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KU Chabad has introduced a new program called Joel’s Helpline, allowing students in need of food, counseling and support to reach out via text.

Among the challenges Chabad emissaries face, like finding kosher food and building up a Jewish community, proper schooling for their children is of paramount importance.

Jewish Family Services and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City’s annual High Holiday Food Drive is scheduled September 1-30. This traditional holiday food drive, held in celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, helps JFS feed approximately 800 families each month with dignity and care. 

 Erev Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Monday, September 6. Holiday meals to go will once again be offered to the community. A full Rosh Hashanah meal will be prepared by Kim Matsil, Kim’s Kreations. Curbside meal pickup will take place at the Jewish Community Campus on Sunday afternoon, September 5. The deadline to place meal orders is Sunday, August 29.

 The Jewish community will gather for the annual citywide Selichot program and service on August 28. There will be opportunities for multi-access participation, both virtual and limited in-person attendance at the Selichot host, Congregation Beth Torah. Masks will be required for those attending in person.

 Mike Richards, the executive producer of “Jeopardy!” who was tapped as the successor to Alex Trebek, will no longer host the game show following a backlash to offensive comments he made about a range of groups, including Jews.

Although a house-hunting trip Rabbi Stephanie Kramer and her husband Adam made in February was the first time she had ever visited Kansas City, she grew up hearing about the vibrance of the Jewish community here. Her mother’s best friend had lived in Kansas City for years, and always talked about the wonderful Jewish community here.

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy started its school year Wednesday with a requirement that all students, faculty and staff wear face masks while indoors other than when eating or drinking to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The restrictions also apply to visitors, who will be allowed into the building by invitation only.

Under the ownership of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle has undergone a website redesign, launched a digital version of the printed newspaper, and revived a dormant Facebook presence. In addition, we are currently underway with a project to bring 100 years of Jewish Chronicle content to readers via a complete, searchable digital archive.

For almost 30 years, the Belzer Garden at the Jewish Community Campus has provided the community a place to honor, remember and appreciate their loved ones. Named after David (Dave) Belzer, the executive director of The J KC - Jewish Community Center from 1984 until his passing in 1992, the Belzer Garden is located outside the new Fitness & Sports entrance at The J along the path to the outdoor pools.