Community News

Over the first two weeks of the school year, KU Hillel welcomed more than 150 college students through their doors with a variety of exciting events and activities.

After more than a year of pandemic life, many of us are ready to explore the world in new ways and add meaning to our lives. Fortunately, MeltonKC, now part of Jewish Experiences, a Collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, provides a wide array of educational opportunities for any adult in Kansas City who seeks continued growth and learning.

On September 14, JVS will hold a program about the resettlement environment for 2022 and will celebrate the launch of the JVS Circle of Welcome program.

Following a live show with a limited in-person audience at Yardley Hall in Overland Park, Darcie Hingula was announced as the winner of the 2021 KC SuperStar competition.

Simchat Torah is the celebration of the entire Torah, the holiday on which we honor the Torah itself, from the creation of the world to the moment the Israelites are on the cusp of entering the Promised Land, and every narrative moment and law in between. 

Nearly 200 people participated in the recent virtual community Day of Jewish Discovery. Twenty-four classes covering a wide range of topics were offered throughout the day and presented by 28 different presenters. Participants had the opportunity to learn and study with some of the community’s finest Jewish educators, rabbis, professors, and cantors who shared their time and expertise with attendees.

With the COVID-19 pandemic heating up again, Jewish Family Services continues to provide approximately 800 families with food, household and personal care items - even pet food.

Dr. Jane Sosland, Priya board president, is a strong advocate and dedicated volunteer for the Jewish Family Services’ program. Priya, a program of JFS, offers Jewish individuals and couples, including LGBTQ+ and interfaith families, emotional support, resource connection, spiritual guidance and financial assistance with genetic testing, fertility treatments and adoption.

Following Havdalah and a virtual keynote presentation by Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, “Looking for God in all the Right Places” a beautiful and moving Selichot service took place Saturday evening at host congregation Beth Torah with multi-access participation.

JVS TAKING DONATIONS FOR REFUGEES

Jewish Vocational Service is now accepting donations of furniture, clothing and household items to support newly-arriving refugees. All items will be going directly into the homes of refugee families and need to be clean, functional and in good condition.