Community News

“From Paris With Love” is the theme of this year’s Kehilath Israel Synagogue Grand Givers fundraising event.

Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood will be holding a Warm Up America knitting event and a “Bams for Mams” mahjongg event in November.

Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will host cardiologist Dr. Rachel Sosland for a conversation on women’s cardiovascular health.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is beginning its 2024 Hanukkah Project to provide wrapped Hanukkah gifts and gift cards for more than 300 individuals and families (including children and older adults) in the community who are facing challenges.

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s Women’s Philanthropy will host a philanthropic event featuring Brooklyn-based jewelry designer Freida Rothman on Wednesday, Oct. 30. 

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City will host a pickleball tournament at Chicken N Pickle Overland Park on Sunday, Nov. 17. 

On Simchat Torah, Congregation Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner (BIAV) will honor the memory of Israel Defense Forces soldier Daniel Perez (z”l).

The City of Leawood, Kansas, and the Leawood Arts Council hosted a dedication event for “Reaching,” a public art piece created by Jewish artist William Nemitoff. Nemitoff, a native of Leawood, is the son of Leslie and Rabbi Arthur P. Nemitoff, rabbi emeritus of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.

KU Chabad has expanded its staff to meet increased demand to support Jewish students this year, bringing on Rabbi Ariel Brudoley as assistant rabbi and engagement intern for the 2024-2025 school year.

Local Jewish community member and author Deborah Shouse is partnering with First Call and Crafted: A Fair Trade Collective for an event aimed at raising awareness about addiction, mental health and the impact of grief.