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Jewish Family Services (JFS) is hosting a series of free community health fairs in October at its Brookside office and food pantry, 425 E. 63^rd Street in Kansas City, Missouri.

For the first time in its new location, KU Hillel built a sukkah for the holiday of Sukkot. The sukkah was built and decorated by KU Hillel students and staff.

After spending four decades in dentistry, including serving four years in the Army Dental Corps, Dr. John Waldron decided to give back to the community in another way – as a volunteer started volunteering for Jewish Family Services in 2017. 

Facing infertility and family building challenges are hard, but you don’t have to suffer alone. Join Priya for the Bloom Support Group to find community, connections and support. 

In its core granting cycle, the Jewish Community Foundation’s Community Legacy Fund has awarded $254,313 to 17 local Jewish community organizations. These grants are intended to help enhance and maintain the quality of Jewish life in the Greater Kansas City area. 

Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT), a professional repertory theater company performing at City Stage in Union Station, announces the world premiere of “Four Children,” opening Thursday, October 7 for three weeks.

Jewish education is a cornerstone of KU Hillel’s continued commitment to developing the next generation of Jewish leaders. This week started their educational series with two tracks for students: one discussion-based, and one an experiential track. Halfway through the semester, two new tracks will be available for additional learning. 

Participants at Beth Torah's last Golf Classic in 2019.

 On October 4th, Congregation Beth Torah will hold its 17th Annual CBT Golf Classic. Beth Torah members and friends look forward to meeting on the green at Falcon Lakes Golf Club in Basehor, Kansas. 

Learn how to bring mindfulness into your home when Jewish Family Services presents “Get Calm and Connected: Mindful Parenting” at 7 p.m., Tuesday October 12, on Zoom. 

In its core granting cycle, the Jewish Community Foundation’s Community Legacy Fund has awarded $254,313 to 17 local Jewish community organizations. These grants are intended to help enhance and maintain the quality of Jewish life in the Greater Kansas City area.