SevenDays seeking teens for Kindness Youth Leadership Team
SevenDays is accepting applications for its Kindness Youth Leadership Team (KYLT) for the 2024-2025 school year.
JCF announces chief financial officer transition
After nearly 24 years, Kevin Taylor is retiring from his position as chief financial officer of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City (JCF). Elizabeth Peden, former executive director of Kehilath Israel Synagogue, will succeed Taylor as the Foundation’s new CFO.
Village Shalom holds first Father’s Day Run since 2017
Village Shalom revived its annual Father’s Day Run this year. Spearheaded by Village Shalom Board Chair Bob Gershon, the run was previously known as the “May Day Race” and had been held since 1987.
The J’s Safe Sitter program earns ‘Gold Level’ designation
The J’s Safe Sitter program was recently recognized as a 2023 Gold Level Safe Sitter Provider, which is designated for programs who teach more than 125 students annually.
JCF awards grants for innovative programming and emergency needs
The Jewish Community Foundation’s Community Legacy Fund recently awarded $73,472 in innovative and emergency grants.
HBHA announces Annie Glickman as new head of school
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s (HBHA) Board of Trustees announced Annie Glickman's appointment as the new head of school on June 20.
Former Royals VP Dayton Moore hosts baseball camp at The J, donates to SevenDays
For the 10th year, the C You in the Major Leagues Foundation held its four-day Youth Baseball Camp at The J, celebrating a decade of partnership.
Registration for Day of Discovery to open July 5
This year’s annual Day of Discovery will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18, and registration for the event is scheduled to open on Friday, July 5.
White Theatre to feature ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’
“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” opens at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J on Saturday, July 6, where it will run for 14 performances on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 28.
Community-wide course “Judaism for Conversion Candidates” to begin in August
The Rabbinical Association’s annual community-wide course for those considering conversion to Judaism will begin this August.
Jewish Heritage Night to be held at Kauffman Stadium
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, will be facilitating Jewish Heritage Night at The K, a celebration of the Jewish community’s history and heritage at the Kansas City Royals’ Kauffman Stadium.
The J unveils renovated after-school rooms
The J recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its renovated after-school rooms, which opened in time for this summer’s J Camp.
Ram’s Cafe announces summer hours, new menu items
Ram’s Cafe, a Vaad-certified kosher eatery in The J, has announced new summer hours and meals.
J-LEAD giving circle program celebrates successful 2024 grant cycle
The Jewish Community Foundation’s (JCF) J-LEAD program, a giving circle for adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, recently completed its 2024 grant cycle, in which members collectively granted $22,630 to five community programs.
KU Chabad hosting summer events for students
While many student organizations wind down for the summer, KU Chabad continues to engage the Jewish community at the University of Kansas.