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God vs. Gay?

Join Jay Michaelson, a leading activist on behalf of LGBT people in faith communities, to discuss his book, God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality.  Michaelson’s work has been featured in the New York Times, on NPR and CNN.  Don’t miss this fascinating approach to understanding the intersections of religion, sexuality and law, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7:00 pm at The LIKEME Lighthouse, 3900 Main Street. For more information, visit facebook.com/godvsgay.

 

NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program

The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a FREE course for family and friends of individuals with mental illness. Classes will be held 6:30 pm-9:00 pm on Wednesdays, beginning February 22, 2012 at the Jewish Community Campus. A 12-week commitment is required. Reserve your space by contacting Susie Hurst, Director of Family Life Education, by calling 913-327-8259 or email susieh@jfskc.org. For more information, visit www.namikansas.org.

 

Thanks so much, we made it!

JFS Is Looking For Holiday Helpers This Hanukkah

JFS is still looking for individuals, families and organizations to adopt a Bubbe or Zadye in our community who are struggling to pay for food, rent and medical expenses – necessities of life, leaving no money left for anything extra. That’s where JFS and you step in.

    Volunteer Options: 

  • Adopt an older adult for Hanukkah
  • Donated gift cards are needed from the following retailers: Wal-Mart, Target, Hy-Vee, Price Chopper and Hen House.
  • JFS will also accept cash donations to make last-minute purchases. Monetary donations may be made by mail or online by clicking here; checks should be made payable to JFS Hanukkah Project. Donations are tax deductible.
  • Assist at the gift wrapping party, which will take place on Monday, Dec. 12 in the Social Hall at the Jewish Community Campus between 4 p.m and 7 p.m.
  • Deliver the gifts to the homes of older adults on Dec. 15, 16 and/or 19.

You can make the Festival of Lights brighter this year for a Bubbe or a Zadye through Jewish Family Services’ Holiday Gift Project.

Please bring all gifts and/or gift cards to the JFS office at the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W. 115th St., Suite 103, through Monday, December 5. Make someone’s Festival of Lights even brighter this year – volunteer! To do so, please contact Anna Feldman at JFS, at (913) 730-1452 or afeldman@jfskc.org.