JFS’ Emerging Leaders to celebrate its first year
Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) Emerging Leaders program, composed of young professionals who come together to support the mission and work of JFS, will hold a celebration for its first year.
Applications for NCJW scholarships now available
The Greater Kansas City Section of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is providing scholarships for high school seniors who plan to go to college in the fall of 2024.
Israeli-Kansas Citian with history of Zionism and activism joins JCRB|AJC
Israeli-born community member Neta Meltzer has joined Jewish Community Relations Bureau | AJC (JCRB|AJC) as director of community and government relations.
MCHE to host International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration
The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) will host a International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration focusing this year on the topic “‘Never Again’ post 10/07.”
Ram’s Cafe serves as community’s only volunteer-led kosher eatery
Ram’s Cafe, a Vaad-certified kosher eatery in the Jewish Community Center, recently marked over two decades of service and community support.
KU Hillel hires two new engagement staff
KU Hillel announced that two new team members, Ben Novorr and Noa Savir, will join the organization this semester.
JFS Food Pantry receives funds from Give Local campaign
Jewish Family Services (JFS) Food Pantry received financial support from a recently-relaunched program from Whole Foods Market.
Just Because Grants available for individuals hosting Jewish events
The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City has launched a new grant opportunity known as Just Because Grants.
Applications open for 2024 Leadership Tomorrow cohort
Applications are open for the 2024 cohort of Leadership Tomorrow, Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s paid summer internship program.
LJCC to host program on role of delis in contemporary Jewish life
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will host guest speaker Dr. Rachel B. Gross, who will present “A Pickle Problem: the Deli Revival and American Jewish Religion.”
KU Chabad takes students on tour of Jewish Kansas City
In an effort to connect its Jewish students with the broader Jewish community, KU Chabad organized a tour of Jewish Kansas City aimed to provide students a glimpse into post-college Jewish life.
Federation CEO selected for Jewish nonprofit leadership program
Jay Lewis, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, was chosen to be a participant in Leading Executives, an leadership development program for Jewish nonprofit executives.
Sasone to conduct Jewish Disability Inclusion Study
Sasone, the Jewish community’s program to support students with special needs, will be conducting Kansas City’s first-ever Jewish Disability Inclusion Study.
Moishe House Without Walls available to local young adults
Moishe House Without Walls (MHWOW), a new program for young adults to host Jewish experiences for their friends and peers, has expanded to include Kansas City.
Michelle Goldsmith named to JFNA women's philanthropy board
Michelle Goldsmith has been named to the board of Jewish Federations of North America’s (JFNA) National Women’s Philanthropy.