Jonah Greene named The J’s new director of Arts & Culture
The J announced the appointment of Jonah Greene as its new director of its Arts & Culture department.
JCRB|AJC to honor KU chancellor with Human Relations Award
The Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee will honor University of Kansas Chancellor Dr. Doug Girod with its Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at its annual Human Relations Event.
NCJW installs new board, honors volunteers and members
The Kansas City section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) recently honored volunteers and community members at its annual Installation and Awards Program.
Summer Trivia returns to the LJCC
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will hold two fundraising game nights this summer.
K.I. in search of part-time program coordinator
Kehilath Israel Synagogue is searching for a part-time program coordinator with a strong commitment to Jewish values, cultures and traditions.
2025 KC SuperStar finalists named
Ten high school vocalists from the Kansas City area have been selected as finalists for KC SuperStar, the region’s premier high school singing competition and the largest annual fundraiser for The J.
Community member running for KC City Council seat
Jewish community member Rebeca Amezcua-Hogan is running for the Kansas City, Missouri, 4th In-District City Council seat.
Federation welcomes new Israeli community representative
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City welcomed Amit Yaniv-Zehavi for a visit to Kansas City as she started in her new role as the organization’s Israel community representative.
HBHA students qualify for national debate tournament
Citron Online, a Jewish-affiliated speech and debate program, has officially qualified 26 students from 12 Jewish day schools, including Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA), to the Centennial National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament, set to take place from June 16 to 20 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Local weightlifters to represent Kansas City at Maccabiah Games in Israel
Local Kansas City area weightlifters will be representing Team USA at the Maccabiah Games this summer in Israel — Samantha “Sami” Goodman, a 17-year-old incoming senior at St. Teresa’s Academy; Aiden Luther, a 22-year-old from University of Kansas/Blue Valley North High School (2021); and Zachary Lerner, 45, who will be returning to the Maccabiah Games as the coach for Team USA.
Open Stage returns to White Theatre after three year hiatus
Open Stage will return to The J on Sunday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre after a three year hiatus.
White Theatre, The Coterie to bring first locally-produced run of “Disney’s Frozen”
“Disney’s Frozen” has been confirmed as part of the 2025-2026 season lineup at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J.
Israeli ambassador visits KC, shares grief and message of unity in wake of murder
Dr. Yechiel Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the United States, visited Kansas City on Sunday to be with the family of 26-year-old Sarah Milgrim, who was killed last Wednesday night along with Yaron Lischinsky, 30, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
Jewish high schoolers score big at state tennis tournament
Jewish teenagers Jonah Stolte and Brody Feldman placed 2nd and 5th, respectively, in the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s (KSHAA) 2025 boys tennis tournament.