Jews in News: Dan Margolies
Jewish community member Dan Margolies, a longtime Kansas City journalist, retired from reporting in December 2022 after four decades in the industry.
Gather KC hosts Hanukkah latke cookoff
Gather KC, a Jewish, volunteer-led young adult organization, recently hosted a latke recipe competition.
Drastic Measures Hanukkah pop-up bar raises thousands for JFS
Shawnee, Kansas, craft cocktail bar Drastic Measures transformed into “Drastic Mensches,” a Hanukkah pop-up bar this month and raised more than $13,000 (minus payroll and taxes) for Jewish Family Services (JFS).
Jewish Community Foundation celebrates legacy at annual meeting
More than one hundred Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) fundholders and supporters gathered for JCF’s 64th annual meeting and installation of officers and trustees on the evening of Dec. 13.
JFS, Sasone to present two-part parenting series
In its continuing effort to serve families, Jewish Family Services (JFS), in partnership with Sasone, is presenting “Nurturing Parenting: Growing loving, happy and thriving relationships.”
JFS providing support to those experiencing grief and loss
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is launching a new grief therapy group for Jews in the Kansas City area.
JFS completes 2023 Hanukkah Project
More than 300 Jewish individuals and families were able to receive Hanukkah gifts because of Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) 2023 Hanukkah Project.
Local mother and son traveling to Israel to help agriculture sector
Community members Karen Gerson and her son Gilli are traveling on a volunteer trip to Israel to help its agricultural sector from Dec. 14 to 25. The trip, organized by Israel Food Rescue, is one of many taking volunteers to Israel to help prevent a food shortage.
Catholic school hosts play on antisemitism during Hanukkah
Local Catholic school St. Teresa’s Academy hosted volunteer teen actors from the local Jewish community who performed a staged reading of “Thank You For Meeting Me Here,” a short play about a student’s experience with antisemitism in school.
KCteen, JFS partner to teach about teen mental health
Several high school students in the community recently took part in a teen mental health first aid training put on by KCteen and Jewish Family Services (JFS).
Strangers No More completes fall series, plans for 2024
Strangers No More, an interfaith women’s group, recently completed its 2023 fall series of discussions and community service projects.
Jewish community to celebrate Hanukkah at Kansas Capitol
The annual Chabad-sponsored “Grand Community-wide Chanukah Celebration” at the Kansas State Capitol will bring Hanukkah celebrations into the central hub of Kansas’ government.
Noah Unell, ‘The Menorah Man,’ raises money for Israeli causes through art show
Seven-year-old Noah Unell, known as “The Menorah Man” by his friends and family, held an art show to display his handmade menorahs and raise money for Israelis affected by the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
Federation hosts annual meeting, celebrates 90th anniversary
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City hosted its annual meeting last Thursday.
Beth Torah to host discussion on college antisemitism
Congregation Beth Torah will hold a live webinar about rising antisemitism on college campuses.