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As excitement builds for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games in Kansas City, The J will host Junior Maccabi Sports Day on Sunday, May 31, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Fitness Center at The J.

Dr. Scott Eveloff, a retired sleep disorders, critical care and pulmonary physician, recently wrote “The Golem’s Holocaust,” a book that blends history and folklore.

This year, the Jewish Community Foundation’s J-LEAD program is celebrating 20 years of impactful grantmaking in the Kansas City Jewish community.

The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah will host “Teachers’ Lounge: Summer Edition,” a series of relaxed afternoon gatherings designed to celebrate community educators.

Members of the Helzberg Circle recently gathered for a special happy hour filled with wine, food and conversation at the home of Village Shalom Independent Living resident Donna Gould Cohen.

SevenDays invites area high schoolers to apply to its Kindness Youth Leadership (KYLT) team for the 2026-2027 school year.

The KC SuperStar semifinals will take place on Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. at The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre, located at The J (5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS 66211). Admission to the event is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring donations of adhesive bandage boxes to support J Cares, a volunteer service initiative connected to the JCC Maccabi Games. 

For more than 20 years, KU Chabad has served as a vibrant hub for Jewish students. While its primary focus is the KU community, its mission has always extended beyond campus boundaries. Recognizing the unique needs of smaller Jewish populations in the region, KU Chabad has also made it a priority to support Jewish life at Kansas State University.

Rabbi David Levinsky dedicated new Torah covers at Shabbat services at The New Reform Temple on Friday, May 1. 

On Monday, May 4, the HBHA community gathered in The J social hall to celebrate the retirements of Carol Pfau and Kelly Reichman, marking the close of two extraordinary careers that have shaped countless students and families.