Community News

Sasone awarded $6,000 in grants to community projects to help support students with diverse learning needs.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) honored community member Maddie Reiches as its November Volunteer of the Month.

In 1933, the Kansas City Section of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) awarded the first Liberman Scholarships for high school students going to college in the fall.

SevenDays is seeking nominations from the public to receive its annual Ripple of Kindness Award.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is launching its end-of-year appeal for donations.

Jewish community members driving on Interstate 35 will be pleased to see a full-sized billboard from The Culture House arts organization supporting the community.

Drastic Measures will once again transform into the “Drastic Mensches” pop-up bar, but this year, the Shawnee, Kansas-based cocktail bar will be even more ambitious with its Hanukkah celebrations. 

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is starting to form Team Kansas City to participate in the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games in Houston, Texas.

KU Hillel hosted its biggest community Shabbat and fundraiser of the year, Rock Chalk Shabbat, on Nov. 3.

KU Chabad has intensified its annual mezuzah campaign, doubling its efforts as students deal with the rising antisemitism occurring since the Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas in Israel.