Community News

The Acclaimed Author Series, presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, returns this spring with four events.

The family of Dr. David S. Jacobs, of blessed memory, is honoring his memory with a gift to Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) KesherKC Food Pantry to continue battling food insecurity.

Nominations for the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education’s (MCHE) 2024 Holocaust Educator of the Year are now open.

In its ongoing effort to be a resource in the community, Jewish Family Services is offering a program, “Parents and Difficult Conversations,” to help parents address the war in Israel when talking with their children.

Stacey’s Closet, named in memory of the National Council of Jewish Women of Greater Kansas City’s (NCJW) member Stacey Bell, was created three years ago with the objective of providing elementary school children with essentials (clothing, shoes, coats, etc.) throughout the school year.

Auditions will soon begin for The J’s 2024 KC SuperStar competition fundraiser.

Gal Cohen-Solal, a 37-year-old father of three from Kibbutz Reim in Israel, is traveling to the University of Kansas in Lawrence to share his story as a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks in Israel.

After 13 years as the pulpit rabbi of The New Reform Temple, Rabbi Alan Londy will retire at the end of May and assume the title of the synagogue’s first rabbi emeritus.

Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to help raise awareness and foster acceptance of people with disabilities and mental health conditions in the Jewish community. Occurring each February, JDAIM is now in its 15th year.

Eliana Berenbom, a soon-to-be bat mitzvah, has been raising money for Israel by making and selling unique bracelets.