KU Chabad celebrates grand opening of new building
Nearly 20 years after its founding, KU Chabad has opened a new building in Lawrence, Kansas, designed from the ground-up to serve Jewish students at the University of Kansas.
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Israeli-American artist Rae Stern’s exhibition in Manhattan, Kansas, extended
Due to popular demand, the Museum of Art + Light (MoA+L) in Manhattan, Kansas, is extending “Afterimage,” a solo exhibition by Israeli-American artist Rae Stern, through February 2026.
The J launches fundraising campaign to build new pool, renovate theater
The J recently launched its “Growing Our J” campaign, an expansion initiative designed focused on the renovation of The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre and the construction of a new indoor, family friendly, recreational pool.
Mainstream Civic Engagement to honor Rabbi Moti Rieber of Kansas Interfaith Action
On Nov. 16, Mainstream Civic Engagement, the nonpartisan charitable affiliate of Mainstream Coalition, will honor long-time advocacy partner Kansas Interfaith Action (KIFA) and its executive director, Rabbi Moti Rieber, at its annual Stand Up, Speak Out Awards Brunch.
Community pre-Hanukkah Service for Spiritual Renewal set for Nov. 30
The Jewish Chaplaincy program, under the auspices of Jewish Family Services, will offer a pre-Hanukkah Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. in the social hall of Village Shalom.
JFS getting ready for annual Hanukkah Project
Even though the first Hanukkah candle won’t be lit until Sunday, Dec. 14, the Jewish Family Services (JFS) team is already gearing up for its annual Hanukkah Project — a tradition that brings gifts to hundreds of local individuals and families.
The J hosts annual meeting, announces new board members
The J hosted its annual meeting at the Jewish Community Campus on Tuesday, Oct. 28, with a focus on The J’s team before electing a new board slate for the 2025–26 year.
Krigel family hosts JCF to showcase intergenerational giving
Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) staff and fundholders gathered for an evening hosted by the Krigel family at the home of Lara and Ben Pabst.
The J staff attend professional conference of national JCCs
Seven staff members from The J attended the 2025 JCCs of North America Professional Conference (ProCon 2025), the JCC movement’s professional development gathering, held from Oct. 27 to 29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Fallen POW Sgt. Simon Garelich identified and returned to family after 82 years
More than 80 years after his death, Sgt. Simon Garelich (z”l) has been returned to the United States. A casualty of World War II, his remains were identified and reinterred last month on American soil, and after generations, his family finally has closure.
