Jewish author Beth Kander speaks to community
Jewish author Beth Kander spoke to community members as part of the Acclaimed Author Series hosted by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, on Dec. 19.
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HBHA launches new opportunities for prospective students
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) has announced the New Beginnings Scholarship, created to support Jewish students in 6th-10th grade who are new to the HBHA community.
JULIETs to host president of children’s mobility aid program
Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will host Rebecca Kidwell, president of Geeks for Kids, an organization that builds custom electric cars and other assistive devices for children with mobility problems.
Beth Shalom Sisterhood to hold Tu B’Shvat seder
Beth Shalom Sisterhood will hold its annual seder celebrating Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish agricultural new year.
State and city governments host annual menorah lightings
Alongside Jewish community members, multiple city officials will celebrate the second night of Hanukkah at the Kansas City, Missouri, City Hall. This follows a menorah lighting at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka on Dec. 23.
A look back at the Kansas City Jewish community’s 2024
The Kansas City Jewish community experienced a significant number of major news events in 2024.
Jewish Family Services announces restructuring of operations
Jewish Family Services (JFS) announced a restructuring of its operations to better serve its clients and build a strong foundation for the future.
City and university officials speak at Jewish Federation’s annual meeting
Representatives from Kansas City, Missouri, Overland Park, Kansas, and The University of Kansas spoke on a panel about antisemitism at the Jewish Federation’s annual meeting earlier this month.
Students visit Holocaust museum in D.C. as part of Together We Remember
A cohort of local high school students recently traveled to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) in Washington, D.C., as part of the Together We Remember program.
Communitywide pre-Hanukkah Service for Spiritual Renewal set for Dec. 22
The Jewish Chaplaincy program, under the auspices of Jewish Family Services (JFS), will hold its pre-Hanukkah Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 3 p.m.