Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation celebrates new Etz Chayim mural
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) has a new look thanks to the work of the Lawrence-based muralist Dave Loewenstein.
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B’nai Jehudah to hold new celebration, Shofar in the Park-ing Lot, with Challah Bake-Off
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah welcomes the entire Kansas City Jewish community to Shofar in the Park-ing Lot on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Bailey Nakelsky named executive director of Bushman Supporting Foundation
The Stanley J. Bushman Charitable Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) has hired Bailey Nakelsky as its executive director.
Friendship Circle to host Friendship Festival, 5K race and 1K fun run
The Friendship Circle of Kansas City, a program of Chabad of Kansas City centered on inclusion for people with disabilities, will host a festival, 5-kilometer race and 1-kilometer “Run, Walk or Roll For Inclusion” fun run.
Heartland Racewalkers excel at USATF Masters track meet
Heartland Racewalkers and community members Alan Poisner and David Eisenberg attended the USA Track & Field (USATF) Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio, from July 16-19, racing in the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter race walk competitions.
‘Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’ brand celebrates its 15th anniversary
Jacob Elyachar, community member and Overland Park, Kansas, native, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of his brand, “Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar,” which includes a successful podcast of the same name.
The Maccabi Games, by the numbers
The 2026 JCC Maccabi Games have officially come to a close following a successful week hosted by Kansas City.
NCJW Greater Kansas City declares independence, renames to Jewish Women Together
After two years of careful consideration, the National Council of Jewish Women Greater Kansas City Section (NCJW) board of directors voted to become an independent local nonprofit and rename itself Jewish Women Together (JWT).
Pre-High Holidays Service of Spiritual Renewal announced
The Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program, housed at Jewish Family Services (JFS), will offer its Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 3 p.m. in the social hall at Village Shalom.
Staenberg Collection featured at Epsten Gallery during “Summer of Champions”
As part of a sports-filled summer highlighted by athletes and fans of international soccer and the JCC Maccabi Games, The Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom invites the community to continue celebrating the spirit of competition through its current exhibit, “Champions of Form: The Art of Athletics.”
