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Members of the Jewish community are invited to a service commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. 

Congregation Beth Shalom welcomed its newest clergy member, Assistant Rabbi Talia Kaplan, this summer. A recent rabbinical school graduate, Rabbi Kaplan joins Senior Rabbi David Glickman and Hazzan Tahl Ben-Yehuda as a spiritual leader at Beth Shalom. 

This October, Jewish Family Services (JFS) is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for the annual High Holiday Food Drive, JFS’ largest collection effort of the year. The drive begins on Oct. 2 (Erev Rosh Hashanah) and will continue through the conclusion of the holidays on Oct. 25.  

Chef Brian Aaron and Tannin Wine Bar and Kitchen will host a one-day-only Jewish deli pop-up ahead of Rosh Hashanah.  

In remembrance of the Oct. 7 terror attacks and its impact on Kansas City’s Jewish community, the Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee will host a limited special art exhibit, “A Year Without - An October 7 Commemoration,” from Oct. 1 through 7. This exhibit will be in the main lobby of the Jewish Community Campus and can be viewed during normal business hours. 

“Screams Before Silence,” a documentary about the sexual violence by Hamas during the Oct. 7 terror attacks on Israel, will be screened by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of The J and Jewish Federation.

Jewish legislators Sen. Ethan Corson and Rep. Dan Osman addressed a gathering at Congregation Beth Shalom to share information on lawmaking in Kansas. Ace Allen moderated the event, which was a Café Ohev program, on Sept. 8.

The Kansas City section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) celebrated its 130th anniversary on Sept. 8, with an event at Meadowbrook Clubhouse in Prairie Village, Kansas. Members were offered light refreshments, elegant table arrangements and violin music. 

Jewish-owned business Olive Tree and community member and baker Michael Crane are collaborating on a special menu for Rosh Hashanah celebrations. They will offer a selection of traditional Jewish dishes available for pickup at Olive Tree.

Kelly Somberg will be recognized by Jewish Family Services (JFS) for her passion about its mission, dedication and commitment to making a difference, making time for others and more at the organization’s Bright Night event. Somberg will receive JFS’ Alfred Benjamin Friend of the Family Award at the event on Thursday, Sept. 26.