Local teens learn about exchange program in Israel
Local Jewish middle and high school students came together to learn about Jewish National Fund-USA’s Alexander Muss High School (Muss) program.
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Brett Oplotnik wins 2023 KC SuperStar title; competition raises $1.2 million for The J
Brett Oplotnik, a graduate of Blue Valley Northwest High School, was named the 2023 KC SuperStar during the competition’s finals on Aug. 27 at Johnson County Community College.
HBHA names Mindy Corporon honoree of its 50th Civic Service Celebration
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) has named Mindy Corporon, co-founder of the nonprofit organization SevenDays, the honoree of its 50th Civic Service Celebration.
Friends of Sheffield Cemetery receives contribution from former TV and film editor
Friends of Sheffield Cemetery received a donation from the Orven Schanzer Trust Fund to further the cemetery’s restoration projects.
NCJW’s Back to School Store serves nearly 400 students
The National Council of Jewish Women of Greater Kansas City (NCJW) held its annual Back to School Store this summer.
JFS, Rabbinical Association partnering on High Holiday Food Drive
Jewish Family Services (JFS) is partnering with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City for a High Holiday food drive taking place now through Oct. 18.
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.
Bob Dylan, a songwriter with a complicated Jewish past, to perform in Kansas City
Bob Dylan, arguably one of the most famous and enigmatic Jewish songwriters of all time, will be performing in Kansas City, Missouri, for two nights.
Broadway producer and Tony Award winner splits time between KC, NYC
Beginning his theater journey when he was just six years old, Broadway producer Evan McGill is now a Tony Award winner.
Meshuggah Bagels plans for local expansion
Pete Linde tested 72 bagel recipes before hitting perfection with number 73, said Janna Linde. She knows because she tried every single test bagel.