Registration for this year’s annual Day of Discovery, taking place Sunday, Aug. 21, is scheduled to open Monday, July 25.
Information on this year’s sessions — which include a combination of in person, virtual and hybrid options — presenters, and how to register are available online at dayofdiscoverykc.org.
The deadline to register is Aug. 15, and participants are asked to register early, as some classes have limited space available. Registration fees increase after Aug. 15.
Day of Discovery, which is a partnership of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City and Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation at The J, is a unique opportunity for the entire Jewish community to discover and explore Jewish learning in Kansas City. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, study and discover some of the community’s finest Jewish educators, rabbis, professors, experts and cantors as they lead sessions on a wide range of topics throughout the day. Over 30 different courses will be offered in 2022.
Sessions will be offered in various formats, including in person, virtual or hybrid, to ensure that members of the community have the opportunity to participate in Day of Discovery in the way they feel most comfortable. Lunch is offered at an additional cost, with KC Vaad Certified Kosher sandwich and salad options, catered by Hen House.
This year’s interactive family program, which was created in collaboration among the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City; Jewish Experiences, A Collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J; Jewish Family Services (JFS); Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA); Chabad of Leawood; and PJ Library, features a variety of activities throughout the day, including music in the Sukkah, a JFS Pantry scavenger hunt and more. For more information and to register, those interested can visit dayofdiscoverykc.org.
Planning for Day of Discovery includes a task force with professional and lay representatives from congregations and partnering agencies.
“It is a delight to work with this remarkable group of dedicated and committed individuals who work tirelessly over the summer to make this event possible,” said Annette Fish, Administrator/Program Director of the Rabbinical Association. “Several task force members have been part of the planning for this event since we began offering the program over 12 years ago. Each year we are pleased to welcome new members to our team.”
2022 Task force members include Mari Anne Birnbaum, Lainie Decker, Annette Fish, Marti Fry, Joyce Fulps, Jody Gittleman, Lauren Gladish, Jon Gross, Ethan Helfand, Vicki Helfand, Marian Kaplan, Sandy Lerner, Vicki Mooney, Peter Pizor, Alissa Sanderson, Jill Singer, Frank Tankard and Felicia Weiner, Lorena Williams, Glenn Young.
This program is a partnership of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City and Jewish Experiences, A Collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J. Other co-sponsors include Jewish Family Services, Village Shalom and area congregations. This program is funded in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.
For information, those interested can visit dayofdiscovery.org or contact Annette Fish, Administrator/Program Director, Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City, by email at or by phone at 913-327-8226.
