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Donations of gently used clothing, bedding and shoes to Thrift World will help raise funds for the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW).

JFS is hosting a free Screen Sanity Summit in which attendees can take part in face-to-face conversation, connect with others to educate, empower, and evaluate your family's technology use, or attend virtually. 

Congregation Beth Shalom Sisterhood honored Rickie Haith and elected its new board at its Torah Fund Luncheon on April 19.

Infertility is something that can be hard to talk about, and harder to know who to turn to for help, according to Molly Hess, Jewish Family Services (JFS) Priya program director.

Recently-released data from the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Audit of Antisemitic Incidents showed that Missouri experienced 30 antisemitic incidents — a record number — in 2022.

Community member and retired attorney Bob DeWitt recently returned from Washington, D.C., certified to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Through their work with Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) and Moishe House, Rabbi Elizabeth and Matt Bonney-Cohen work with young members of the Jewish community to ensure a positive Jewish education and experience.

“May you live until 120" is a traditional Jewish blessing in remembrance of Moses’ long life.

Jewish Experiences, a Collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, will host a community symposium on Wednesday, May 17, at the KU Edwards Campus (12600 S Quivira Road) from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The family of Dr. Ilan Maizlin (of blessed memory) is organizing a fun run in his honor on May 21 at 8:30 a.m. at Roe Park (10400 Roe Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207).