Federation breaks annual campaign record
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City raised more than $5.5 million via its 2024 campaign, marking the largest amount raised in an annual campaign to date.
Epsten Gallery exhibiting art from H&R Block and Bloch Family collections
The Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom is hosting “The Bloch Family: A Visual Legacy,” presented in partnership with the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation in celebration of H&R Block’s 70th anniversary.
Jewish Community Foundation welcomes new trustees
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) has recently added three new trustees, Ben Abelson, Lindsay Fineman and Miles Ross, to its board of trustees.
JULIETs to host Kansas Supreme Court justice and Court of Appeals judge
Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will host Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge and Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Karen Arnold-Burger for a presentation and roundtable discussion on the Kansas Judicial Branch.
Local author-illustrator to discuss food, art and mourning at LJCC
Marilyn Naron, a local author-illustrator and former pastry chef, will hold an art exhibition and discussion, “I Do Not Want Your Sympathy: Shiva, Snacks, and the Art of Remembering,” at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC).
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy establishes flag football team
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) announced the launch of its first-ever flag football team, bringing a new sport to the school’s athletic program.
"Beyond The Schmear" class to explore creativity of bagels and schmear
Community member Michael Crane will host "Beyond The Schmear: Tradition Meets Creativity,” a class on the interesting relationships between bagels and schmear in Paola, Kansas.
KU Hillel to host annual Women’s Hoops Classic event
KU Hillel will host its annual Women’s Hoops Classic event, a celebration of both Hillel’s impact on Jewish college students and the KU women’s basketball team, on Sunday, March 2.
Professor Elizabeth Noble advocates for JFS
Elizabeth “Beth” Noble, Ph.D. of education, prides herself in being a devout promoter of Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) services. She is an advocate, donor and client.
Congregations, Jewish agencies collaborating for community Purim event
The Kansas City Jewish community is invited to celebrate Purim together for the fourth year in a row at the Kansas City Jewish Community Purim Carnival.
Michael Crane to teach blintz-making class
Community member Michael Crane will teach a class on how to make blintzes at Jewish-owned business Olive Tree (7044 W. 105th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212).
Crown Automotive owner Miles Schnaer speaks to KU Jewish Business Club
The KU Jewish Business Club, a program of KU Chabad, recently hosted the owner of Crown Automotive, Miles Schnaer, for a special lecture, book signing and free distribution of his book, “Take the Crown.”
Tickets available for Broadway musical “Hairspray” at The White Theatre
The Broadway musical “Hairspray” will begin its run at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J on Saturday, Feb. 1.
Team Kansas City forming for 2025 JCC Maccabi Games
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is forming Team Kansas City to participate in the 2025 JCC Maccabi Games.
HBHA varsity basketball to compete in Toronto
At the end of this month, the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will attend the Israel Becker Basketball Tournament, hosted by The Anne & Max Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto (TanenbaumCHAT) in Toronto, Canada.