Kansas City considering receivership of decrepit former Shalom Geriatric Center
The neglected building which once housed Shalom Geriatric Center at 7801 Holmes and the blight it leaves on the surrounding area has been brought to city attention.
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Local couple celebrates one year of Party Krashin event decoration business
One year ago, community members Julie and Jeremy Krashin decided to transform their event decoration skills into Party Krashin.
JDC president visits community to discuss impact of Kansas City funding
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) President Annie Sandler recently visited Kansas City to speak to Jewish Federation of Kansas City donors and community leaders about JDC’s impact.
B’nai Jehudah to host dedication of ambulance to Magen David Adom in memory of Milgrim, Lischinsky
An ambulance donated to Magen David Adom will be dedicated in honor of the late Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky at The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah.
The J to host watch party for opening ceremony of 2026 Maccabiah Games, held in Israel
The J is hosting a Maccabiah Games opening ceremony watch party on Wednesday, July 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the social hall at the Jewish Community Campus.
K.I. to host Tisha B’Av screening of ‘Among Neighbors’ with MCHE, B’nai Jehudah
Kehilath Israel Synagogue, in partnership with the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah, will host a special Tisha B’Av screening of the documentary “Among Neighbors” on Thursday, July 23 at 6 p.m., open to everyone in the Jewish community.
Host families continue Maccabi Games tradition 29 years on
This summer, more than 1,000 Jewish teen athletes, coaches and delegation heads will travel to Kansas City for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games.
White Theatre brings Disney’s “Frozen” to stage
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J and The Coterie Theatre will present Disney’s “Frozen,” the Broadway musical based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, from July 8 to 26.
HBHA alumna Elana Goldberg teaches Tanakh in Hebrew in New York
Like a fair number of graduates with an MA from the Jewish Theological Seminary’s William Davidson School in New York City, Elana Goldberg teaches Tanakh, in her case at the middle school of the Leffell School in Hartsdale, New York.
White Theatre launches 22nd season
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J officially announced its 2026–2027 season schedule, showcasing a mix of audience favorites and newer productions.