12 questions with Ethan Helfand, the new director of Jewish Experiences
Kansas City native Ethan Helfand was announced as the new director of Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, and joined the team in October.
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Jewish Family Services volunteers named as 70 over 70 honorees
Four JFS volunteers have been recognized for their dedicated efforts through the 70 Over 70 Awards put on by KC Shepherd’s Center. John Ball, Cathy Boyer-Shesol, Katherine Keller and Barbara Palan were recognized through virtual awards celebration.
Help stock the JFS food pantry during November community food drive
Help stock the Jewish Family Services pantry from 10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W 115th St., Overland Park. Drop off will be in the front circle drive where JFS volunteers and staff will take items directly from cars.
JFS to benefit from Kappa Homes Tour
Jewish Family Services Kesher KC is one of three charity recipients of proceeds from this year’s Kappa Kappa Game Holiday Homes Tour and Boutique scheduled for Dec. 7-9.
KU Chabad hosts first mental health retreat
KU Chabad is addressing the increased mental health struggles of college students by launching the “ReJOYvination 360” program, an initiative aiming to create a full spectrum of emotional support for Jewish students at KU.
K.I. to host virtual Chanukah party
Kehilath Israel Synagogue invites family and friends to join the Second Annual Worldwide Friends and Family Virtual Chanukah Party. The party will take place on Sunday, November 28, at 11 a.m. CST.
JWV announces scholarship winners
Jewish War Veterans Post 605, representing the Greater Kansas City area is happy to announce the winners for the Gertrude Pasmanik Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Rod Minkin: More than 60 years of service
Few people can say they’ve served their community for more than 60 years. Rod Minkin, a native Kansas Citian, is one of them. Minkin has been active in the Kansas City Jewish community since the early 1960s and has left an indelible mark on it.
KU Hillel moving to larger, custom-finished space
KU Hillel will soon move just a few doors down from its current location to a new, custom-finished location with more than 3,000 square feet of student-facing programming space.
Agencies, congregations partner to spotlight antisemitism
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is partnering with JCRB|AJC and a handful of other local Jewish organizations to “shine a light on antisemitism” during Hanukkah week and beyond.
