Jewish Community Foundation announces engagement and emergency grants
The Jewish Community Foundation’s Community Legacy Fund has awarded $103,946 in engagement and emergency grants to communal organizations.
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JCRB|AJC, local governments honor Jewish American Heritage Month
During Jewish American Heritage Month in May, Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC) partnered with local governments across the Kansas City region to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Jewish Americans.
Jewish Community Foundation celebrates 20 years of J-LEAD
On June 4, the Jewish Community Foundation welcomed current and former members of its J-LEAD giving circle to a special 20th anniversary celebration at Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park.
NCJW preparing for Back to School Store program
Although summer is just beginning, the Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is already looking ahead to the back-to-school season.
Kansas City considering receivership of decrepit former Shalom Geriatric Center
The neglected building which once housed Shalom Geriatric Center at 7801 Holmes and the blight it leaves on the surrounding area has been brought to city attention.
Local couple celebrates one year of Party Krashin event decoration business
One year ago, community members Julie and Jeremy Krashin decided to transform their event decoration skills into Party Krashin.
JDC president visits community to discuss impact of Kansas City funding
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) President Annie Sandler recently visited Kansas City to speak to Jewish Federation of Kansas City donors and community leaders about JDC’s impact.
B’nai Jehudah to host dedication of ambulance to Magen David Adom in memory of Milgrim, Lischinsky
An ambulance donated to Magen David Adom will be dedicated in honor of the late Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.
The J to host watch party for opening ceremony of 2026 Maccabiah Games, held in Israel
The J is hosting a Maccabiah Games opening ceremony watch party on Wednesday, July 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the social hall at the Jewish Community Campus.
K.I. to host Tisha B’Av screening of ‘Among Neighbors’ with MCHE, B’nai Jehudah
Kehilath Israel Synagogue, in partnership with the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, will host a special Tisha B’Av screening of the documentary “Among Neighbors” on Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m., open to everyone in the Jewish community.