Community News

NCJW selling honey for the High Holidays

The Greater Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is selling honey for the High Holidays.

Ambulance dedicated to Magen David Adom in memory of Milgrim, Lischinsky

An ambulance was dedicated to the American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) in honor of the late Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky at a service at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, on July 17.

Torah Learning Center to have kosher offerings throughout week Maccabi Games

Torah Learning Center (TLC) will offer kosher food opportunities during the week of the Maccabi Games for both visitors to Kansas City and community members.

Rock Chalk Shabbat to celebrate 21 years

For more than 20 years, one Shabbat a year is different from all others at KU Hillel. Extra tables are set at one of KU’s Union spaces, alumni and friends return to campus, and Jewish Jayhawks gather to celebrate community, tradition and belonging at Rock Chalk Shabbat.

Judy Sherry receives award from KIFA

Kansas Interfaith Action (KIFA) awarded community member Judy Sherry its “Beloved Community Award” at its annual fundraising event last month.

JCRB|AJC hiring for two positions

Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) is hiring for two leadership positions that will help advance its mission of combating antisemitism, building bridges across differences and strengthening the community.

Jewish gubernatorial candidate, state constitutional amendment on ballot for Kansas primaries

On Aug. 4, Kansans and Missourians will have the opportunity to vote in their states’ primary elections. In Kansas, a Jewish community member is running for governor, and a proposed constitutional amendment would modify the state’s Supreme Court justice selection process.