Community members launch virtual pulmonary rehabilitation company
Dr. Micah Levine and Josef Loeffler, two community members acutely aware of the effects of lung diseases, recently cofounded PulmaCare, a virtual pulmonary rehabilitation company.
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Rabbi Mandl bids farewell to Kansas City
Although Rabbi Herbert J. Mandl retired from Kehilath Israel Synagogue (K.I.) on Aug. 1, 2012, he had no immediate plans to move.
Village Shalom invites community to celebrate 25 years on Helzberg Campus
Village Shalom will hold an open house celebration for its 25th anniversary at its current location, the Helzberg Campus. Community members are invited to the gathering on Sept. 7 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Alan Poisner wins four medals at the biannual National Senior Games
Dr. Alan Poisner, a race walker for 40 years, recently won four medals at the biannual National Senior Games.
JCF hires community members Jeff Udell and Leiba Estrin
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) recently hired two new staff members to join its accounting team.
KU Chabad, KU Jewish Business Club offer financial literacy course
A new KU Chabad course led by the Jewish Business Club is aiming to equip students with tools to build a strong financial future.
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.
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.
