Lily Kanter to be featured at Federation Women of Strength event
Entrepreneur, philanthropist and home design expert Lily Kanter will be the featured speaker at Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City’s 2025 Women of Strength event.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact Jewish community safety net, philanthropy
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, includes several provisions that impact nonprofit organizations and charitable giving. The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) has compiled information on how the community will feel its impact.
Community pre-High Holidays Service of Spiritual Renewal announced
The Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program, housed at Jewish Family Services (JFS), will offer its Service of Spiritual Renewal on Sunday, Aug. 31, at 4 p.m. in the social hall at Village Shalom. (Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Monday, Sept. 22)
Introduction to Judaism program launching this month
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is launching the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program, an 18-week course designed for anyone who is Jewish or curious about Judaism.
Rabbi Amy Wallk, Nina Katz to speak at B’nai Jehudah Shabbat
The Temple Congregation B’nai Jehudah invites the community to an evening featuring Rabbi Amy Wallk and her daughter, Nina Katz, on Friday, Aug. 22.
‘Stuff of Dreams’ to premiere at White Theatre
“Stuff of Dreams,” a new musical, will have its world premiere at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The J on Sept. 13.
Overland Park police officer to present to JULIETs
All Jewish women are invited to attend the next Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) event, which will feature a presentation by Officer Wes Griffith of the Overland Park Police Department.
Jewish War Veterans awards scholarships
Jewish War Veterans MO-KAN Post 605 announced that it has awarded academic scholarships to seven local students.
Growing Jewish Girl Scouts troop offers unity, connection for participants
With the creation of a Jewish Girl Scouts troop more than a year ago, Kansas City is now home to a new way for Jewish girls in kindergarten through fifth grade to connect and bond over mutual interests.
Raising awareness of domestic violence in the Jewish community
In a historic step toward confronting domestic violence in the local Jewish community, Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City (JFS) and Jewish Women International (JWI) have partnered to launch “Here for You,” a new initiative that seeks to raise awareness, support survivors and train community leaders to address abuse.
