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Jewish Federation is currently accepting nominations for its annual Jewish Educator of the Year Award. 

Sasone, Jewish Federation of Kansas City's program to advance disability inclusion, is celebrating its 30th birthday with a community-wide Birthday Bash on Sunday, Oct. 11. 

The J will host renowned cookbook author Adeena Sussman for a special evening celebrating her new cookbook, “Zariz,” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12. The event is organized by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J. The event will bring the flavors and stories of “Zariz” to life through a live cooking demonstration and book talk.

Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, has announced the lineup for its 2026–27 Acclaimed Author Series. The series is supported by the Sam Schultz Jewish Book Fair Fund.

The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J will reopen its newly renovated space with “A Chorus Line,” running Nov. 7-22. The musical was the first production staged at The White Theatre in fall 2005. Its return opens the theatre’s 2026-27 Theatre Series and welcomes audiences back to the renovated venue.

With Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period approaching, Jewish Family Services (JFS) is offering free, confidential, one-on-one counseling to help older adults and Medicare beneficiaries review their coverage and understand their options.

Parents are invited to join PJ Library for an event featuring parenting author and journalist Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D., on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Johnson County Community College (JCCC).

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) will commemorate its 60th anniversary with a Diamond Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, October 20, at the Kansas City Marriott Muehlebach. The community is invited to join this evening of celebration, connection, and Jewish music as HBHA marks six decades of strengthening the future of Jewish life in Greater Kansas City.

As we welcome a new Jewish year, The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle is also preparing to begin a new chapter.

Gitla Doppelt, a Holocaust survivor who fought with the Partisans against the Nazis, celebrated her 99th birthday last month. She stands as a testament to resilience and longevity, a woman who has always soldiered on.