Community News

Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations and programming followed the High Holidays for KU Hillel students in 5783.

The community is invited to experience a number of talented authors as they share their work and what’s behind it as part of The Jewish Community Center’s (The J) Acclaimed Author Series presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J.

Karen Bloom, co-chair of the newly-forming National Hadassah Educators Council, will be speaking at the Hadassah Greater Kansas City 5th Annual Touch of Red Gala honoring Hadassah-affiliated educators on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the JCC Social Hall.

Congregation Beth Torah announces a Beit Midrash (house of learning) on Friday, Nov. 11 with Todd Stettner, a local Civil War buff.

A recent benefit for Jackson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) — which was founded as an NCJW program — received support from members of the local Jewish community.

Jewish Family Services is preparing for its annual Hanukkah Project.

Jewish Culture Fest, previously known as Jewish Arts Festival, is returning post-pandemic on Oct. 15, 2023.

A number of musicians will be sharing their favorite American and Hebrew/Israeli songs as a musical tribute to the Hadassah-affiliated educators being honored at the Hadassah Greater Kansas City 5th Annual Touch of Red Gala. 

A 1960s-and-70s-themed trivia night to benefit Parkinson’s programming at The J will be held Monday, Nov. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Jewish Community Center Social Hall.

Throughout the High Holiday season, KU Chabad aimed to provide Jewish students at the University of Kansas a “home-away-from-home” holiday experience where they could celebrate together in a warm and welcoming environment