Jewish Federations of North America surpass $50 million mark for Ukrainian aid
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) announced last week that it has surpassed its fundraising goal of $50 million for aid to Ukraine.
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Students, Greeks celebrate Passover at KU with Chabad
During Passover, being far from home and not having much kosher-for-Passover food available is a reality for many college students. For the past 16 years, KU Chabad has been changing that for Jewish students at the University of Kansas by hosting large Passover Seders, providing a kosher-for-Passover meal plan, and distributing hundreds of boxes of matzah and supplies.
Applications open for Kansas City Leaders for Tomorrow 2022-2023 cohort
Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC is currently accepting applications from high school sophomores, juniors or seniors for the 2022-2023 Kansas City Leaders For Tomorrow cohort that begins in Fall 2022.
Art exhibit supporting Center for Practical Bioethics celebrates wishes of older adults
The Center for Practical Bioethics, a Kansas City-based nonprofit recognized for its work in practical bioethics throughout the United States, is introducing a new fundraiser in partnership with the debut of a local art exhibition.
Jewish Experiences hosting soccer clinic with Sporting KC player Gadi Kinda
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is hosting a soccer clinic followed by a meet and greet and signing with Sporting Kansas City's Gadi Kinda.
KU Hillel hosts Passover Seder for students
The tables were set, KU Hillel was cleared of chametz, and extra chairs were brought out from storage. Passover had arrived at Hillel.
Hadassah Nurses Council to host walk for Ukraine
Hadassah Greater Kansas City will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Hadassah Nurses Council Walk for Health with a return to an in-person walk on Sunday, May 8 (Mother’s Day) from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Gezer Park, 13251 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66209.
JFS honors volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month
Every April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. The designation was created in 1991 to call attention to the impact people have when they give of their time and talent.
MCHE invites community to annual Yom HaShoah service
This year's community Yom HaShoah service will be held on May 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the White Theatre at The J.
For Vesta Capital partners, philanthropy comes with success
Although Marc Kulick and Joe Loeffler, partners in privately-held real estate investment firm Vesta Capital, grew up knowing each other through Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, it was years into their careers before the idea of forming a professional partnership came about.
