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July 2021
Congregation and JFS Food Pantry Collections
Help Stock the JFS Food Pantry During Community Food Drives July 8 & 18 While the pandemic is easing, there are still more than 775 families in our community who count on the Jewish Family Services each month for food, household and personal care items - even pet food. With two locations of its food pantry – one in Brookside East and the other at the Jewish Community Campus in Overland Park – JFS needs donations from the community to…
Find out more »August 2021
Community-wide Course: Judaism for Conversion Candidates
Class orientation is Thursday, August 12, 2021 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Course: Thursdays, August 19, 2021 - May 26, 2022 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The year-long course will be taught on a rotating basis by rabbis from the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements and is intended to acquaint those considering conversion to Judaism with what it means to live Jewishly. Each student is required to secure a congregational rabbinic sponsor and meet the conversion requirements…
Find out more »Day of Jewish Discovery
Save the Date: 'Day of Discovery' 2021 to Kick Off Year of Jewish Learning on Sunday, August 22 Day of Discovery: 2021 Virtual Event Schedule Day of Discovery: 2021 Registration Mark your calendar and save the date for this year’s annual "Day of Discovery – Explore the Joy of Jewish Learning in Kansas City" scheduled for Sunday, August 22, 9:30– 3:00 p.m. The program will be held virtually via zoom. Participants will have an opportunity to learn, study, and discover…
Find out more »Community Selichot Program/Service, Saturday, August 28th
Following Havdalah and a virtual keynote presentation by Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, “Looking for God in all the Right Places” a beautiful and moving Selichot service took place Saturday evening at host congregation, Beth Torah with multi-access participation. The service was led by area clergy and a musical leadership team of soloists from congregations across the community. The Selichot service helped worshipers begin to spiritually prepare for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The late hour and the themes articulated in the liturgy prepared attendees for…
Find out more »September 2021
Holiday and Shabbat Meals to Go Resume in September
Monthly Shabbat Meals to Go will no longer be offered by kcrabbi.org. Holiday meals to go will be available for purchase for Rosh Hashanah catered by Kim Matsil (pick up Sunday, September 5) and Kol Nidre catered by Cathy Levin (pick up Wednesday, September 15); the next Shabbat Meal to go will be offered October 15 and catered by Steve Ellenberg. Visit kcrabbi.org in early August for menus, early ordering deadlines and new ordering link or contact afprogram@aol.com or 913-327-8226.
Find out more »JFS Food Pantry and Congregation/RA High Holy Day and Monthly Food Collections
The JFS Food Pantry annual High Holy Day food collection and the monthly collections are a collaborative effort between JFS and the Congregations. More than ever, the food pantry needs everyone's support! Click here to find ways you can support The annual High Holiday Food Drive
Find out more »November 2021
Hadassah Greater Kansas City 4th Annual Touch of Red Gala: Celebrate Life!
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Find out more »March 2022
An Introduction & Conversation about the Current War in Ukraine
As the world watches the crisis in Ukraine unfold, there are many unknowns and unanswered questions. Join us for a special virtual presentation followed by a Q&A session. This presentation will provide a brief introduction to and analysis of some of the strategic context and key events in the current Russian invasion of Ukraine, followed by personal reflections from a local community member who left Ukraine years ago. More than the Headlines: An Introduction & Conversationabout the Current War in…
Find out more »Community Purim Celebration
COMMUNITY-WIDE PURIM DAY CELEBRATION TAKES PLACE VIRTUALLY THIS YEAR - ALL AGES INVITED Jewish community members of all ages are invited to join for a VIRTUAL community-wide Purim day celebration on Thursday, March 17, 11 am -Noon. The Purim celebration will include an interactive and engaging reading of the Megillah with music and discussion led by Rabbis David Glickman, Larry Karol, Beryl Padorr, Jonathan Rudnick and Linda Steigman There is no charge to attend the program, but attendees are asked to…
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