Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is partnering with local community organizations to coordinate a number of events commemorating Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) in April for the Kansas City Jewish community.
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) has hired Kara Kahn Bush as director of its new Bushman Legacy Initiative, a renewed community-wide effort to strengthen and sustain the Jewish community through a focus on planned giving.
The 86th annual Matzo Ball Dance will return on Saturday, April 18, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of BBYO’s Nordaunian AZA #22.
Congregation Beth Shalom will be hosting a cantorial concert, Shir Joy 5786, on Tuesday, May 5.
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J will present “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That … Sving,” celebrating the legacy of Jewish big band leaders and musicians in the golden era of swing and big band jazz.
Hadassah Greater Kansas City will host an educational program with Dr. Michael Sokol to teach about the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
On Sunday, April 19, the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will bring a little bit of Yiddish culture to northeast Kansas.
Dr. Richard Hellman, board certified endocrinologist and internal medicine physician, will speak to the Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) about osteoporosis in seniors.
Community Blood Center (CBC), the primary provider of blood to 70+ hospitals across Kansas and Missouri, will host a blood drive on Sunday, April 26, at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.
Café Ohev, begun over 20 years ago as a Sunday morning breakfast and speaker program at the former Congregation Ohev Sholom, is continuing at Congregation Beth Shalom under the new name of Café Shalom.
