Deadline approaching for JCF Jewish camp and enrichment scholarships
The deadline for applications and letters of recommendation for Jewish camp and enrichment scholarships offered by the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) is Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.
JFS launches ‘Spread the Love’ drive
Jewish Family Services is kicking off its annual “Spread the Love” food campaign — beginning Feb. 1 throughout the month, JFS is asking for donations of spreadables including peanut butter, jelly, ketchup, honey, and other non-perishable items.
The White Theatre presenting ‘Kinky Boots’
The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) is presenting the Broadway musical “Kinky Boots,” opening Saturday evening, Jan. 28 (7:30 p.m. curtain) for its four-weekend run through Sunday, Feb. 19.
Jewish Family Services receives $100,000 from Harry and Gail Himmelstein
Harry and Gail Himmelstein recently made a gift of $100,000 to Jewish Family Services (JFS) in honor of its 120th anniversary to support the organization’s older adult services.
Author, translator Robert Alter to speak on translating the Bible
Robert Alter, a professor of Hebrew and comparative literature at the University of California, Berkeley, will present “The Challenge of Translating the Bible” for the Kansas City community.
Kol Ami to honor Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund at Tu B’Shvat Seder
Congregation Kol Ami will observe Tu B’Shvat with a seder on Sunday, Feb. 5, to honor and support the Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund (MFAF).
Beth Torah to welcome past student Rabbi Poslosky to pulpit
Congregation Beth Torah will welcome Rabbi Taylor Poslosky, previously of Overland Park, Kansas, to the pulpit for services on Friday, Jan. 27.
Local student strengthens Jewish connection through semester abroad
Emma Sandler has always valued her Judaism, appreciating the close bonds that come from being part of the community.
JCRB|AJC cosponsors 2023 MLK Interfaith Service
Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC and The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City sponsored the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service on behalf of the interfaith community of Greater Kansas City.
HBHA preparing for Civic Service Award brunch
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s upcoming Civic Service Award Celebration brunch will be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22. The deadline to register for the brunch is today, Jan. 12.
JFS to launch affinity group for young professionals
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is looking to engage younger adults who want to get involved in JFS’s mission of providing essential human services to the Kansas City community.
Federation announces interim president and CEO
The Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City announced last week that Hava Leipzig Holzhauer will assume the role of interim president and CEO until a permanent CEO is found.
Sasone offering mentoring and leadership program for teens, young adults
Sasone, the community-wide program for students with learning, attention, and developmental diversity seeking a Jewish education, announced its first peer-mentoring and teen leadership training cohort.
Jewish Community Foundation holds 63rd annual meeting
The Jewish Community Foundation hosted its 63rd annual meeting and installation of officers and trustees on the evening of Dec 14.
Strangers No More completes eighth year, plans for 2023
Strangers No More, a group of women interested in getting to know each other by learning about their faiths, recently completed its eighth year.