Strangers No More completes fall series, plans for 2024
Strangers No More, an interfaith women’s group, recently completed its 2023 fall series of discussions and community service projects.
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Antisemitic incidents, anti-Israel protests ongoing at KU, MU
Antisemitism on college campuses has drastically increased since the outbreak of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri are no exceptions.
Head of JFNA addresses KC Jewish Community
Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), visited and spoke to the Kansas City Jewish community last week.
Sam Devinki travels with Holocaust museum for meeting with Pope Francis
Community member Sam Devinki recently had a rare opportunity, one that most people never experience: He had a face-to-face meeting with Pope Francis.
Jewish community to celebrate Hanukkah at Kansas Capitol
The annual Chabad-sponsored “Grand Community-wide Chanukah Celebration” at the Kansas State Capitol will bring Hanukkah celebrations into the central hub of Kansas’ government.
Noah Unell, ‘The Menorah Man,’ raises money for Israeli causes through art show
Seven-year-old Noah Unell, known as “The Menorah Man” by his friends and family, held an art show to display his handmade menorahs and raise money for Israelis affected by the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
Federation hosts annual meeting, celebrates 90th anniversary
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City hosted its annual meeting last Thursday.
Beth Torah to host discussion on college antisemitism
Congregation Beth Torah will hold a live webinar about rising antisemitism on college campuses.
Sasone awards $6,000 to projects that help students with special needs
Sasone awarded $6,000 in grants to community projects to help support students with diverse learning needs.
Maddie Reiches named JFS Volunteer of the Month
Jewish Family Services (JFS) honored community member Maddie Reiches as its November Volunteer of the Month.