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KCteen is offering college credits to high school students who join its class about Israel’s history, advocacy, and spiritual significance. 

J Camp at the Jewish Community Center wrapped up a successful summer, having 737 different youth campers enrolled in school-aged J Camp sessions between May 31 and Aug. 12.

The 40th year of the JCC Maccabi Games took place in San Diego, California, from July 31 to Aug. 5.

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s Leadership Tomorrow summer internship program recently wrapped up its ninth year. 

A communicator and connector, Jodi Perelmuter is excited about joining Jewish Family Services as the head of its family life education efforts.

Bradley and Taly Friedman are the first to participate in each stage of the Continuum of Giving, the Jewish Community Foundation’s opportunities to engage and develop philanthropists and community leaders at all stages of life.

Jewish children from the Kansas City area are invited to enroll in the free Kehilath Israel Fred Devinki Religious School. Synagogue membership is not required.

Jewish community members will have the opportunity to prepare for the High Holy Days together at the annual community Selichot program and service on Saturday, Sept. 17. Multi-access participation will be available. 

Jewish Family Services will host a Service of Spiritual Renewal for the High Holidays at 3 p.m., Sept. 11, at Village Shalom, 5500 W. 123rd St., in Overland Park.

Jewish Family Services, in partnership with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City, continues to help those in need by hosting community food drives at its two pantry locations.