Save the Date

September 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Diana Kander: An American Dream
Jewish Community Center Campus
Overland Park, KS
Free

Diana Kander is a New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, innovation specialist, and Jewish refugee from the Former Soviet Union. Come hear Diana and her mother, Marina Kagen, share their family’s journey from persecution, to safety and prosperity in Kansas City. This event is part of Welcoming Week, a nationwide movement to bring together immigrants and native-born residents in a spirit of unity to build strong connections across their communities and affirm the benefits of welcoming everyone. Read more

September 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Selichot Program and Service
Congregation Beth Torah,
Overland Park, KS
Free

Join our Community’s Rabbis for Study and Conversation as we explore: Hillel and Shamai: What we can learn from Hillel and Shamai – Discord and Unity in Jewish Texts – Explore texts that teach us how we can listen, challenge and connect with one another and be mindful, compassionate and generous in the year ahead, and how to discuss difficult topics in a civil manner. Read more