Antisemitism on college campuses has drastically increased since the outbreak of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri are no exceptions.
Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), visited and spoke to the Kansas City Jewish community last week.
Community member Sam Devinki recently had a rare opportunity, one that most people never experience: He had a face-to-face meeting with Pope Francis.
The annual Chabad-sponsored “Grand Community-wide Chanukah Celebration” at the Kansas State Capitol will bring Hanukkah celebrations into the central hub of Kansas’ government.
Seven-year-old Noah Unell, known as “The Menorah Man” by his friends and family, held an art show to display his handmade menorahs and raise money for Israelis affected by the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City hosted its annual meeting last Thursday.
Congregation Beth Torah will hold a live webinar about rising antisemitism on college campuses.
Sasone awarded $6,000 in grants to community projects to help support students with diverse learning needs.
Jewish Family Services (JFS) honored community member Maddie Reiches as its November Volunteer of the Month.
In 1933, the Kansas City Section of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) awarded the first Liberman Scholarships for high school students going to college in the fall.
