On Jan. 31, the Jewish Community Foundation’s J-LEAD program hosted “2021 is here! Let’s plan for a bright future,” an online event about tax, financial and estate planning techniques. Lindsay Fineman, J-LEAD chair, moderated a panel of notable experts, including current and past J-LEAD members...
Kansas City native, physician and sociologist Jonathan Metzl spent six years travelling parts of the country, including areas of Kansas and Missouri, trying to understand how white Americans supported policies that seemed to go against their self-interest.
Jonah Stein, 12, of Leawood, was one of two Kansas students named as top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America’s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
Do not delay — make your reservation to attend the communitywide virtual Purim day celebration taking place 11 a.m.-noon on Friday, Feb. 26. Jewish community members of all ages are welcome. There is no charge to attend the program but attendees are asked to register online by Monday, Feb. 22, at: forms.gle/eaRoPpF4GeaiFVcW6.
Curbside Kosher for Passover seder meals-to-go will once again be available to the Jewish community this year. Meals prepared by Cathy Levin, Kosher Connection under supervision of the Vaad HaKashruth of Kansas City can be picked up on Friday, March 26. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, March 16, and after the deadline, orders will be taken only on a meal availability basis.