Community News

This February, Jewish Family Services is kicking off its annual Spread the Love Campaign.

Kehilath Israel Synagogue is privileged to name Bill Greenberg as its Minyannaire of the Year.

SevenDays, a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization that promotes kindness and understanding through education and dialogue, is now accepting entries for its annual SevenDays Make a Ripple, Change the World Scholarship. 

McDonald’s Happy Meal creator Bob Bernstein is featured in the fast food episode of the Disney+ series “The ‘80s: Top Ten.” 

Mitzvah Garden KC and the Kansas City Community Gardens will host an Interfaith community-wide educational workshop on the benefits of raised box gardening and the gardening technique of hugelkultur — creating a raised garden bed of rotting wood and plant debris.

Jewish Family Services is offering a free and easy opportunity to stay focused and help put things in perspective to meet the challenges of everyday life.

Rabbi Moshe Grussgott’s second book club will meet at K.I. on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. The club is open to everyone.

Robert Simmons understands what it means to pay it forward, and he’s doing that with Jewish Family Services. Simmons has been named JFS’ January volunteer of the month.

The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah is pleased to announce the installation of Rabbi Stephanie Kramer as its 15th senior rabbi.

In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month in February, Sasone is hosting its second annual essay contest for students.