Community News

JewBelong, a national nonprofit organization for fighting antisemitism and making Judaism accessible, put up seven new billboards in Greater Kansas City.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) will present “This Murder Was Staged,” a murder mystery comedy, at the The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J (5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211).

Greater Kansas City AZA #2 has announced its third annual Marty Awards, set to take place on May 10 at The J.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s (HBHA) graduation ceremony is a celebration of personal development, academic achievement and deepening Jewish identity seniors experience throughout their time at HBHA.

On April 3, the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) welcomed teens and their families to its youth philanthropy fair, the B’nai Tzedek Shuk.

The Child Development Center (CDC) at The J and The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah announced the expansion of its early childhood services with the addition of full-time care for children ages 3 months to 2 years old, beginning in August. 

Addison Yamnitz recently celebrated her bat mitzvah at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah; for her bat mitzvah project, Yamnitz decided to collect baby items, baby food and feminine hygiene products for the Jewish Family Services (JFS) Food Pantry.

The Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) is now accepting applications from rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors for the 2025-2026 Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) cohort, beginning in the fall of 2025.

Once again this year, KU Chabad welcomed more than 100 students to celebrate Passover together. Students experienced Passover Seder traditions complete with home-cooked holiday food.

Spinning Tree Theatre will present the world premiere of “First Generation,” a play by community member Victor Wishna.