JFS hosting aging parents workshop
Jewish Family Services is hosting a workshop, Community Conversations: Aging Parents, on Tuesday, July 11, from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
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Jay Lewis named new Federation president and CEO
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City has named Jay Lewis as its new president and CEO. Lewis will succeed past president and CEO Helene Lotman.
Village Shalom CEO Matt Lewis steps down; Simon Abrahms named interim CEO
The Village Shalom board of directors announced that Matt Lewis, the senior living community’s CEO, is stepping down. Simon Abrahms, Village Shalom’s current treasurer and finance committee chair, will serve as interim CEO until someone is found by a recently-formed search committee.
JCF awards innovative and emergency grants
The Jewish Community Foundation’s (JCF) Community Legacy Fund has awarded $75,040 in innovative and emergency grants.
KU Chabad welcomes new freshmen at summer orientation
Many incoming university students from across the country are visiting the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence to prepare for entering college, and KU Chabad is greeting and welcoming the new students and the parents to the university and its Jewish life.
Theatre in the Park performing Jewish musical “13”
The musical “13,” a coming-of-age story focused on a young Jewish boy, will be performed at Theatre in the Park between June 30 until July 8.
Community Tisha B’Av observances to be held in July
The Jewish community will hold open services and opportunities for learning during Tisha B'Av, a period of fasting, lamentation and prayer to remember the destruction of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem and other major disasters and tragedies that Jewish people experienced throughout history.
“Judaism for Conversion Candidates” course to begin in August
The Rabbinical Association is offering a community-wide course, “Judaism for Conversion Candidates,” for those seeking a comfortable forum to learn more about the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice.
NCJW installs 2023-24 board, prepares to welcome new members
The Kansas City section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) recently installed its 2023-24 board of directors at an event where NCJW members and friends recognized the contributions of outstanding volunteers.
Jewish Culture Fest announces performing lineup
Organizers for Jewish Culture Fest recently announced three performing artists that will take the stage at this year’s event. The event, presented by Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, will come to the Jewish Community Campus on Sunday, Oct. 15.
