New HBHA school rabbi crafting unique curricula, classes
Rabbi Aaron Philmus, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s new school rabbi, strongly believes in the value of the natural world in Jewish education.
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Community families initiate the greening of Sheffield Cemetery
Sheffield Cemetery has received a green vanguard of newly planted rosebud trees along a 1,000-foot city right-of-way adjacent to one of the city’s oldest Jewish burial grounds, and it could well be the harbinger of a much broader environmental push.
PrayerWorks celebrates 25th anniversary, offers prayer service to Kotel
Beth Shalom Sisterhood PrayerWorks recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a gathering at the home of PrayerWorks Facilitator Rickie Haith.
New meal plan from KU Chabad helps students keep kosher
KU Chabad is now offering Jewish students at the University of Kansas a kosher meal plan.
JFS requesting Thanksgiving meal kits for food drive
Jewish Family Services is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for its monthly drive-up communitywide food drive on Sunday, Nov. 20. JFS is asking donors to put together a Thanksgiving Meal Kit.
Acclaimed Author Series brings Dr. Adam Stern to Jewish Community Center
On Thursday evening, Nov. 17, the community is invited to attend the third event of The J’s Acclaimed Author Series presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J.
KU Hillel celebrates Sukkot and Simchat Torah with students
Sukkot and Simchat Torah celebrations and programming followed the High Holidays for KU Hillel students in 5783.
Acclaimed Author Series brings notable writers to Jewish Community Center
The community is invited to experience a number of talented authors as they share their work and what’s behind it as part of The Jewish Community Center’s (The J) Acclaimed Author Series presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J.
National Hadassah Educators Council co-chair to speak at local Hadassah gala
Karen Bloom, co-chair of the newly-forming National Hadassah Educators Council, will be speaking at the Hadassah Greater Kansas City 5th Annual Touch of Red Gala honoring Hadassah-affiliated educators on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the JCC Social Hall.
Beth Torah Beit Midrash to cover Judaism during the Civil War
Congregation Beth Torah announces a Beit Midrash (house of learning) on Friday, Nov. 11 with Todd Stettner, a local Civil War buff.