Community News

Goldenberg Duo to perform October concerts

The acclaimed Goldenberg Duo will present several concerts in October, all of which are free to the public.

Beth Torah to host adult b’nai mitzvah class

For the second year, Congregation Beth Torah is offering a b’nai mitzvah program for its adult members who have never celebrated the rite of passage. The class is also open to those who wish to repeat the b’nai mitzvah experience they marked decades ago, as well as anyone who is not yet ready to commit to leading a worship service, but wishes to learn more about the Reform Shabbat morning liturgy as it is presented in the Reform siddur, Mishkan T’filah.

JCRB to host “Beyond the Headlines” in October

JCRB|AJC Kansas City is hosting "Beyond the Headlines: Understanding the Jewish Community and Antisemitism in this Moment," at 6 pm on Thursday, October 8.

Jewish Community Foundation’s Tranin Fund honors multigenerational giving

The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) regularly works closely with individuals and families to achieve their unique philanthropic goals. Oftentimes this includes creating a customized charitable fund that fulfills a family’s specific charitable mission and engages multiple generations to perpetuate a legacy of generosity. The first such fund established at the Foundation was the Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund, created 50 years ago, which continues to give actively today and positively impact the Kansas City community.

‘The Birthday of the World’ comes to The J in co-production with The Coterie Theatre

The Arts & Culture team at The J will bring the stage performance of “The Birthday of the World” from Oct. 7 through 9 in the social hall at the Jewish Community Campus. Created by Jonathan Shmidt Chapman, the production is inspired by the book “Birthday of the World” by Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen. Presented by Alliance Theatre, the production is co-presented with The Coterie Theatre.