Breweries’ everything bagel-flavored beer to debut for Hanukkah
On the first night of Hanukkah, River Bluff Brewing and 1st Barrel Brewing will debut their collaborative “Everything Bagel Beer” at River Bluff’s River Market taproom in Kansas City.
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Jewish Federation honors community leaders and programs at Annual Celebration
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City honored several community leaders and programs at its 2025 Annual Celebration, which was held on Nov. 20 at Hallbrook Country Club in Leawood, Kansas.
B’nai Jehudah to host event on separation of church and state
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah will host an event focusing on the separation of church and state in the United States.
‘The Menorah Man’ Noah Unell opens new exhibition
Nine-year-old Noah Unell, known as “The Menorah Man” by his friends and family, has a new exhibit titled “Eight” on display at Blue Valley Library.
PJ Library engaging grandparents with events, programming
PJ Library has launched programming and events geared towards Jewish grandparents in Kansas City.
Jewish organizations host Latter-day Saints to learn about security practices
Jewish Federation, in partnership with Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC), hosted more than 50 leaders and members of the local Latter-day Saints community at the Jewish Community Campus last month for an informational session about security in faith communities.
J staff attend 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.
HBHA announces alumni panel for “A Night of Mensches & Memories” celebration
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) is introducing a new element to its spring celebration this year, “A Night of Mensches & Memories,” taking place Sunday, March 1, 2026: a panel of HBHA alumni reflecting on their lives, careers and the foundations built at HBHA.
LJCC Hanukkah party to feature live klezmer
The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will host its annual Hanukkah party featuring the lighting of the community menorahs, fresh latkes prepared by the “Fry Daddies,” arts and crafts and games for families.
HBHA staff present about emotional intelligence at international conference
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) staff members Dr. Kristin Huston and Dr. Jessica Kyanka-Maggart recently joined more than 250 educators from around the world at the RULER Implementation Conference, an international gathering dedicated to advancing emotional intelligence in schools.
