Community News

The Jewish Chaplaincy program, part of Jewish Family Services, is offering a pre-Hanukkah Service of Spiritual Renewal.

The history of Congregation Ohev Sholom, once the oldest operating Jewish congregation in Kansas, is now preserved in the new Ohev Sholom Memorabilia Room at Congregation Beth Shalom. 

Mika Kislanski, the Kansas City Jewish community’s shalicha, has been welcomed and involved with KU Hillel since her arrival in September.

Local attorney and community member David Suroff was presented with the Champion for Children Award from FosterAdopt Connect, a local foster care service.

KU Hillel is offering a variety of internships this fall semester that cater to a diverse range of student interests.

Kansas City Lodge #184, B’nai B’rith has announced the 2024 Margolis Memorial Essay Contest.

The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah will host a blood drive this Sunday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m to 1 p.m.

Sasone, the Kansas City Jewish community’s program to support access to Jewish education for students with special needs, is partnering with Horizon Academy to host a learning disability simulation.

Two volunteer opportunities for maintaining Mt. Carmel Cemetery, overseen by Congregation Beth Shalom, will take place in the coming weeks.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is launching its fall appeal for donations.