Former Overland Park deputy chief of police serving as new Jewish community security director
Former Overland Park Deputy Chief of Police Simon Happer is now the Kansas City Jewish community’s security chief.
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Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration to be on April 12 at White Theatre
The Yom HaShoah Commemoration will take place at 1:30 p.m. on April 12 at The White Theatre at The J (5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211).
State of Kansas to commemorate Holocaust; Gov. Kelly to present proclamation for her final time
The State of Kansas will memorialize the victims of the Holocaust at its annual official state observance, the Kansas Holocaust Commemoration, on April 20 at 1 p.m. at the Topeka Civic Theatre (3028 S.W. 8th Ave., Topeka, KS).
The Jacobsons named honorary family for JFS’ 125th Anniversary Celebration
For Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) 125th Anniversary Celebration, Ro and Howard Jacobson and their family were chosen to serve as its honorary family.
KU Chabad’s JewishU expands Jewish learning opportunities for students
JewishU is KU Chabad’s flagship educational initiative, providing a range of discussion-based courses that explore Jewish thought, ethics, relationships, mental health and practical living.
K.I. to host screening of ‘Nuremberg’ film for Yom HaShoah
Kehilath Israel Synagogue (K.I.) will host a screening of the 2025 film “Nuremberg” for Yom HaShoah.
SevenDays, Community Blood Center encouraging blood donations
Community Blood Center (CBC) is again partnering with SevenDays to encourage the community to give blood or platelets between April 20 and 28 as part of the annual SevenDays week of kindness.
Fiber artist Janet Kuemmerlein featured at Epsten Gallery
The Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom presents the work of acclaimed fiber artist Janet Kuemmerlein in an exhibition on view through June 1.
Community members and leaders gather for Jewish Advocacy Day at Kansas capitol
Community members, Jewish leaders and elected officials gathered at the Kansas State Capitol on March 3 for Kansas Jewish Advocacy Day, a day focused on civic engagement, education and strengthening relationships between the Jewish community and state leaders.
Former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz to visit Kansas City, discuss Jewish identity
Author and former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz will visit Kansas City to speak about Jewish identity and her experience in politics.