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Priya Fund provides access to discounted genetic testing for family planning

As 2021 begins and we re-enter the world with a new perspective, many young couples may be thinking about family planning — starting or expanding their families. But sometimes it’s hard to think about where to begin. Priya, a program of Jewish Family Services, offers Jewish individuals and families emotional support, resource connection, spiritual guidance and financial assistance with fertility treatments and adoption.

‘This is the dream’: Israel Diaspora Minister praises HBHA as global model

Adam Tilove was a little bit of the way into his virtual presentation about the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, when Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Omer Yankelevich interjected. She wanted to know...

In retirement, Edelman tackles bioethics

Throughout his long career in Kansas City, Alan Edelman’s name became synonymous with Jewish, interfaith, and multi-cultural causes. So how is it that Edelman (along with his wife Debbie Sosland-Edelman)...

A new take on Purim: B’nai Jehudah takes new approach for a festive holiday

It’s been a long pandemic year and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah has a remedy for the worries and stress that have been on our minds since March 2020. The congregation’s new take on Purim includes COVID-friendly in-person and virtual events...

Priya program manager to participate in first Jewish Fertility Support Summit

Eleven major Jewish organizations including Priya, a program of Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City, are coming together in the first annual Jewish Fertility Summit at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. The free virtual summit is hosted by I Was Supposed to Have a Baby and Svivah organizations.

Community groups partner for March 3 virtual Grandparents Workshop

It’s a status so many can’t wait to achieve — that of grandparent. However, is being a grandparent what you expected? Will this new experience bring challenges, as well as joy? Absolutely!

KU Hillel looks forward to another meaningful semester

Phew! 2020 is over. KU Hillel, despite the circumstance surrounding the pandemic, held a meaningful and successful fall semester. Now that 2021 is here and the spring semester is beginning, KU Hillel aims to go above and beyond in programming and engagement.

Young adults learn smart strategies to plan for a bright future

On Jan. 31, the Jewish Community Foundation’s J-LEAD program hosted “2021 is here! Let’s plan for a bright future,” an online event about tax, financial and estate planning techniques. Lindsay Fineman, J-LEAD chair, moderated a panel of notable experts, including current and past J-LEAD members...

Rabbinical Association, congregations help stock JFS Food Pantry

Each month, the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City and area congregations are hosting food drives to help stock the two locations of Jewish Family Services food pantry. With the combination of COVID-19 and the wintry weather, donations are needed more than ever.

HBHA’s Virtual Civic Service Award to honor Tiberius Klausner

Tiberius “Tibor” Klausner, of blessed memory, is this year’s honoree for HBHA’s Civic Service Award in a private broadcast celebration on Sunday, March 21. It is not often that an individual is honored posthumously, but Tibor is the exception, because he was an exceptional friend to HBHA.

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