Strangers No More celebrates 10 year anniversary
Strangers No More is celebrating its 10th year highlighting the similarities between Judaism and Christianity to build bridges between the two communities.
Summer Singers of Kansas City perform Ernest Bloch’s “Avodath HaKodesh”
The Summer Singers of Kansas City, 165-voices strong, joined with organist Dr. Jacob Hofeling, baritone Dr. Joshua Markley (in the role of the cantor) and percussionist Mark Lowry to perform the “Avodath HaKodesh” (Sacred Service) of Swiss/American Jewish composer Ernest Bloch.
JFS asking for sponsors, delivery drivers for Rosh Hashanah meals
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is offering community members the opportunity to help more than 350 households by sponsoring Rosh Hashanah meal kits.
Donors across the country contribute to JCF
While the majority of Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) fundholders live and give in Kansas City, JCF also serves a growing contingent of fundholders across the country.
Community pre-High Holidays Service of Spiritual Renewal announced
The Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program, housed at Jewish Family Services (JFS), will offer its Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. in the social hall at Village Shalom.
Beni Israel Cemetery tour to be led by KU Jewish studies professor
Dr. David Katzman, professor emeritus of American and Jewish studies at the University of Kansas, will lead a tour of Beni Israel Cemetery, the only Jewish cemetery in Eudora, Kansas.
Teens volunteer with Simcha Gifts program
Simcha Gifts, a program of the Chabad House Center of Kansas City, prepares and delivers holiday packages to a variety of people within the Jewish community, including seniors living in facilities and their own homes.
2024 KC SuperStar finalists announced; competition on Aug. 25
Ten of Kansas City’s top area high school singers compete for the title of KC SuperStar 2023 at the event’s finals on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College.
New Reform Temple offering free tuition for Torah Tots program
The New Reform Temple’s Torah Tots, a program for children ages 1 to 4-and-a-half and their parents, is offered free of charge to the entire Jewish community.
Gather KC, TLC to host craft events led by guest artist
Torah Learning Center (TLC) and Gather KC will host artistic events led by guest artist Chani Friedman of The Paintery in Los Angeles.
Dan Nichols to be artist in residence at B’nai Jehudah
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah and The Michael Klein Collection will host a weekend of music and learning with Jewish musician Dan Nichols.
Beis HaTorah Jewish learning program established
Kansas City’s newest Torah study and Jewish enrichment organization is Beis HaTorah, created to deepen the connection to Torah and foster a culture of learning, growth and community engagement.
Jewish community leader Bill Lowenstein dies at 97
Bill Lowenstein (z’l), a well-known and widely-respected leader and funder in the Kansas City Jewish community, died on July 30 at age 97.
Day of Discovery to take place this Sunday
Organizers for the annual Day of Discovery are making final preparations for this year’s event, which takes place on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Jewish Community Campus.
Fans celebrate Jewish Heritage Night with the Royals
The community came together for Jewish Heritage Night at The K on Wednesday, Aug. 7, celebrating Jewish heritage and enjoying a Royals win.