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Over 140 people, including many children of Holocaust survivors, attended the special screening of “A Promise to Our Fathers” at Kehilath Israel Synagogue on Thursday, October 21.

Joy Koesten is running for the Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees because she’s passionate about the community and making sure there’s a robust educational system afforded to the people who live in Johnson County, she says.

For Cheryl Samet, volunteering is in her family’s DNA. For nearly a decade, Samet has volunteered for Jewish Family Services. She credits her passion for volunteerism to her family.

The White Theatre at The J has joined the majority of theatre venues in the region in announcing a COVID vaccination policy for all upcoming public performances.

It was a wonderful night of music, food, drink, and friendship at Kehilath Israel Synagogue’s 45^th annual fundraiser Grand Givers at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center on October 3.

KU Hillel is celebrating its students and supportive community near and far during Rock Chalk Shabayit again this year. It will also be Senior Jewish Educator Rabbi Neal Schuster’s 13th year at KU Hillel.

Hadassah Greater Kansas City will promote organ donation across the United States at its fourth annual Touch of Red Gala: Celebrate Life! on Saturday, November 20, 7:30 to 9 p.m., via Zoom.

Congregation Beth Torah recently welcomed the Community Blood Center to West 127th Street. More than 30 individuals donated blood throughout the afternoon, and ate some delicious homemade treats.

The J hosted its annual meeting at The White Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 19, celebrating the opening of its expanded footprint while acknowledging the challenges it’s overcome in the past year due to COVID-19.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is hosting a series of community health fairs this month at its Brookside East office and food pantry.