Community News

Jewish Family Services (JFS) has appointed Awais Sufi as its interim executive director and CEO. 

Bert Berkley (z”l), one of Kansas City’s foremost civic leaders, died at age 100 on July 16.

The Jackson County, Missouri, legislature passed a resolution honoring Gavriela Geller, the immediate past executive director of Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC), for her achievements during her tenure.

Four Jewish Kansas Citians traveled to Israel to attend a five-day seminar held by the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, a Jerusalem-based Jewish educational institution. 

Community member Michael Crane, in partnership with Jewish-owned business Olive Tree, will hold a one-day pastrami and rye pop-up event for the community. 

The J announced that community member Bailey Nakelsky will join the organization as chief development officer, a new role created to support the continued growth of The J.

After nine months as executive director and CEO of Jewish Family Services (JFS), Kelly Davydov announced her plan to exit the organization at the end of July.

Hadassah Greater Kansas City will host a presentation on the symptoms and treatments of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The July presentation of Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will be about the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA).

The Jewish community will hold services and observe Tisha B’Av on Aug. 12 and 13.