Jewish Culture Fest to feature wine tasting sessions
This year’s Jewish Culture Fest will feature a new offering: mevushal kosher wine tasting sessions.
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Regnier family committed to work of Jewish Family Services
The Regnier family will be honored at the upcoming JFS 120th celebration event on Thursday evening, Aug. 24, at the Marriott Overland Park.
Roeland Park adopts IHRA antisemitism definition; community members unite in face of opposition
The City of Roeland Park, Kansas, passed a resolution adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism at a city council meeting with more than 50 Jewish community members in attendance.
Summer Singers of Lee’s Summit present ‘Holocaust Cantata’ and commemoration
The Summer Singers of Lee’s Summit presented performances of music commemorating the Holocaust on July 30 and 31.
Day of Discovery offers opportunity to see unique Klein Collection artifacts
The annual Day of Discovery will take place in person on Sunday, Aug. 20, offering unique experiences and opportunities to engage in Jewish learning locally.
LJCC to host welcome party for KU faculty, staff, graduate students
On Thursday, Aug. 24, the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will kick off the academic year with a welcome party for Jewish University of Kansas (KU) faculty, staff and graduate students.
Don Goldman to receive Bernstein Humanitarian Award from JFS
As Jewish Family Services (JFS) celebrates its 120th anniversary of serving greater Kansas City, JFS President and CEO Don Goldman will be honored with the Dr. Phyliss and Robert A. Bernstein Humanitarian Award.
JFS asking for Rosh Hashanah meal sponsors, delivery drivers
Jewish Family Services is offering community members the opportunity to help more than 220 families by sponsoring Rosh Hashanah meal kits.
Community-wide Selichot program and service set for September 9
The Jewish community is invited to come together to prepare for the High Holy Days at the annual community Selichot program and service on Saturday, Sept. 9.
JFS honors the Sosland family as one of its 120th Anniversary Families
As part of Jewish Family Services’ 120th anniversary celebration, the agency is highlighting families that have had a major impact on its success.
