The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is accepting donations to help those who have been affected by the Wichita tornadoes this past weekend. 100% of the donations to the Wichita Tornado Relief Fund will be directed to aid those affected by the tornado.

When Rachel Cohen went to Israel on the very first Birthright Israel trip as a junior in college, she never imagined the impact the 10-day journey would have on her life – but it changed everything.

Cohen will share her share her personal story of Jewish reawakening during the Annual Meeting of the Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, set for Monday, May 8.

by Erin Margolin, TribeFest 2012 Participant
When my best friend, Meg Shaw, first mentioned TribeFest several months ago, I rolled my eyes and cut her off. “Oy and no,” I sighed. “I’ve got a new baby, I’m exhausted. And the twins…” I trailed off. Excuses are easy to find when you’re new to something or you’re secretly afraid...

Rosh Hodesh and Doog-Maot designed to help middle- and high-school age girls connect to each other and develop a strong sense of Jewish life.

Community-wide Israel Independence Day celebration takes place April 26
This year’s local Yom HaAtzmaut celebration will, once again, link Kansas City to Jews around the world on Thursday, April 26, with Israeli-style food, entertainment, mini-shuk, and of course, fun childrens' activities.