A student at the Congregation Beth Torah Weiner Religious School's confirmation ceremony.
Sasone (the Hebrew word for joy) is a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City that works to ensure that students with disabilities have access to a Jewish education. For almost thirty years, Sasone has worked to support Jewish education programs better include and accommodate all learners. Through block grants, community training, professional development, and congregational support, Sasone currently supports Kansas City's Jewish early childhood centers, religious schools, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, and JCamp.
For more information about Sasone, our grant process, or professional development opportunities, please email Lindsey Lipsky, Sasone Director, at LindseyL@jewishkc.org
Sasone Statistics
- In 2024, Sasone helped support over 2,014 students receiving a Jewish education in Greater Kansas City.
- Of those students, approximately 252, or 12%, have some type of disability.
- We allocated approximately $180,000 to nine Jewish educational instiutions.
- We trained over 400 educators and community members on inclusion best-practices.