By Barbara Bayer
Guest Columnist
I’ve been known to spend a lot of time on Facebook, and I’ve learned valuable pieces of information … announcements of new babies and grandbabies, the news of heartbreaking illnesses as well as humorous ditties to keep up our spirits.
Members of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, have embraced Jewish Family Services. Its members have helped with holiday projects as well as with JFS’ Food Pantry, which monthly serves more than 800 families.
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Magazine has named Leland Shurin to The Power List, the 30 most powerful attorneys in commercial and consumer law in Missouri.
Hadassah Greater Kansas City recently honored its affiliated attorneys and judges at its third annual Touch of Red Gala, in memory of Hadassah life member Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Attorneys who attended the Gala had the opportunity to be introduced and to share their individual areas of legal practice.
Starting this month, KU Hillel is partnering with JCRB|AJC in Kansas City and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) to create a one-of-a-kind fellowship.
Applications are now open for Leadership Tomorrow, Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s paid summer internship program.
The following bowlers in Sunday Morning Kansas City B’nai B’rith Bowling League achieved high scores at Ward Parkway Lanes on Nov. 29.
General and dance auditions on Dec. 12 in person and virtually
The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre of The Jewish Community Center (The J) is excited to announce it will debut the Broadway smash hit musical “Something Rotten” virtually to a national audience Feb. 13 through March 5 for the opening of its 2020-2021 season.
Jewish Family Services Food Pantry continues to serve more people facing food insecurity. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of people receiving food support through JFS’ two pantry locations has more than doubled to about 900 people monthly and growing.
Skip the shopping, frying and other meal preparation and enjoy a delicious catered curbside Shabbat/Hanukkah dinner on Friday, Dec. 18. Dinner, including potato latkes, will be prepared by Cathy Levin, Kosher Connection.
