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The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah is hosting its second Hanukkah Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parents of preschoolers are invited to attend a free Kindergarten Readiness Panel on Monday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA).

The J hosted its annual meeting Oct. 1 at the Jewish Community Campus, celebrating a year of accomplishments, including hosting the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games.

The Kansas City-area Jewish Scouting community celebrated the 100th anniversary of the National Jewish Committee on Scouting with a kosher barbecue at Gezer Park in Leawood on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Overland Park resident Rabbi Monica Kleinman has been promoted to director of learning operations at the Padres Institute of Kleinman has been promoted of learning operations at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, a Jerusalem-based Jewish educational institution offering programs worldwide.

Hadassah Greater Kansas City will host two events this fall, including a discussion on antisemitism and a glass-etching fundraiser benefiting youth in Israel.

The following bowlers achieved high scores during the Sunday B’nai B’rith Bowling League at Ward Parkway Lanes.

Before she sang at the Metropolitan Opera and Radio City Music Hall, coloratura soprano Beatrice Belkin was a Lawrence teenager learning music and teaching piano. A public presentation on Sunday, Nov. 8, will explore Belkin’s little-known story in the town where it began.

Families with children ages 3-7 are invited to Kick It with the Kehillah, an afternoon of soccer, play and community hosted by Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) and The J Youth Sports.

Two Kansas City nonprofits are teaming up to encourage people to make kindness part of their everyday lives through a monthlong campaign focused on connection and compassion.