K.I. Religious School finishes fall semester
Kehilath Israel Synagogue’s Fred Devinki Religious School, headed by Director Shelley Rissien, recently wrapped up its fall 2022 semester.
Local women represent Federation at Lions of Judah Conference
Annie Glickman, Beth Liss, Sondra Friedman, and Sandi White Fried attended Jewish Federations of North America's (JFNA) International Lion of Judah Conference in Phoenix, Arizona last week.
Sol Koenigsberg’s life and legacy honored at Village Shalom
The late Sol Koenigsberg was recently honored at Village Shalom with the dedication of The Sol Koenigsberg Family Room on the third floor of the main campus assisted living community.
JFS holding year-end campaign
For 120 years, Jewish Family Services’ mission has been to lend a hand to people facing both life’s daily challenges and helping in times of crisis regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle.
Kansas City teams forming for 2023 JCC Maccabi Games
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is forming teams for the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games, an Olympic-style sporting competition for teenagers.
Goldbergs named honorary chairs of SevenDays Kindness Breakfast
SevenDays has announced that Kansas City Royals Broadcaster Joel Goldberg and Susan Goldberg are serving as honorary chairs for the nonprofit's annual Kindness Breakfast and Walk.
KCJFF to offer Winter Warm-Up ‘mini-festival’
The 23rd Kansas City Jewish Film Festival (KCJFF) will offer three different “mini-festival” weekends throughout the year, beginning with its Winter Warm-Up from Thursday, Jan. 5 through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
HBHA Civic Service Award celebration will be a brunch
The Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) Civic Service Award Celebration will now be a full brunch, with a mimosa, screwdriver and Bloody Mary bar.
Stock Hill to offer seven-course Hanukkah dinner
Stock Hill steakhouse chef Jacob Hilbert and owner Alan Gaylin will present a seven-course Hanukkah dinner.
Federation honors Lotman, community members at annual meeting
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City hosted its annual meeting last week in the Black & Veatch auditorium.
JFS to hold food drive and Hanukkah Wrap Party, offer support groups
JFS will hold a food drive and Hanukkah Wrap Party this month and will offer peer-led support groups in 2023.
JVS celebrates Intrater Scholarship Fund recipients
Jewish Vocational Service has support from the Intrater Family Scholarship Fund through the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City.
KU Chabad hosts suicide prevention workshop for students
In November, KU Chabad hosted an evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health awareness workshop.
KU Hillel’s mental health work wins Federation award
KU Hillel was honored at the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s annual meeting with the Program of the Year award, acknowledging its mental health and wellness initiatives for Jewish college students at KU.
K.I. Cantor Aron Hayoun to offer cantorial class
Cantor Aron Hayoun will soon begin offering classes to men and women who are interested in learning the skills of a cantor.