Community News

Jewish Women Together will host an informational seminar on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) on Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. in Overland Park.

Kansas City Lodge No. 184 of B’nai B’rith has announced its 2027 Margolis Scholarship Essay Contest, offering a $2,000 cash prize to a graduating high school student for the best essay on “The Importance of Dialogue Between Christians and Jews.”

The Jewish Federation of Kansas City's Young Adults Division (YAD) is taking its annual Hanukkah celebration up a notch with its first-ever Bagel Bash Gala on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. at Glory at Midtown.

The Kansas City Symphony will explore themes of remembrance, faith and Jewish identity in its upcoming performances of "Brahms' German Requiem," Nov. 20-22, under the direction of Music Director Matthias Pintscher.

Hadassah Greater Kansas City’s Evolve group will bring women of all ages together for an afternoon of creativity and connection at its “Etch for a Cause: Cup of Kindness” event on Sunday, Nov. 22.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem presented an honorary fellowship to Dr. Wallace Weber during its 89th Board of Governors Meeting Oct. 19 in Jerusalem, recognizing his longstanding support of the university, commitment to Israel and contributions to medicine and military service.

Mixed-media artist Jennifer Lewis will share her “Stars of David Project” with JULIETs on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Congregation Beth Torah (6100 W. 127th Street in Overland Park), where Lewis' husband, Craig Lewis, was recently named senior rabbi.

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

PJ Library's annual Hanukkah Glow Party will return Saturday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Campus, featuring new activities for children and families of all ages.

SevenDays will bring Kansas City teenagers together for music, games and community service at its free Thrive with Kindness Teen Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 11.