Federation leaders travel to Germany, Israel
Two leaders from the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City recently returned from a fundraising, research and development trip to Berlin and Israel.
Beth Shalom preschool to host Shabbat family event
The Rose Family Early Childhood Education Center at Congregation Beth Shalom will host a Shabbat Story Time and Sing-Along for current and prospective families.
Federation launching Jewish business professionals networking group
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is launching a new Jewish business networking group designed for mid-career to high-level professionals.
JFS names Awais Sufi as interim executive director
Jewish Family Services (JFS) has appointed Awais Sufi as its interim executive director and CEO.
Jewish civic leader Bert Berkley dies at age 100
Bert Berkley (z”l), one of Kansas City’s foremost civic leaders, died at age 100 on July 16.
Gavriela Geller honored by Jackson County for JCRB|AJC tenure
The Jackson County, Missouri, legislature passed a resolution honoring Gavriela Geller, the immediate past executive director of Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC), for her achievements during her tenure.
Four community members attend Pardes seminar in Jerusalem
Four Jewish Kansas Citians traveled to Israel to attend a five-day seminar held by the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, a Jerusalem-based Jewish educational institution.
Michael Crane, Olive Tree to host pastrami and rye pop-up
Community member Michael Crane, in partnership with Jewish-owned business Olive Tree, will hold a one-day pastrami and rye pop-up event for the community.
The J hires Bailey Nakelsky for new role of chief development officer
The J announced that community member Bailey Nakelsky will join the organization as chief development officer, a new role created to support the continued growth of The J.
JFS executive director announces resignation
After nine months as executive director and CEO of Jewish Family Services (JFS), Kelly Davydov announced her plan to exit the organization at the end of July.
Local Hadassah to present program on PTSD
Hadassah Greater Kansas City will host a presentation on the symptoms and treatments of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
JULIETs to host presentation on MOCSA
The July presentation of Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will be about the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA).
Community Tisha B’Av observances announced
The Jewish community will hold services and observe Tisha B’Av on Aug. 12 and 13.
Opera set during the Holocaust to be performed at LJCC
Lawrence Opera Theatre (LOT) will present the first opera of their 2024 season, “The Path to Heaven” by Adam Gorb and Ben Kaye, at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC).
NCJW selling honey for the holidays
The Greater Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is selling honey for the High Holidays.