The J is calling on community members to volunteer in support of the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games as Kansas City prepares to host the international Jewish youth sports event from Aug. 2 to 7. More than ...

The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre at The J has launched a new mission statement and updated logo in anticipation of the reopening of its newly renovated space later this fall. The mission statement ...

Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA) juniors and seniors recently returned from the school’s biannual Jewish Heritage Trip (JHT). At HBHA, students look forward to JHT throughout their entire HBHA career ...

At age 83, 13 years after their new start, some Jewish people choose to have a second bar or bat mitzvah. Rabbi Linda Steigman just celebrated hers. Rabbi Steigman’s second bat mitzvah took place on ...

The Kansas City Community Kollel invites the community to an appreciation and farewell Kiddush honoring its emissaries from Israel, Benny and Tehilla Feldman. The farewell Kiddush will be held at ...

“Judaism teaches us that caring for our mental health is not optional; it is a sacred responsibility,” said Molly Hess, director of Jewish Experiences at The J. “It is our responsibility to create ...

Village Shalom recently recognized Mara Balke as the recipient of the 2026 Stephen Schoenfeld Volunteer Recognition Award, which celebrates her dedication, talent and heart for service. The award, ...

The HBHA Class of 2026 are (from left) Ethan Hobbs, Avital Mullokandova, Teddy Zitron, Elia Ellis, David Wasserman and Gabrielle Sosland. Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s (HBHA) graduation ceremony will ...

Rabbi Stephen Karol, a Kansas City native who lives on Long Island in New York, was honored by his synagogue when it announced its new youth lounge would be named for him.  Rabbi Karol is a rabbi ...

Jewish Family Services (JFS) is hosting a series of upcoming Neighbor Market events to make it easy for individuals and families to pick up free groceries and household essentials. In partnership with ...