrating its 13th birthday with a b’nai mitzvah party.
Elmwood Cemetery to hold interfaith Memorial Day service
Kansas City’s historic Elmwood Cemetery will commemorate its 153rd Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, by offering several special events and services, including an interfaith service featuring The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah’s Rabbi Rachel Rothstein.
Shoshana Bean to host KC SuperStar Finals on Aug. 24
Shoshana Bean, a Tony Award winner and two-time Tony-nominated performer, has been announced as the host for the 2025 KC SuperStar Finals on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College.
JewBelong billboards targeting antisemitism go up around Kansas City
JewBelong, a national nonprofit organization for fighting antisemitism and making Judaism accessible, put up seven new billboards in Greater Kansas City.
HBHA students to perform murder mystery comedy
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) will present “This Murder Was Staged,” a murder mystery comedy, at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J (5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211).
Kansas City AZA #2 announces third annual Marty Awards, Mnookin Memorial Hall of Fame
Greater Kansas City AZA #2 has announced its third annual Marty Awards, set to take place on May 10 at The J.
HBHA to celebrate graduation of Class of 2025
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s (HBHA) graduation ceremony is a celebration of personal development, academic achievement and deepening Jewish identity seniors experience throughout their time at HBHA.
JCF celebrates teen philanthropy at B’nai Tzedek Shuk
On April 3, the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) welcomed teens and their families to its youth philanthropy fair, the B’nai Tzedek Shuk.
Jewish Family Services offering b’nai mitzvah project opportunities
Addison Yamnitz recently celebrated her bat mitzvah at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah; for her bat mitzvah project, Yamnitz decided to collect baby items, baby food and feminine hygiene products for the Jewish Family Services (JFS) Food Pantry.
The J expands childcare offerings at B’nai Jehudah CDC
The Child Development Center (CDC) at The J and The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah announced the expansion of its early childhood services with the addition of full-time care for children ages 3 months to 2 years old, beginning in August.
Applications open for 2025-2026 Leaders for Tomorrow cohort
The Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) is now accepting applications from rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for the 2025-2026 Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) cohort, beginning in the fall of 2025.
KU Chabad hosts Jewish students for Passover
Once again this year, KU Chabad welcomed more than 100 students to celebrate Passover together. Students experienced Passover Seder traditions complete with home-cooked holiday food.
Spinning Tree Theatre to premiere Victor Wishna’s ‘First Generation,’ produced in partnership with JVS
Spinning Tree Theatre will present the world premiere of “First Generation,” a play by community member Victor Wishna.
Babs Lowenstein artwork on display at Epsten Gallery
The Epsten Gallery in Village Shalom is presenting “The Collection of Babs Lowenstein,” an art exhibit featuring the works of local artist Babs Lowenstein.
KU Hillel preparing to host Passover celebrations
KU Hillel is preparing to welcome Jewish students for its annual Passover celebrations.