Community News

Medical student Elana Goldenberg attributes many of her personal and academic achievements to what she learned as a student of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA).

Spencer Schere will be installed as the new chair of Friends of Sheffield Cemetery (supported through Jewish Community Foundation), as will the organization’s executive committee and committee at large, on March 26.

The city council of Kansas City, Missouri, approved an $18,500 grant to plant upwards of 36 trees along the city-owned right-of-way adjacent to Sheffield Cemetery.

Jenna Brofsky, local attorney and community volunteer, has filed for re-election to the Fairway City Council, representing Ward 4.

After the success of last year’s community-wide Purim event, the Kansas City Jewish community is invited to celebrate Purim together again.

The annual pre-Passover community-wide Service of Spiritual Renewal will take place in person at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, at Village Shalom, 5500 W. 123rd Street in Overland Park.

On Feb. 14, the Jewish Community Foundation brought together community leaders for the latest installment of its “Parking Lot Lunch” series.

Nearly 40 faculty from area congregation religious schools participated in a recent day of professional Jewish learning and networking.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is looking to engage younger adults who want to get involved in JFS’ mission of providing essential human services to the Kansas City community. 

The Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City will be hosting a community-wide Purim celebration on March 7 at Village Shalom.