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The community is invited to join Congregation Ohev Sholom to rejoice with the Torah on Thursday, September 29, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. at Ohev Sholom, 5311 West 75^th St., Prairie Village, KS.

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube fail to act upon the majority of reported antisemitic posts, according to a study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. 

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy plans to start construction soon to improve security features at its main entrance and finish the work by the end of September.

As the managing artistic director/director of arts + culture at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, Keith Wiedenkeller brings his unique blend of arts, business, and nonprofit leadership to the role.

We live in a hectic, fast-paced world now made more challenging by the ongoing pandemic. More people are experiencing stress and anxiety and are reaching out for tools to help them cope with our complex reality.

After more than a year of pandemic life, many of us are ready to explore the world in new ways and add meaning to our lives. Fortunately, MeltonKC, now part of Jewish Experiences, a Collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, provides a wide array of educational opportunities for any adult in Kansas City who seeks continued growth and learning.

KU Chabad, kicking off its 31st semester, had the opportunity to impact the stories of many different students. As the semester began, the Chabad staff welcomed and hosted numerous new and familiar faces.

The 2021-2022 session of the great Jewish literature reading club and discussion group kicks off after the High Holidays, with the first Zoom-based discussion taking place on Sunday, Sept. 19. Discussions will continue on the third Sunday of each month (through June), from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Over the first two weeks of the school year, KU Hillel welcomed more than 150 college students through their doors with a variety of exciting events and activities.

After more than a year of pandemic life, many of us are ready to explore the world in new ways and add meaning to our lives. Fortunately, MeltonKC, now part of Jewish Experiences, a Collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, provides a wide array of educational opportunities for any adult in Kansas City who seeks continued growth and learning.