900 N. 8th Street, Kansas City, 66101. Justin Cantwell, 913.321.9622 - [website][email][events]
Educational outreach. St. Louis. 314-862-2474 - [website][email][events]
With 460 member families, we are actively engaged in strengthening the ties between American Jews and other ethnic and religious groups in our community, and advocating for AJC's public policies in the state legislature and the U.S. Congress. St Louis. (314) 721-8866 - [website][email][events]
AMIT was founded in 1925 on the tenets of tolerance, respect for others and the unity of the Jewish people. Today AMIT serves as Israel's official network for traditional, secondary technological education. Its network contains 55 schools, child havens and youth villages as well as schools that specialize in science, computer technology and robotics. The local chapter, AMIT Kansas City Nitzanim Chapter, has two or three fundraisers annually to support the AMIT programs in Israel. This local chapter exists as a way of gathering members from various cities to participate in these fundraisers. 8694 W. 101st St, Overland Park, 66212. Cara Ernstein, 913 341-4433 - [website][email][events]
An organization whose "ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens." (ADL charter, October 1913). 10420 Old Olive Street Road, Suite 208, St. Louis, 63141. Karen Aroesty, 314 432-6868 - [website][email][events]
Kansas City. Bruce Hertzfeld, 913-941-0997 - [email][events]
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. 9900 Antioch, Overland Park, 66212. Diana Newman, 913.341.2444 - [website][email][events]
Beth Shalom is a Conservative congregation with a rich heritage in Kansas City beginning in 1878. Currently, the congregation of approximately 1000 families holds services and programs encompassing the wide spectrum of Jewish religious, cultural, educational and social experiences. Specialty programs occur for different age groups and for special events. 14200 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, 66223. Andi Katz Wildman, 913-647-7279 - [website][email][events]
Congregation Beth Torah is a Reform Jewish congregation dedicated to creating an inclusive caring community and providing opportunities for lifelong learning and meaningful worship. We strive to encourage and promote ethical Jewish living, spiritual growth, social justice and the continuity of the Jewish people. 6100 W. 127th St., Overland Park, 66209. Jeannie Kort, 913.498.2212 - [website][email][events]
1300 Adams Dairy Pkway, Blue Springs, 64014. Richard Carman, 816.224.9620 - [website][email][events]
We are a group of volunteers who support the libraries of Brandeis University through local fundraising efforts (most notably at our annual used book sale held at Metcalf South Mall each fall). We also support literacy by our community service project "Reading Partners.". 7930 State Line Road, Shawnee Mission, 66208. Glorida Nixon, 913.381.2202 - [website][email][events]
Since 1957, Brentwood Travel has been "Opening the World of Travel" to the St Louis area as well as nationwide. To learn more about our exclusive offers or contact a vacation specialist to customize your vacation. St. Louis. 314-439-5700 - [website][email][events]
The mission of the CAJE is to assist every member of the Jewish community in becoming Jewishly identified and Jewishly literate. CAJE is a full-service resource for Jewish education. 5801 W. 115th St. Suite 104, Overland Park, 66211. Alan Edelman, 913 327-8140 - [website][email][events]
Chabad House Center of Kansas City, headquarters for Chabad-Lubavitch in the states of Kansas and Missouri, was founded in 1970. Our goal is to enhance Jewish pride and identity by making Judaism accessible to each and every Jew. Our doors are open to all Jews regardless of their background, affiliation, or level of observance. 6201 Indian Creek Drive, Overland Park, 66207. Mendy Wineberg, Rabbi, 913.649.4852 - [website][email][events]
8124 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, 63130. Rabbi Yosef Landa - [website][email][events]
Chabad on Campus is one of the mainstays of Jewish life at Washington University in St. Louis. As a home away from home, it offers lively Shabbat meals, Torah classes, and one-on-one study sessions in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Chabad serves Jewish students in St. Louis, with innovative programs to campus in the warm welcoming spirit of Chabad, where all feel right at home regardless of background or level of observance. Rabbi Novack is also available day and night for counseling in personal, religious and philosophical matters to all members of the campus communities. [website][email][events]
Contra dances on 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sundays, plus the Saturday preceding the 2nd Sunday. Free workshop before each contra dance. Waltz party on the 2nd Sundays. Monday Club, 37 S. Maple Ave., Webster Groves, 63119. Mac McKeever - [website][email][events]
workshop at CJFF 2010 Filmmakers and film lovers from around the world converge upon the small Midwestern town of Columbia, Missouri every fall to celebrate films made by women, engage in lively discussions, attend one-of-a-kind parties and experience what many (both male and female alike.) consider to be the most intimate and interesting new festival in the country. Columbia. Paula Elias. Co-Director, 573-489-6147 - [website][email][events]
