High school student creates ‘Rubber Duck Raffle’ for JFS Food Pantry
High school student Hunter Brown decided to get creative and use rubber ducks to play a role in fighting hunger in the local community.
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Parents, grandparents learn about raising charitable children with JCF
The Jewish Community Foundation, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City and Jewish Experiences, hosted Raising Charitable Children, a special event for parents and grandparents of children up to age 18.
JULIETs to learn about neon museum from photographer Nick Vedros
Nick Vedros, a nationally-recognized Kansas City-based photographer, will present to Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) about the LUMI Neon Museum, of which he is a founder.
Kansas City native Todd Cohn uses Holocaust exhibit to inspire students to confront hate
A replica of a train car used to transport Jews to Nazi death camps is now serving as a traveling exhibit that uses Holocaust history to confront antisemitism and hate.
More than 20 community leaders to offer courses at Day of Discovery
Day of Discovery, to be held on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Jewish Community Campus, is offering 19 different courses over two sessions. Each course will be led by one or more community leaders.
Head of world’s oldest Jewish library and newest Holocaust museum to speak at K.I., The J
Emile Schrijver is head of the world’s oldest Jewish library, established in 1616 in the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, Netherlands, by a community of Spanish and Portuguese exiles looking to strengthen their ties to Judaism.
Philanthropist and entrepreneur Lily Kanter to speak at Women of Strength event
Kansas City native, philanthropist and home-design expert Lily Kanter will be the featured speaker at Jewish Federation’s Women of Strength event.
JCF announces Community Legacy Fund core grants
In its core granting cycle, the Jewish Community Foundation’s Community Legacy Fund awarded $341,138 to 22 unique Jewish community organizations.
K.I. to host 2025 Grand Givers Event featuring Elton John tribute act
Kehilath Israel Synagogue (K.I.) will host its annual Grand Givers Event on Oct. 26, inviting members of the community for an evening of food, music and support for the synagogue’s mission.
Jewish Federation hires full-time young adult engagement associate
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City recently hired Julia Osburn as its Young Adults Division (YAD) engagement associate.