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Israeli innovations, sustainable technologies part of Sept. 10 Jewish Culture Fest

As the song goes, “Everything’s Up to Date in Kansas City,” and that includes this year’s Jewish Culture Fest (previously known as the Jewish Arts Festival), set for Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Jewish Community Center.

Jewish Federation celebrates a year of change at Annual Gathering

Leah Nash (second from left) was initially presented her award as Educator of the Year at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s graduation last May. Nash will officially receive her award at this year’s Jewish Federation Annual Gathering on Sept. 7 at Teva Pharmaceuticals. Shown with Nash are Rabbi Avi Weinstein, HBHA head of Jewish Studies, HBHA Head of School Howard Haas, and Alan Edelman, recently retired Jewish Federation associate executive director. Visit www.jfedkc.org to RSVP for the Annual Gathering.

Greenberg segues record-holding college basketball career to Jewish Olympics

Grant Greenberg sports the American flag and the gold medal in men’s basketball won by Team USA against France at the Maccabiah Games in Israel in July 2017.

Listening Post

More than 65 players and volunteers attended Greater Kansas City Hadassah’s Fall Mah Jongg Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 20. The day included mah jongg play, food and fun. Shown with tournament director Sherry Abramowitz (far right) are the day’s winners Suzy Goldstein and Aimee Patton (from left), tied for third place; Lee Daniels, second place; and Davida Pessen, first place.

The J receives grant for field renovation: Expansion allows for new partnership with Kansas City Christian School and softball for girls

A rendering of the renovated baseball field at The J, which is expected to be complete by summer 2018.

PrayerWorks provides path for healing

The group of people who comprise PrayerWorks meets regularly at Congregation Beth Shalom and is celebrating the group’s 20th anniversary later this month. Shown here are Carol Goldstein (front row, from left), Joyce Bratman, Esther Rudnick, Judy Bell and Alice Lewinsohn, accompanist. Second row: Marcia Schorr, Shirley Penner, Judy Weinstein, Elaine Singer, Joan March, Anne Bratt, Nata Scharf, Shabbat chair; Rickie Haith, facilitator; and Beth Shalom Rabbi David Glickman. Back row: Joel Markus, Glenna Markus, Martha Wood and Mary Adriano.

Jewish Culture Fest celebrates its 10th event, features 45 artists

Handmade felt flowers in multiple colors embellish headbands made by Amy Ravis Furey. Headbands fit all sizes and vary in complexity.

Listening Post

Screenshot of Sonia Warshawski being interviewed on Fox 4 KC.

FLOOD IMPACTS YACHAD JEWISH COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY — A few weeks ago we reported in this column that the Chabad House — its preschool in particular — was greatly affected by the flood caused by Indian Creek overflowing. The Yachad Food Pantry has been facing challenges since the flood as well.

New KU Hillel director plans to keep program growing and evolving

In late July, Leadership Tomorrow awarded KU Hillel a $1,200 grant for its Challah for Hunger project. Money from the grant will go to purchase equipment to make challah and education regarding food insecurity. Shown accepting the grant from KU Hillel are student Haley Seldin, Leah Swartz and Suzy Sostrin.

Eucalyptus West: A partnership 15 years in the making

Chef Moshe Basson in front of his restaurant, Eucalyptus, in Jerusalem, Israel. The internationally renowned chef will host a pop-up restaurant during Jewish Culture Fest on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Jewish Community Center.

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