Community News

What says “holiday” better than a sweet challah? There are many in our community who face food insecurity and cannot afford challah, let alone the other traditional foods of the High Holidays.

A small ceremony was recently held at The J - Jewish Community Center to honor and thank the Polsky Family Supporting Foundation, the major donor toward the new splash pad project at The J’s outdoor pool.

From farmworkers to new mothers to first-time therapy patients — Kansas City mental health providers saw an increase in the number of people who sought counseling in 2020.

As part of the Sweet & Sacred Series, B’nai Jehudah is offering a virtual Elul Boot Camp with three special guest teachers on August 18, 25 and September 1.

Whether you plan to observe the approaching Jewish High Holy Days alone, in person, in small groups, or virtually with family and friends, make it special and enjoy a holiday meal together. Orders are now being accepted for High Holy Day meals to go and early ordering deadlines should be noted.

The annual Day of Discovery will bring the community together for a day of Jewish learning and study from 9:30 a.m. to  3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 22.

The Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City and synagogue religious school educators will provide a community-wide faculty professional day from 10:00 a.m. to noon this Sunday, August 8.

As the the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Jewish Family Services continues to provide more than 775 families with food, household and personal care items - even pet food.

Congregation Ohev Sholom invites them community to join them on Zoom for its series of “Enhancing Elul” programs.

This year’s annual community-wide Selichot program and service will take place Saturday, August 28, hosted by Congregation Beth Torah. There will be opportunities for multi-access participation, both in person and virtual.