Community News

Nearly 40 faculty from area congregation religious school schools participated in a shared day of professional Jewish learning and networking last month.

Jeremy and Liron Applebaum, owners of real estate company Applebaum KC Homes, have been named “Donors of the Month” by Jewish Family Services (JFS).

Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, has launched a new leadership opportunity for Jewish teens called Champions of Memory.

Jewish community members of all ages are invited to participate in the annual community-wide Purim day celebration.

The Acclaimed Author Series, presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, will conclude its spring season with an event with Joe Posnanski.

Enrollment is now open for full time infant care at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah Child Development Center, a partnership between The J and B’nai Jehudah.

KC SuperStar, an “American Idol”-style high school singing competition and The J’s largest annual fundraiser, will hold its preliminary auditions next week.

Local actor and teacher Reed Uthe will play nine different roles in The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J’s production of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.”

Congregation Kol Ami is searching for a part-time music director.

The Wandering Table, a kosher pop-up restaurant experience in Kansas City, is hosting a night in partnership with local Kansas City Mexican restaurant Taco Naco KC.