workshop at CJFF 2010 Filmmakers and film lovers from around the world converge upon the small Midwestern town of Columbia, Missouri every fall to celebrate films made by women, engage in lively discussions, attend one-of-a-kind parties and experience what many (both male and female alike.) consider to be the most intimate and interesting new festival in the country. Columbia. Paula Elias. Co-Director, 573-489-6147 - [website][email][events]
7000 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, 64131. Elizabeth Weidling, 816.285.9622 - [website][email][events]
Congregation Kol Ami is a welcoming and inclusive Reform congregation that promotes Judaic values, continuity, spiritual growth and a sense of community through participatory worship, educuation, outreach and mitzvot. 7501 Belinder Ave., Prairie Village, 66208. Paul Silbersher, Spiritual Leader, 913.642.9000 - [website][email][events]
Kosherfest. A Celebration of Kosher Food. Sunday - May 20, 2007 at 75th and Nall. Kosher Food Festival. Music. Kid's Activities. Delicious Kosher Food including ALL your favorites. From Blintzes to Bobkas.m Kugel to Knishes. Free Admission. 5311 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, 66208. Barbara Stras, 913-381-1979 - [website][email][events]
Kansas City's Folk Art Alliance dedicated to people creating their own culture. Produces folk music concerts, plays, dances and community events. P O Box 10104, Kansas City, 64171. 816-292-2887 - [website][email][events]
Weekly West Coast Swing lessons. St. Louis. Jan Altman, 314-989-0116 - [email][events]
National Conference for Synagogue Youth NCSY gives young people the opportunity to experience traditional Judaism from many perspectives: social, educational, and spiritual. Within the framework of the local chapter, teens are provided opportunities to make friends and interact with positive role models. In NCSY, the goals and ideals of Judaism come alive. A multiplicity of interlocking informal and formal educational opportunities allow teens to mature in a safe, motivating, non-judgmental, and inspirational environment. PO Box 12494, Overland Park, 66282. Todd Cohn, 913 - 515 - 8154 - [website][email][events]
Kansas City. Jo-Lynne Worley, 816-444-9996 - [website][email][events]
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This K-12 day school serves the individual needs of students from all segments of our Jewish community. 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, 66211. Dr. Adam Holden Head of School, 913-327-8150 - [website][email][events]
14001 E. 32nd St., Independence, 64055. Kimball Allen, 816.254.9622 - [website][email][events]
Weekly dance session. Hora Gil performing group. St. Louis. Gloria Bilchik, 314-569-1333 - [website][email][events]
The Jewish Committee on Scouting's purpose is to aid and support Jewish Scouting by recruiting Jewish youths to the program and by assisting organizations in developing and maintaining Scouting programs. Committee members are responsible for designing a series of programs and presenting religious awards at Scout Sabbath. 201 Wyandotte, Loft #101, St. Louis, 64105. Norman Kahn, Jr., MD, 913.906.6000 x6500 - [website][email][events]
Singles program. 5801 West 115 Street, Overland Park, 66211-1800. Jamie Miller, 913-327-8074 - [website][email][events]
5801 West 115th Street, Overland Park, 66211-1800. Debra Guckenheimer, 913-327-8074 - [email][events]
The mission of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City is to serve as a focal point for planned giving and to enhance and promote the continuity of the Jewish community through a broad range of innovative and charitable programs. 5801 W. 115th St. Suite 201, Overland Park, 66211. Lauren Hoopes, Executive Director, 913 327-8100 - [website][email][events]
A central clearing house that facilitates individual efforts in the community to locate resources and makes it possible to gain quick and direct access to the Jewish community's network of services. JCIR matches volunteers with agencies in need of volunteer services. The program provides data to planners and funders on possible trends, gaps and duplications in services. We assist all newcomers and relocators to the Jewish community and help them acclimate to their new surroundings. JCIR also maintains the Flo Harris Community Calendar. 5801 W. 115th St. Suite 201, Overland Park, 66211. 913 327-4636 - [email][events]
The JCRB/AJC fights anti-Semitism, racism, bigotry, and works in coalition with others to achieve equal opportunity and justice for all Kansas citizens. 5801 W. 115th St. Suite 201, Overland Park, 66211. Marvin Szneler, Executive Director, 913.327.8126 - [website][email][events]
Today, we stand as a $1.5 million social service organization which has three core services: resettlement, counseling, and elder services. Resettlement services are central to who we are, and we will continue to be a resource for about 500 people of the 1000 that have resettled in the past ten years. Our counseling department has many innovative programs. 5801 W. 115th St. Suite 103, Overland, 66211. Eddie Feinstein, Executive Director, 913 327-8250 - [website][email][events]
5801 West 115th Street, Suite 201, Overland Park, 66211. Todd Stettner, 913.327.8100 - [website][email][events]
St. Louis. Ann Greenstein, 314-997-2213 - [email][events]
St. Louis - [email][events]
