Congregation has raised more than $12 million to pay for construction and ongoing operating costs
Congregation Beth Shalom has exceeded its initial $12 million fundraising goal to pay for a planned sanctuary, despite a pause on the fundraiser caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC has announced that the Rev. Thomas B. Curran, S.J., will receive the Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at its annual Human Relations Event on November 18. Curran is the first clergy member to receive this honor.
ROCKHOLD NAMED TO STATE COMMISSION
Jessica Rockhold, executive director of the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, has been appointed to the Kansas Holocaust Commission by Governor Laura Kelly and serves as a co-chair of the commission.
In January 2020, KU Hillel had a full Birthright Israel trip of college students, all excited about having spent 10 days in Israel. They had no idea how fortunate the timing of their trip would turn out to be.
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City recently added two new employees to its team. Erin Heffernan Markowicz is the new director of strategic marketing and Sierra J. Debrow is the community planning associate.
Just 20 miles separate Congregation Beth Torah and Calvary Temple Baptist Church, although it feels like the two congregations got closer and closer during the pandemic.
You never know where you’ll find kindness.
Similar talks ended with no resolution in 2009
Congregation Beth Shalom and Congregation Ohev Sholom are in preliminary discussions that could lead to a merger of the two Conservative synagogues, according to a joint statement issued July 16 to congregants and The Chronicle.
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.
