Documentary about siblings who escaped Nazis to be screened locally
“UnBroken,” an award-winning documentary by debut filmmaker Beth Lane, will make its local debut at the Glenwood Arts Theatre. The showing will be on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
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JFS Emerging Leaders program cultivating engagement
In recent years, Jewish Family Services (JFS) has created a path to turn dedicated young volunteers into emerging leaders, committee members and ultimately board leaders.
HBHA inviting local high school students on its 22-day Jewish Heritage Trip
Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) is inviting all Jewish 11th and 12th-grade students in Greater Kansas City to join its Jewish Heritage Trip, taking place this March.
SevenDays to launch Thrive with Kindness teen festival
SevenDays, a nonprofit organization that overcomes hate by promoting kindness and understanding, will host its first-ever Thrive with Kindness Festival for teenagers.
Local rabbis sign condemnation of anti-Zionism and NYC mayoral candidate
Five local rabbis across denominations have signed “A Rabbinic Call to Action: Defending the Jewish Future,” a letter condemning the “political normalization” of anti-Zionism, using New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as an example.
JFS creating emergency food kits during loss of SNAP benefits in government shutdown
Millions of Americans — including more than 200,000 in Kansas and Missouri — will face a food crisis as the federal government shutdown delays SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits and many federal employees miss paychecks.
Dr. Melissa Karp named MCHE content specialist
Dr. Melissa Karp joined the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE) team as its new content specialist.
The J celebrates first cohort of Building Community Leadership Council
In September, The J celebrated the completion of the two-year pilot cohort of the Building Community Leadership Council (BCLC).
Jody Gottlieb Ervin leaves lasting impact at JFS
Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Greater Kansas City has long been a beneficiary of Jody Gottlieb Ervin’s time, dedication and talent, and the organization has awarded her the Volunteer of the Month award.
Sensory cart supports inclusion at Beth Shalom
This High Holiday season, families may have noticed a new addition in Congregation Beth Shalom’s lobby: a mobile sensory cart, created to help children and adults who benefit from sensory supports to more comfortably participate in services and community life.