The Foundation's primary mission shall be to enhance health and human services within Greater Kansas City with a priority to serve the Jewish community. One Ward Parkway, Suite 234, St. Louis, 64112. Steve Israelite, Executive Director, 816 561-0563 - [website][email][events]
Jewish Senior Network, a program of the Jewish Federation, is designed to link Jewish seniors and disabled adults to high quality resources to foster healthy, independent lives. JSN provides information and referral, needs assessment, case management and financial subsidy on a sliding scale. 5801 W. 115th St. Suite 201, Overland Park, 66211. 913 327-4677 - [website][email][events]
JVS is a private, not-for-profit organization that assists individuals and families in achieving self-reliance by provideng support, personal development, employment and training services. Jewish Vocational Service is an affiliate of the International Association of Jewish Vocational Services. 1608 Baltimore St., St. Lous, 64108. Joy Foster, Executive Director, 816 471-2808 - [website][email][events]
The Jewish War Veterans was organized more than 100 years ago to counter insinuations that Jews avoided and/or shirked service and combat in the armed forces. The JWV is the oldest service organization in the United States. The local post is very involved in volunteering at Veterans Administration hospitals. The post also ensures that flags are placed on the graves of Jewish veterans on Memorial Day. post provides a color guard for the Holocaust Memorial Day services and for the Israel Independence Day parade. 3520 W. 78th St., Prairie Village, 66208. Harold Mann, Commander, 913 381-3254 - [email][events]
4741 Central, #306, Kansas City, 64112. 913-649-0244 - [website][email][events]
The Kansas City Jewish Museum's mission is to share Jewish culture and experience with the community through art and education to celebrate the common humanity within our diverse society. To that end, we mount five exhibits a year to be enjoyed by every one in the community and at Village Shalom. 5500 W. 123rd St., Overland Park, 66209. Ellen Garry, Executive Director, 913 266-8413 - [email][events]
Quarterly seminars featuring top genealogical speakers second Thursday of January, April, July & October. Membership entitles you to: The treesearcher; Current Membership Directory and Ancestral Surnames Directory; Use of the KGS library at no charge. P.O. Box 103, Dodge City, KS 67801, 2601 Central, Dodge City, KS, Dodge City - [website][events]
White Concert Hall, Washburn University, Topeka. Bill Shaffer - [website][email][events]
Kehilath Israel Synagogue strives to be a warm and welcoming congregation, proud of its traditional values of learning Torah, engaging in meaningful and inspirational prayer and practices, and performing acts of loving kindness. Kehilath Israel has two daily minyans one in the morning and one in the evening. 10501 Conser, Overland Park, 66212. Jeffrey Shron, Cantor, 913.642.1880 - [website][email][events]
920 NE Columbus St., Lee's Summit, 64086. Brian Haines, 816.875.2622 - [website][email][events]
3800 E. Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, 64128. Josh Dillavou, 816.923.5675 - [website][email][events]
220 N. Walnut St., McPherson, 67460. Mr. McPherson, 620.241.1331 - [website][email][events]
300 11th Street, Osawatomie, 66064. Michelle Lorhan, 913.755.3622 - [website][email][events]
MMTD is affiliated with the Country Dance and Song Society. The purpose of the association is to enhance the experience of, the understanding of, and participation in traditional dance. Dances on 1st, 3rd, 5th Fridays. Annual Spring Breakdown. Columbia, 65201. Jim Thaxter - [website][email][events]
The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE), founded in 1993 by Holocaust survivors, teaches the history and lessons of the Holocaust to people of all races and religious beliefs throughout the Midwest to prevent its recurrence and perpetuate understanding, compassion, and mutual respect for generations to come. Our programs, which serve primarily the Greater Kansas City area, include a volunteer speakers bureau, resource center, annual White Rose Student Essay Contest, teacher education, and Holocaust commemoration, as well as special lectures and exhibits. MCHE is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City and a member of the Association of Holocaust Organizations. 5801 W. 115th St. Suite 106, Overland Park, 66211. Jean Zeldin, 913 327-8190 - [website][email][events]
P.O. Box 833, Columbia, 65205-0833. Nancy Waller Thomas, 573-443-6052 - [website][email][events]
Kansas City. Howard Golden, 913-706-0051 - [website][email][events]
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NCCJ is a national, not for profit, human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry, and racism in America. We promote understanding and respect among all people through advocacy, conflict resolution, and education. 4901 Main, Suite 300, St. Louis, 64112. Juan Rangel, 816 333-5059 - [website][email][events]
The National Council of Jewish Women Greater Kansas City Section (NCJW) is a volunteer organization, inspired by Jewish Values, that works through a program of research, education, advocacy and community service to improve the quality of life for women, children and families, and strives to ensure individual rights and freedoms for all. 5750 W. 95th St. Suite 118, Shawnee Mission, 66207. Janet Mark, President, 913 648-0747 - [email][events]