Community News

Approximately 650 people attended Jewish Family Services’ 120th anniversary celebration in the main ballroom of the Marriott Overland Park.

This year, the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with two community-wide events devoted to Mexican-Jewish literature, culture and cuisine. 

Nearly 40 faculty from area congregation religious schools participated in a shared day of professional Jewish learning and networking as part of the community Day of Discovery on Aug. 20.

The Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS), a 24/7 Jewish television channel, has announced that its programming designed for Jewish connection and information is now available to all Spectrum viewers in the Kansas City area and nationwide.

Local Jewish middle and high school students came together to learn about Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School (Muss) program.

Brett Oplotnik, a graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School, was named the 2023 KC SuperStar during the competition’s finals on Aug. 27 at Johnson County Community College. 

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) has named Mindy Corporon, co-founder of the nonprofit organization SevenDays, the honoree of its 50th Civic Service Celebration.

Friends of Sheffield Cemetery received a donation from the Orven Schanzer Trust Fund to further the cemetery’s restoration projects.

The National Council of Jewish Women of Greater Kansas City (NCJW) held its annual Back to School Store this summer.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for a High Holiday food drive taking place now through Oct. 18.