Team Kansas City forming for 2024 JCC Maccabi Games
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is starting to form Team Kansas City to participate in the 2024 JCC Maccabi Games in Houston, Texas.
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KU Hillel’s Rock Chalk Shabbat welcomes extended Jewish community to Lawrence
KU Hillel hosted its biggest community Shabbat and fundraiser of the year, Rock Chalk Shabbat, on Nov. 3.
Amid rising antisemitism, KU Chabad intensifies mezuzah campaign
KU Chabad has intensified its annual mezuzah campaign, doubling its efforts as students deal with the rising antisemitism occurring since the Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas in Israel.
JFS Emerging Leaders heavily involved in Hanukkah Project
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is preparing for its annual Hanukkah Project which will provide more than 300 individuals and families with gifts or gift cards this year. JFS’ Emerging Leaders group is at the center of pulling off the large undertaking.
BSA Troop 61 develops character, fosters unity among scouts
On a crisp, sunny morning, high school senior Gabe Goldstein carried an armful of donuts, bagels, napkins and water up the path to Mitzvah Garden KC at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.
SuEllen Fried to be honored for commitment to local unity and civility
SuEllen Fried, Jewish community member, author, founder of BullySafeUSA and longtime advocate for children and incarcerated people, will receive the American Public Square at Jewell’s Founder’s Civility Award.
JFS announces new board officers and members
Jewish Family Services (JFS) recently welcomed new board president Jeff Stolper and eight dedicated volunteers to the board of directors.
Leawood donates $25,000 to Gezer Region in Israel
The City of Leawood, Kansas, donated $25,000 to the Gezer Region, its sister community in Israel.
Local high school student shares love of music with children in foster care
Blue Valley North High School 12th grade student Gabriel Decker works to provide musical opportunities for those in need by donating instruments.
NCJW asks Kansas Citians to contribute to ‘Light Up A Life’
The National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Kansas City Section, is asking its members and the community at large to donate to its “Light Up A Life” campaign for the less fortunate in Kansas City.
