Community News

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For Barstow senior Susanna King, making a difference in the world is part of her DNA — literally. Susanna remembers volunteering at the Jewish Family Services food pantry as a young child when she would come with her mother, Amanda Morgan, to lend a hand.

The community is invited to “Listening, Un-Learning + Re-Learning Race In The Jewish Community,” a virtual presentation starting at 7:30 p.m. June 2.

Kehilath Israel Synagogue will host its 22nd annual Allan Greenberg Memorial Kehilath Israel Golf Tournament on June 7 at the Deer Creek Golf Club. Richard Glass is chairing the event.

Paul Silbersher was a beloved rabbi, cantor, and Jewish leader in Kansas City for 40 years.

A group of KU students recently participated in a special graduation celebration. Unlike many other events at this time of the year, which mark academic achievements, this one was a celebration related to their personal growth. More than 50 students gathered to celebrate a semester of Torah learning as part of the JewishU program at KU.

Big Slick, the celebrity fundraiser that’s raised more than $12 million for Children’s Mercy Hospital, will return this June as a virtual celebrity variety show. It will be hosted by KC and area natives Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet and David Koechner. Rudd, who is Jewish, is one of the founders of Big Slick, along with fellow Shawnee Mission West alumni Riggle and Sudeikis.

Cosentino’s Price Chopper stores are continuing to partner with Jewish Family Services and the community to help feed the hungry in Kansas City.

BBYO Kansas City recently elected its 2021-2022 Council. Named to the board, and their roles, are: Emma Jacobson (n’siah), Quinn Koffman (godol), Emma Sandler (MIT mom), Aaron Yurman (shaliach) and Ellie Goldberg (mazkirah).

New Reform Temple’s website has a new look. Over the last year, NRT redesigned its website to make it easier for congregation members and the community to engage with the synagogue.