PJ Library seeks input for new grandparent project
Kansas City-area families will soon have more support for the important work of raising Jewish children, and it’ll come from the most unsurprising of characters: bubbies and zaydes.
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The J hires Bailey Nakelsky for new role of chief development officer
The J announced that community member Bailey Nakelsky will join the organization as chief development officer, a new role created to support the continued growth of The J.
JFS executive director announces resignation
After nine months as executive director and CEO of Jewish Family Services (JFS), Kelly Davydov announced her plan to exit the organization at the end of July.
Local Hadassah to present program on PTSD
Hadassah Greater Kansas City will host a presentation on the symptoms and treatments of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
JULIETs to host presentation on MOCSA
The July presentation of Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) will be about the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA).
More than 30 community members attend AJC Global Forum
American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) 2024 Global Forum in Washington, D.C., brought together more than 2,000 Jewish and pro-Israel advocates from over 50 countries — and more than 30 from Kansas City.
Community Tisha B’Av observances announced
The Jewish community will hold services and observe Tisha B’Av on Aug. 12 and 13.
Opera set during the Holocaust to be performed at LJCC
Lawrence Opera Theatre (LOT) will present the first opera of their 2024 season, “The Path to Heaven” by Adam Gorb and Ben Kaye, at the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC).
NCJW selling honey for the holidays
The Greater Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is selling honey for the High Holidays.
SevenDays seeking teens for Kindness Youth Leadership Team
SevenDays is accepting applications for its Kindness Youth Leadership Team (KYLT) for the 2024-2025 school year.