Through its two location, the Jewish Family Services (JFS) food pantry is providing monthly food support to more than 900 families — double the number served since the pandemic began.
The White Theatre at The J is partnering with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF), creators of the award-winning Yiddish Fiddler on the Roof, for a special livestream performance, called “Soul to Soul,” to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 per household.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, “The J,” and Kehilath Israel Synagogue will hold its annual Trivia Bowl event on February 6 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is now open for teams of six, eight or individual tickets at www.TheJKC.org/Trivia.
Although the continuing pandemic brings plenty of unknowns for our Jewish agencies and organizations in the coming year, there are plenty of things that are known. Upcoming milestones and anniversaries to celebrate, new programs and initiatives to launch.
Since its formation seven years ago, Future Votes KC has proved that the differing student bodies from Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy and University Academy in Kansas City, Missouri, can partner to make an impact on social justice issues in the metropolitan area.
MeltonKC, powered by HBHA, continues to offer a varied selection of 2020-21 courses to engage, connect and offer thought-provoking discussion among students of all ages and stages of Jewish learning. Currently, all classes are virtual, though some classes plan to meet outside (when possible) or reconvene when it is safe to return in person.
Stacey Abrams is making a name for herself as one of the most influential politicians in Biden’s presidential victory last month. This crucial influence came from her fight against voter suppression in the traditionally red state of Georgia, actively turning it into a purple swing state.
The Jewish Community Relations Bureau|AJC and Southern Christian Leadership Conference will hold their annual Martin Luther King Jr. interfaith service on 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10. It is a virtual event that will be streamed on the JCRB|AJC Facebook page.
