Community News

The Kansas City Jewish community is invited to celebrate Jewish Heritage Night at the K on Tuesday, Sept. 8, as the Kansas City Royals take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.

As rising food costs continue to strain household budgets, nearly 500 local families rely on the Jewish Family Services (JFS) Food Pantry each month for groceries, personal care items, and household essentials.

On Nov. 13, 21 years after helping create Rock Chalk Shabbat, Jay Lewis and Rabbi Neal Schuster are reuniting for a special celebration.

Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy B’nai Jehudah’s Hanukkah Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature handcrafted artwork, Judaica, seasonal shopping, food vendors and unique holiday gift ideas.

The Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) has a new look thanks to the work of the Lawrence-based muralist Dave Loewenstein. 

The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah welcomes the entire Kansas City Jewish community to Shofar in the Park-ing Lot on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Stanley J. Bushman Charitable Supporting Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) has hired Bailey Nakelsky as its executive director.

The Friendship Circle of Kansas City, a program of Chabad of Kansas City centered on inclusion for people with disabilities, will host a festival, 5-kilometer race and 1-kilometer “Run, Walk or Roll For Inclusion” fun run.

Heartland Racewalkers and community members Alan Poisner and David Eisenberg attended the USA Track & Field (USATF) Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio, from July 16-19, racing in the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter race walk competitions.