Community News

Jonah Stolte, a Blue Valley West High School student who just finished his freshman year, won two tennis awards in Kansas Class 6A high school tennis last month.

Amanda Morgan King will transition from her role of president and board chair at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, to the synagogue’s executive director. The change will be effective on Sept. 1, 2023.

Applications will be accepted until June 15 for the Jewish Community Foundation’s (JCF) Katianne’s Sunshine Fund for the Benefit of Special Needs Programming.

On Sunday, June 11, the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will host a tour of B’nai Israel Cemetery.

The 23rd Annual Kansas City Jewish Film Festival (KCJFF) brings the second of three “mini-festivals” to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J on Sunday, June 11, at 1 p.m.

NEXDINE, a dining, hospitality, and facilities management company, was selected to be the new dining services provider for Village Shalom.

The J has announced Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City as this year’s presenting sponsor for Jewish Culture Fest, coming Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, to the Jewish Community Campus.

After six years at KU Hillel, Executive Director Suzy Sostrin is finishing her time there and moving to San Diego, California, where she will become the executive director of Camp Mountain Chai, a pluralistic Jewish summer camp. 

The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J unveiled its 2023-2024 season schedule, which includes popular musicals, original works and live concerts.

Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) Help@Home program helps community residents over the age of 60 maintain their independence by providing handyman services.