1203 West 19th Street
Lawrence, KS 66046
Phone: (785) 832-TORA (8672)
www.JewishKU.com

Executive Director: Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel

The Chabad Jewish Center at the University of Kansas is one of more than 110 on-site Chabad on campus centers across America. The purpose of the center is to provide a warm, intellectually stimulating place for young students of all persuasions to learn and experience more of the Jewish heritage. Chabad’s goal is to anticipate and serve the needs of students on a social, educational and spiritual level with a diverse variety of programs and activities. Chabad recognizes all Jews, regardless of affiliation, background or levels of observances. All are welcome to participate -- free of charge -- in the many programs and events, including Shabbat dinners, holiday parties, social events and classes. The Chabad Jewish Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and serves as the “Home Away From Home” for countless Jewish students at KU. The Chabad Jewish Center also offers services to the Jewish communities in Lawrence, Topeka and Manhattan, Kan. These include: adult education classes, services, holiday events and publications and other Jewish awareness programs.

4901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64112
(347) 249-2983
www.plazachabad.com

Co-director: Rabbi Yitzchak Itkin
Co-director: Mrs. Chana Itkin

"With the thriving revitalization in Midtown and Downtown, Chabad on the Plaza was established in 2008 to provide a permanent Jewish presence in the area. Our goal is to strengthen Jewish identity with classes and programs for seniors, families and young professionals. Chabad on the Plaza also services the needs of Jewish students at KU medical school and UMKC."

Modern Orthodox

9900 Antioch
Overland Park, Kansas 66212
(913) 341-2444
www.biav.org

Rabbi: Daniel Rockoff
President: Dr. Howard Rosenthal

Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner, or BIAV, has proudly established itself as a Modern Orthodox synagogue with a "forward thinking" mentality.We strive to constantly modify our programming on all levels to reach out to every Jew.

In recent years, we have welcomed numerous new young couples and families into the ranks of our membership. Our belief is that every Jew-regardless of background or level of observance-can find a place in our warm and friendly community."

Mission: To be a welcoming, caring and spirited Orthodox congregation that enables and inspires our members, our children and all Jews to deepen their commitment to live, learn and love Torah, applying it to everyday living in the modern world.

Conservative

Sanctuary
9400 Wornall Rd.
Kansas City, Missouri 64114

Offices and Schools:
14200 Lamar Avenue
Overland Park, Kansas 66223
(913) 647-7279

www.bethshalomkc.org

Senior Rabbi: Robert L. Tobin
Assistant Rabbi: Adam Stein
Hazzan: Rob Menes
President: Fred Bodker

Congregation Beth Shalom, an egalitarian Conservative synagogue, is a welcoming community of
individuals from diverse backgrounds, strengthening connections with God, Torah and the Jewish people through
communal commitment to prayer,study and acts of loving kindness.

Reconstructionist

P.O. Box 12438
Shawnee Mission, KS 66282-2438
(913) 515-7809
www.orhadashkc.org
email: info@orhadashkc.org

President: Sheldon

Or Hadash, established Dec. 2002, has been working, on a limited part-time basis, with Rabbi Jonathan Malamy, Evanston, Illinois. Rabbi Malamy is a 2000 graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania.  Rabbi Malamy comes to Kansas City several times throughout the year to lead High Holy Day services, provide additional educational opportunities for members of Or Hadash, and to lead Shabbat and other holiday services and celebrations.

Or Hadash, A New Light, is a dynamic, inclusive, participatory Jewish Reconstructionist community (Kehillah) that is deeply committed to experiencing Judaism through learning and exploring our heritage, culture and traditions with renewed meaning in a contemporary American context.  We accomplish this through study (Torah), worship and joyous practice (Avodah), social justice (Tikkun Olam), acts of kindness (Gemilut Hasidim) and connecting with the Jewish People (Am Yisrael). We value and depend upon the input of each of our members, all of whom represent a diverse group of people from all walks of life and all levels of experience.

Reform

4200 SW  Munson
Topeka,  Kansas 66604
(785) 272-6040
www.templebethsholomtopeka.org

Rabbi: Debbie  Stiel
President: Jane Cohen Greene

Temple Beth Sholom is affiliated with the Reform movement, but our congregation serves all Jews in Topeka since we  are the only Jewish congregation in Topeka, Kansas.  The congregation has approximately 120 families.  Services are on Fridays at 7:30 pm.  Religious School is on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am. 
Hebrew school is at 11:30 am on Sundays  and Tuesdays at 5:00 pm.  The congregation offers religious, cultural, educational and social  programs.