Community News

KU Hillel will host its biggest annual gathering of the year, Rock Chalk Shabbat, on Friday, Nov. 14, at the Burge Union at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

KC Kosher Meals on Wheels offers weekly delivery of homemade kosher meals to individuals and families in need. The program relies on volunteers, and more manpower is needed to keep up with rising demand.

The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) recently worked on a legacy gift from Susan Fisher (z”l) that reflects her lifelong values and enduring connection to Kansas City.

The Mt. Carmel Cemetery committee will host a volunteer clean-up session on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon.

“UnBroken,” an award-winning documentary by debut filmmaker Beth Lane, will make its local debut at the Glenwood Arts Theatre. The showing will be on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.

In recent years, Jewish Family Services (JFS) has created a path to turn dedicated young volunteers into emerging leaders, committee members and ultimately board leaders.

SevenDays, a nonprofit organization that overcomes hate by promoting kindness and understanding, will host its first-ever Thrive with Kindness Festival for teenagers.

Five local rabbis across denominations have signed “A Rabbinic Call to Action: Defending the Jewish Future,” a letter condemning the “political normalization” of anti-Zionism, using New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as an example.

Millions of Americans — including more than 200,000 in Kansas and Missouri — will face a food crisis as the federal government shutdown delays SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits and many federal employees miss paychecks.