Professor to host op-ed workshop at B’nai Jehudah
Dr. Diana Carlin, a retired professor of communications, will provide guidance on writing an effective and persuasive opinion-editorial essay at a B’nai Jehudah workshop.
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KC Kosher Meals on Wheels serves seniors and people with disabilities; seeks volunteers
Every Sunday, KC Kosher Meals on Wheels delivers homemade kosher meals cooked in the Torah Learning Center kitchen to seniors and people with disabilities in the Greater Kansas City area. The program aims to expand its reach to serve more Jewish community members in need.
Glenwood Arts Theater to host encore screening of “Big Sonia”
“Big Sonia,” the award-winning 2016 film about local Holocaust survivor and tailor Sonia Warshawski, will be rescreened at the Glenwood Arts Theater along with the filmmaker’s new movie, “Uncle Bully’s Surf Skool.”
New Jewish women’s group, JULIET, forms in Kansas City
Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIET) is the Kansas City Jewish community’s newest women’s group. Inspired by Jewish values, the organization is a social and educational group that offers support to the community.
MCHE to discuss Terezin, Nazi “model ghetto,” in Fort Scott
The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) will discuss Terezin, the Nazis’ “model ghetto” during the Holocaust, at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Program about Uyghur genocide cosponsored by community organizations
An American response to the Uyghur genocide is the topic of an upcoming program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) cosponsored by multiple organizations, including ones in the Jewish community.
JVS to celebrate 75th anniversary
This year marks Jewish Vocational Services’ (JVS) 75th anniversary. JVS will celebrate the anniversary at its annual fundraiser, Global Table.
B’nai Jehudah to host mahjong tournament to benefit Israeli children’s hospital
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah has announced that it will host a Kansas City mahjong tournament and that a significant portion of the registration fee will be donated to the Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Israel.
KU Chabad wellness workshops help KU students prioritize mental health
With many Jewish University of Kansas students far from home, KU Chabad can serve as a support system during times of crisis. Recognizing the need for more comprehensive support, KU Chabad Directors Rabbi Zalman and Nechama Tiechtel have spearheaded a campaign to promote mental health awareness and combat the stigma surrounding mental illness.
NCJW suggests memberships for graduation gifts
As graduation season is coming up, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) of Greater Kansas City section suggests giving graduates a membership for a unique and meaningful graduation gift.
