Community News

The next winner of the KC SuperStar competition will be chosen during the competition finals in an evening of performances.

Hadassah Greater Kansas City will honor Hadassah affiliated educators at its fifth annual Touch of Red Gala on Saturday evening, Nov. 5.

Day of Discovery, an event focused on learning opportunities and experiences, has a new element this year: Jewish Family Services is coordinating the Family Program in the morning of this year's event on Sunday, Aug. 21. 

The annual Day of Discovery will take place in person and virtually on Sunday, Aug. 21.

Don Goldman has been honored with the inaugural Shamayim Hero Award for his volunteer service to the national Jewish nonprofit, Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy.

Eleven award-winning movies will be featured as part of the 22nd Kansas City Jewish Film Festival (KCJFF), presented by The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J).

Advance registration is required by Friday at noon on August 5 for those planning to participate in this year’s community Tisha B’Av observances.

A virtual orientation session will take place Thursday, Aug. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. for those enrolling in the 36-week course, “Judaism for Conversion Candidates.”

On Sunday, Aug. 14, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Mitzvah Garden (MGKC) is hosting The Garden Glow at Sunset “FRIENDraiser” behind The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah.

The annual Day of Discovery will take place in person and virtually on Sunday, Aug. 21.