JFS announces Angela DeWilde as new CEO
Jewish Family Services (JFS) has announced the appointment of Angela DeWilde as its new chief executive officer after a national search.
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Broadcaster Jake Eisenberg utilizes love of baseball and language in Royals commentary
A Jewish baseball whiz kid is the newest radio voice of the Kansas City Royals, impressing big-league fans with his gift for on-air storytelling and sweeping knowledge of the game.
Royals Host Joel Goldberg proud of Jewish identity
For the past 17 years, Joel Goldberg has brought the stories of Kansas City’s beloved Major League Baseball franchise into the homes of millions on both sides of the Missouri River.
JVS holding emergency campaign
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) announced its Emergency Support Campaign to help fund the settlement of more than 100 immigrant families.
Communitywide Pre-Passover Service of Spiritual Renewal to be held on March 30
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is offering a Pre-Passover Communitywide Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m. at the social hall of Village Shalom (5500 W. 123rd St., Overland Park, KS 66209).
KC Kosher Meals on Wheels holding Passover campaign
KC Kosher Meals on Wheels is raising money for its 2025 Passover campaign to ensure it can deliver homemade kosher-for-Passover meal boxes to community members in need.
Antisemitism bill clears key hurdle in Jefferson City
A proposed Missouri law guarding against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools has moved to the next step in the legislative process.
City Council fires Kansas City Manager Brian Platt
Brian Platt has been fired from his position as Kansas City, Missouri, City Manager.
HBHA celebrates educators, raises $370,000 with ‘A Night of Stars’
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) hosted a sold-out celebration, “A Night of Stars: Celebrating Our Educators,” raising $370,000 from more than 300 attendees to support the school and its mission to provide an exceptional Jewish and general studies education to students in the Kansas City community.
KU Chabad, Chabad YoungKC host ‘Mega Purim Party’ in Kansas City
KU Chabad, in partnership with Chabad YoungKC, a project of Chabad on the Plaza, hosted a “Mega Purim Party” for young Jewish professionals in Kansas City.