Gather KC to host pop-up ping pong bar
Gather KC, a Jewish, volunteer-led young adult organization, will be hosting a pop-up ping pong bar with table tennis, air hockey, foosball and a wide selection of board games.
Rabbi Michael Zedek to discuss his book on spirituality
Rabbi Michael Zedek, author of “Taking Miracles Seriously: A Journey To Everyday Spirituality,” will discuss his book and its range of topics and information with Rev. Robert Lee Hill.
Goldenberg Duo to present free spring recitals across Kansas City area
The Goldenberg Duo, consisting of siblings Susan and William Goldenberg, will present a series of free recital performances from March 21 to 28.
Community holds congregational religious school faculty development day
Nearly 40 faculty from area congregation religious school schools participated in a shared day of professional Jewish learning and networking last month.
Applebaum family named JFS Donors of the Month
Jeremy and Liron Applebaum, owners of real estate company Applebaum KC Homes, have been named “Donors of the Month” by Jewish Family Services (JFS).
Teen fellowship will help shape Israel commemoration events
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, has launched a new leadership opportunity for Jewish teens called Champions of Memory.
Community-wide Purim celebration announced
Jewish community members of all ages are invited to participate in the annual community-wide Purim day celebration.
Author and sports columnist Joe Posnanski to speak at Acclaimed Author Series
The Acclaimed Author Series, presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, will conclude its spring season with an event with Joe Posnanski.
2024 KC SuperStar auditions to be held next week
KC SuperStar, an “American Idol”-style high school singing competition and The J’s largest annual fundraiser, will hold its preliminary auditions next week.
One actor to play nine roles in upcoming White Theatre production
Local actor and teacher Reed Uthe will play nine different roles in The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J’s production of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.”
Kol Ami in search of part-time music director
Congregation Kol Ami is searching for a part-time music director.
The Wandering Table to host kosher restaurant night with Taco Naco
The Wandering Table, a kosher pop-up restaurant experience in Kansas City, is hosting a night in partnership with local Kansas City Mexican restaurant Taco Naco KC.
Jewish Experiences’ Acclaimed Author Series returns this spring
The Acclaimed Author Series, presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, returns this spring with four events.
JFS food pantry receives gift from Jacobs family
The family of Dr. David S. Jacobs, of blessed memory, is honoring his memory with a gift to Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) KesherKC Food Pantry to continue battling food insecurity.
MCHE accepting nominations for 2024 Holocaust Educator of the Year
Nominations for the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education’s (MCHE) 2024 Holocaust Educator of the Year are now open.