Do you know someone considering conversion to Judaism? The Rabbinical Association offers a year-long Judaism for Conversion Candidates course for those seeking a comfortable forum to learn more about the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice. Interested candidates are asked to contact the Rabbinical Association to learn how they can register to participate in this year’s community-wide course, which begins August 19.

Day of Discovery is a unique opportunity for the entire Jewish community to discover and explore the richness, diversity and joy of Jewish learning in Kansas City. This year’s program will take place virtually on August 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., using Zoom and a new and improved online platform. A limited number of adult and family-oriented sessions will be offered in person.

Midwest Center for Holocaust Education building additional community education around exhibit

Born in Budapest, Hungary, Judy Jacobs spent about six months in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp as a 7-year-old. Three of her grandparents and some aunts, uncles and cousins died in the gas chambers of Auschwitz.

This past year, Strangers No More programs were held virtually and included such topics as symbols of Judaism and Christianity and intermarriage, and a series studying “The Sermon on the Mount: A Beginners Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven,” by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine.

Ten high school students from across the metro region have been selected as finalists for KC SuperStar 2021. The top 10 were announced in a virtual live-streamed program featuring mini-performances by all 22 semifinalists.