In January 2020, KU Hillel had a full Birthright Israel trip of college students, all excited about having spent 10 days in Israel. They had no idea how fortunate the timing of their trip would turn out to be.
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City recently added two new employees to its team. Erin Heffernan Markowicz is the new director of strategic marketing and Sierra J. Debrow is the community planning associate.
Just 20 miles separate Congregation Beth Torah and Calvary Temple Baptist Church, although it feels like the two congregations got closer and closer during the pandemic.
You never know where you’ll find kindness.
Similar talks ended with no resolution in 2009
Congregation Beth Shalom and Congregation Ohev Sholom are in preliminary discussions that could lead to a merger of the two Conservative synagogues, according to a joint statement issued July 16 to congregants and The Chronicle.
Do you know someone considering conversion to Judaism? The Rabbinical Association offers a year-long Judaism for Conversion Candidates course for those seeking a comfortable forum to learn more about the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice. Interested candidates are asked to contact the Rabbinical Association to learn how they can register to participate in this year’s community-wide course, which begins August 19.
Day of Discovery is a unique opportunity for the entire Jewish community to discover and explore the richness, diversity and joy of Jewish learning in Kansas City. This year’s program will take place virtually on August 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., using Zoom and a new and improved online platform. A limited number of adult and family-oriented sessions will be offered in person.
(JTA) — Beitar Jerusalem, an Israeli soccer team, has canceled an exhibition match against FC Barcelona after the powerhouse Spanish team refused to hold the match in Jerusalem.
Saturday marks another grim anniversary for the disaster at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, marking 40 years since two of the 32-ton elevated walkways collapsed during an evening tea dance, resulting in 114 deaths and an additional 200 injuries.
Two members of the Jewish community are spending their summer months memorizing lines, singing songs, and practicing rigorous dance combinations as part of Theatre in the Park’s (TIP) production of the original Broadway-bound musical “Half Time - Gotta Dance.”
