Jewish community leader Bill Lowenstein dies at 97
Bill Lowenstein (z’l), a well-known and widely-respected leader and funder in the Kansas City Jewish community, died on July 30 at age 97.
Bill Lowenstein (z’l), a well-known and widely-respected leader and funder in the Kansas City Jewish community, died on July 30 at age 97.
Organizers for the annual Day of Discovery are making final preparations for this year’s event, which takes place on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Jewish Community Campus.
The community came together for Jewish Heritage Night at The K on Wednesday, Aug. 7, celebrating Jewish heritage and enjoying a Royals win.
Village Shalom recently hosted a reception to celebrate the support and generosity of Harry and Gail Himmelstein.
Jewish community members were among the panelists who spoke after two local screenings of the documentary “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy.”
Jewish Family Services (JFS) will hold a “Bright Night” celebration of its work, presented by the Himmelstein family.
Village Shalom is presenting an art show featuring the creative works of residents involved in its art therapy program.
Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) will honor civic and community leader Bill Berkley with its Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award.
Rabbi Mark Glass of Congregation Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner (BIAV) was recently elected as president of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City (RA).
As the new school year approaches, the National Council for Jewish Women (NCJW) hosted its annual Back to School Store initiative in collaboration with Jewish Family Services (JFS) and 12 other social service agencies.