An ongoing Jewish support group for grieving individuals begins December 4. Meets the first and third Wednesday each month at the The JCC. Read more.
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Hanukkah Gift Wrapping Event
Don’t miss the Hanukkah Wrapping Party, December 12 at the JCC, Social Hall. Donations of Gift Cards are welcome at the party! We suggest increments of $25. Read more.
Service of Spiritual Renewal
A service of traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings in preparation for Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights. December 12. Read more.
Career Skills and Connections
Workplace Culture
Make a culture fit assessment by clarifying your purpose & principles, understand the core culture of each prospective workplace, then, decide whether the workplace is right for you.
CSC Job Search Strategies
In this class, along with many of the other classes offered weekly at CSC, you can learn valuable skills to help you find the job of your dreams.
Top 10 People to Include in Your Network
Take some time analyzing who and what ways your network could be helpful.
Chaplaincy
Service of Spiritual Renewal
A service of traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings in preparation for Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights. December 12. Read more.
Partnership with KC Hospice
Formalizing our relationship will strengthen and deepen our collaboration as agencies serving people at critical points in life, ensuring relevant and meaningful Jewish spiritual care.
Pre-Pesach Service
A service of comfort and renewal on Thursday evening, April 4. The service will help connect to relevant themes and to each other as we prepare for Pesach and for springtime. Read more.
Counseling & Mental Health
Grief & Loss Support Group
An ongoing Jewish support group for grieving individuals begins December 4. Meets the first and third Wednesday each month at the The JCC. Read more.
Priya Support Group
Bloom is an opportunity for confidential conversations about the challenges of infertility within a supportive group atmosphere. Next group meeting is December 3. Read more.
KU Hillel partners with JFS on Mental Health Initiative
The number of students who need mental health counseling exceeds the resources of most universities around the country, resulting in a substantial unmet need.
Family Life Education
Discipline with Love & Limits
Author event featuring Barbara Unell for parents with children of all ages. RSVP for the free event by November 11. Read more.
Importance of Medication Management
A program on October 17 with information about safe and appropriate medication use. Read more.
Importance of “Gut Health” to Overall Health
The Importance of ‘Gut Health’ to Your Overall Health is the topic for the Sept. 26 Learn Laugh and Love series. Learn more.
Food, Shelter, and Employment
JFS Community Connections Fair
Kesher means connection in Hebrew, and it is the spirit of relationship that defines the program.
Community Second Night Seder April 20
A community Passover Seder will be held April 20 at Congregation Ohev Sholom. Advance reservations are mandatory and must be received by Wednesday, April 10; fees increase after that date. Confidential financial assistance is available. Read more.
Whole Foods Donations and Weekly Volunteers
The pantry relies on our community to keep the shelves stocked. Thanks to Whole Foods Market, and to our dedicated volunteers, the pantry gets much needed produce each week.
Older Adult Services
It is Medicare Enrollment Time!
There is potential to save thousands of dollars on prescription medications and other healthcare costs. Read more.
Support for the Aging Journey
Learn about Older Adult Services on July 18. Programs address aging-related issues such as support to maintain a home, transportation, mobility, grief, isolation, and emotional concerns. Read more.
Help@Home Offers Independence for Older Adults
Help@Home helps older adults maintain their independence and provides them, as well as family members, with peace of mind.
Volunteer Spotlight Stories
Care Management Interns 2018-2019
JFS is lucky to have two talented and capable interns this year. Kelly and Ryan have already been great assets to the agency and our clients.
Whole Foods Donations and Weekly Volunteers
The pantry relies on our community to keep the shelves stocked. Thanks to Whole Foods Market, and to our dedicated volunteers, the pantry gets much needed produce each week.
JET Express Celebrates 10 Years of Driving!
“I can’t change the world, but I can help someone get to their medical appointment or out to lunch with a friend, and that makes my job wonderful.”
