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.
Bill codifying IHRA antisemitism definition passed by Kansas legislature
Both the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives approved a bill to codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism in the state’s statute.
Kansas to mark 2025 Education and Sharing Day in honor of Lubavitcher Rebbe
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed April 9, 2025, as Education and Sharing Day, held to emphasize the importance of morality in education, a cause championed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (z”l).
Community partners to host genetic screening event on April 6
Community partners are hosting a community conversation on hereditary health risks and genetic screenings, titled “What’s In Your Genes? A Conversation about Jewish Genetic Screenings,” on April 6, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus Social Hall.