KCMO approves grant to plant trees outside Sheffield Cemetery
The city council of Kansas City, Missouri, approved an $18,500 grant to plant upwards of 36 trees along the city-owned right-of-way adjacent to Sheffield Cemetery.
Jenna Brofsky files for second term on Fairway City Council
Jenna Brofsky, local attorney and community volunteer, has filed for re-election to the Fairway City Council, representing Ward 4.
Local congregations, Jewish agencies collaborate on community Purim event
After the success of last year’s community-wide Purim event, the Kansas City Jewish community is invited to celebrate Purim together again.
Service of Spiritual Renewal set for March 19
The annual pre-Passover community-wide Service of Spiritual Renewal will take place in person at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, at Village Shalom, 5500 W. 123rd Street in Overland Park.
JCF educates nonprofit partners at ‘Parking Lot Lunches’
On Feb. 14, the Jewish Community Foundation brought together community leaders for the latest installment of its “Parking Lot Lunch” series.
Religious school faculty development day a success
Nearly 40 faculty from area congregation religious schools participated in a recent day of professional Jewish learning and networking.
Rabbinical Association hosting upcoming community Purim celebration
The Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City will be hosting a community-wide Purim celebration on March 7 at Village Shalom.
Kansas to commemorate Holocaust on Yom HaShoah
The state of Kansas will commemorate the Holocaust in a singular government sponsored memorial for the victims and survivors.
K.I. to hold Purim celebrations, meal and shpiel
Kehilath Israel Synagogue (K.I.) will celebrate Purim this year with Megillah readings, a meal and a play.
Mizzou fraternity plans to break philanthropy record
Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) is beginning preparation for its biennial fundraiser that has set and broken the record for a single fraternity or sorority philanthropy event multiple times.
HBHA searching for new Jewish studies teacher
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) is searching for a middle and upper school Jewish studies teacher.
JCRB|AJC to host program about progressive Zionism
The Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC is bringing Neta Meltzer, the national vice president of community engagement for the progressive Zionist movement Zioness, to Kansas City to speak about Zionism.
Hadassah to install new local board
Debbie Goodbinder will become president of Hadassah Greater Kansas City at the installation of the 2023 local Chapter Board on Monday, Feb. 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom.
KU Chabad sets up outreach posts across campus
KU Chabad is hosting “Jewish Info” tables at different campus venues throughout every week at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.
B’nai Jehudah artwork features live worms
A temporary art installation at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah encourages visitors to think about the cycle of renewal in our world by featuring worms.