Anne Frank exhibit coming to Fort Scott
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes will host the international traveling exhibit “Anne Frank: A History for Today” in Fort Scott, Kansas, this June.
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KC native Paulina Siegel’s Courageous Paths Counseling dedicated to mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a month dedicated to elevate conversations around mental wellbeing, reduce stigma and promote healing. It’s a call to action — and Paulina Siegel as someone answering that call with purpose and passion.
Government rescinds funding for Wishna play at Spinning Tree Theatre
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) rescinded a reimbursement grant to fund “First Generation,” a play commissioned by Spinning Tree Theatre, written by community member Victor Wishna and produced in partnership with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS).
Devinki pledges $1 million to K.I. for building preservation
Sam Devinki and Mary Stahl, long-time supporters of Kehilath Israel Synagogue, have pledged $1 million to establish the Kehilath Israel Devinki Building Preservation Fund.
HBHA bids farewell to three pillars of its community
This month, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) marked the retirement of three people who each supported students for dozens of years — second-grade teacher Marsha Cowan, school nurse Elisa Pener and volunteer speech therapist Maxine Benson.
Third annual BBYO Marty Awards breaks records
More than 160 guests attended Two’s AZA’s third annual Marty Awards on May 10 at The J, shattering the event’s previous attendance record.
MCHE to host Holocaust Survivor Book Fair
The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) will be hosting a book fair celebrating the legacy of testimony provided by local Holocaust survivors.
KC SuperStar semifinals set for June 5 at The White Theatre
KC SuperStar semifinalists are almost ready for the next round of competition.
New Epsten Gallery exhibit celebrates legacy of Jewish women’s art
A new exhibit at The Epsten Gallery explores the evolving roles and contributions of Jewish women to ritual and communal life, as seen through the lens of artistic expression.
Leaders of Jewish Bulgarian community visit Kansas City
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City has a long-lasting partnership with the Jewish communities in Romania and Bulgaria through its relationship with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC).
