Community News

The deadline for applications and letters of recommendation for Jewish camp and enrichment scholarships offered by the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) is Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

Jewish Family Services is kicking off its annual “Spread the Love” food campaign — beginning Feb. 1 throughout the month, JFS is asking for donations of spreadables including peanut butter, jelly, ketchup, honey, and other non-perishable items.

The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) is presenting the Broadway musical “Kinky Boots,” opening Saturday evening, Jan. 28 (7:30 p.m. curtain) for its four-weekend run through Sunday, Feb. 19.

Harry and Gail Himmelstein recently made a gift of $100,000 to Jewish Family Services (JFS) in honor of its 120th anniversary to support the organization’s older adult services.

Robert Alter, a professor of Hebrew and comparative literature at the University of California, Berkeley, will present “The Challenge of Translating the Bible” for the Kansas City community.

Congregation Kol Ami will observe Tu B’Shvat with a seder on Sunday, Feb. 5, to honor and support the Migrant Farmworkers Assistance Fund (MFAF).

Congregation Beth Torah will welcome Rabbi Taylor Poslosky, previously of Overland Park, Kansas, to the pulpit for services on Friday, Jan. 27.

Emma Sandler has always valued her Judaism, appreciating the close bonds that come from being part of the community.

Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC and The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City sponsored the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service on behalf of the interfaith community of Greater Kansas City.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s upcoming Civic Service Award Celebration brunch will be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 22. The deadline to register for the brunch is today, Jan. 12.