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KU Chabad’s new building serving Jewish life at KU

The newly opened Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University of Kansas (KU Chabad) has been drawing students and community members alike, with students flowing in and out throughout the day. KU ...
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Kansas City students participate in National Jewish Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

The summit culminated with Capitol Hill advocacy meetings, where the Kansas City cohort had the opportunity to meet with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and a member of his staff. During the meeting, ...
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Village Shalom’s Tovertafel brings joy to memory support

Last year, Village Shalom introduced the ToverCare program, featuring the Tovertafel, an interactive projection system designed specifically for individuals living with dementia. Using ...
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Chef Brian Aaron’s pop-up menus highlight Jewish heritage

That was until Chef Brian Aaron of Overland Park, Kansas, decided to highlight his Jewish heritage from a culinary standpoint. “Judaism is about tradition, history and culture,” Aaron said. “With my ...
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KU Hillel celebrates Passover with student-led Seders, daily meals

Through an interactive first-night Seder, planned by students alongside staff, and with daily gatherings, KU Hillel will provide Passover opportunities for students at the University of Kansas. All ...
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Playwright Sarah Aptilon’s ‘The Signer’ to debut in Overland Park

Local Jewish playwright Sarah Aptilon’s newest play, “The Signer,” will debut next month. Commissioned by Spinning Tree ...
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JULIES hosts Nelson-Atkins Museum outing

JULIES (not to be confused with the JULIETS, another Jewish women’s group that meets monthly) recently toured the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for a “favorites” tour led by its own resident docent, Jo ...
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Holocaust commemorations scheduled for April

The annual Yom HaShoah Commemoration and State of Kansas Holocaust Commemoration are scheduled for April 12 and 20, respectively. The two events will honor the memory of the six million Jews murdered ...
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The Goldenberg Duo to offer free April concerts

The Goldenberg Duo, consisting of siblings Susan and William Goldenberg, will present a series of free recital performances in April. Susan Goldenberg has been a violinist with the Kansas City ...
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Mitzvah Garden KC partners with Blue Valley 18-21 program

Since January 2026, Mitzvah Garden KC (MGKC) has been working with individuals with disabilities in the Blue Valley School District 18-21 program to get plants ready for spring.
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NCJW holding annual ‘Petals for Passover’ fundraiser

National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) of Kansas City is hosting its annual “Petals for Passover” fundraiser to benefit the organization. Local florist Laura Mohamadi of Flower House KC will donate a ...