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Jewish War Veterans (JWV) MO-KAN Post 605 is currently seeking applications for college scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year.

The Jackson County, Missouri, Legislature passed a resolution recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM).

Shirley and Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr. were honored for their decades of philanthropy and community impact at Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s Major Benefactor and Lion of Judah luncheon on May 10.

The J has announced Carly Stein as the organization’s new chief operating officer, succeeding Samantha Hammontree.

Three former KC SuperStar finalists will serve as judges for the 2024 Semifinals at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, in The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J (5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211). 

Last week marked the culmination of KU Chabad’s 34th semester at the University of Kansas.

For those who no longer drive or never learned to drive, Jewish Family Services offers JET Express, which uses volunteer drivers to provide safe, reliable and affordable transportation to such places as the grocery store, doctors’ appointments, activities and friends.

With the Passover distribution of Simcha Gifts completed, the program has marked its most successful year yet.

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is searching for a digital marketing specialist to oversee the execution of digital marketing strategies supporting Federation’s communications goals and objectives.

The 24th Annual Kansas City Jewish Film Series (KCJFS) will bring the second of three “mini-festivals” to The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J.