Community News

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is partnering with nonprofit First Call to host a seven-week session of its “How to Cope” program.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s (HBHA) Board of Trustees announced Annie Glickman's appointment as the new head of school on June 20.

For the 10th year, the C You in the Major Leagues Foundation held its four-day Youth Baseball Camp at The J, celebrating a decade of partnership.

This year’s annual Day of Discovery will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18, and registration for the event is scheduled to open on Friday, July 5. 

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid” opens at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J on Saturday, July 6, where it will run for 14 performances on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 28.

The Rabbinical Association’s annual community-wide course for those considering conversion to Judaism will begin this August.

Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, will be facilitating Jewish Heritage Night at The K, a celebration of the Jewish community’s history and heritage at the Kansas City Royals’ Kauffman Stadium.

The J recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its renovated after-school rooms, which opened in time for this summer’s J Camp.

Ram’s Cafe, a Vaad-certified kosher eatery in The J, has announced new summer hours and meals.

Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will host a presentation about Priya, a local resource for Jewish families and individuals who are struggling on their path to parenthood; and announced that the start time for all JULIETs events has changed to 12:30 p.m.