Visitors to Village Shalom now have a unique opportunity to experience centuries of Jewish history through a special Haggadah exhibit owned by Rabbi Mark Levin, a founding spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Torah.
On April 12, the Greater Kansas City Section of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) hosted Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge for a discussion and presentation, “How the Kansas Supreme Court Works — and Why It Matters.”
Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J, is partnering with local community organizations to coordinate a number of events commemorating Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) in April for the Kansas City Jewish community.
The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) has hired Kara Kahn Bush as director of its new Bushman Legacy Initiative, a renewed community-wide effort to strengthen and sustain the Jewish community through a focus on planned giving.
The 86th annual Matzo Ball Dance will return on Saturday, April 18, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of BBYO’s Nordaunian AZA #22.
Congregation Beth Shalom will be hosting a cantorial concert, Shir Joy 5786, on Tuesday, May 5.
The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J will present “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That … Sving,” celebrating the legacy of Jewish big band leaders and musicians in the golden era of swing and big band jazz.
Hadassah Greater Kansas City will host an educational program with Dr. Michael Sokol to teach about the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
On Sunday, April 19, the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation (LJCC) will bring a little bit of Yiddish culture to northeast Kansas.
Dr. Richard Hellman, board certified endocrinologist and internal medicine physician, will speak to the Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) about osteoporosis in seniors.
