Having a seat at the ‘kosher table’ Nina Baran was frustrated watching her younger brother, Isaac, participating in Boy Scout Troop 61 at Congregation Beth Shalom. Nina had been a Girl Scout when she was younger, but it wasn’t for her. As she watched Isaac learn how to build fires and go on camping trips, she knew that was the kind of Scouting she wanted to do, but at that time the Scouts was not open to girls... Read more ...
JCRB|AJC counsels The Pembroke Hill School after swastika incident Leaders of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee said the agency drew on its strong ties with the local education community in the wake of an anti-Semitic incident at The Pembroke Hill School in Kansas City. Read more ...
Jewish Family Services pushing to vaccinate older clients, staff and volunteers against COVID-19 Jewish Family Services serves approximately 1,100 clients who are 65 and older, about half of whom have mobility challenges. Many of these clients might be in nursing homes without the wraparound services JFS provides, including deliveries from its food pantry, JET Express rides, and handyman services through Help@Home. Read more ...
Avodah brings social justice to community during pandemic Jewish agencies and organizations in our community had to quickly adapt to the pandemic, especially when it came to in-person programming. The situation was no different for Avodah Kansas City, which brings together young Jewish professionals who are passionate about the intersection of social justice and their faith. Read more ...
Speaker to address how Jews of color are treated by Jewish communities around the country Have you ever wondered how Jews of color are treated by the Jewish community? Can you imagine there being “racism” among the Jewish community? How are Jews of color in your own congregation treated? Can we all be more inclusive and accepting? Read more ...
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah Welcomes New Senior Rabbi The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah has announced Rabbi Stephanie Kramer as its new Senior Rabbi. She will become the 15th person to hold this position in the congregation’s 150-year history. Read more ...
Village Shalom begins COVID vaccinations for residents and staff It took a lot of wrangling, but on Friday, Village Shalom pulled off its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic for staff and residents. Read more ...
COVID notwithstanding, plenty of action on tap for local Jewish community in 2021 COVID-19 continues to inject uncertainty into plans for this year, but that is not stopping local Jewish organizations and agencies from preparing to celebrate upcoming milestones and anniversaries, and getting ready to move ahead with new programs and initiatives. Read more ...
Federation recognizes local Jewish educators for COVID adaptations The onset of the pandemic required everyone to quickly shift gears in how they operated, with educators among those having to adapt the quickest, going from regular schooling to the almost entirely unknown world of virtual education practically overnight. Read more ...
Despite uncertainty, Jewish organizations and agencies have big plans for 2021 Although the continuing pandemic brings plenty of unknowns for our Jewish agencies and organizations in the coming year, there are plenty of things that are known. Upcoming milestones and anniversaries to celebrate, new programs and initiatives to launch. Read more ...