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National Bikur Cholim Conference Open to All Caregivers 

Kavod V Nichum and Neshama: The Association of Jewish Chaplains and several other groups, including Jewish Family Services of Kansas City, are sponsoring an innovative program about Bikur Holim – visiting and caring for the sick and vulnerable – Renewing Bikur Cholim in the Time of Covid-19 North American Conference.

Beginning biweekly Monday nights Jan. 4 through May 10, prominent teachers and rabbis from across the country will provide an educational forum and a venue for the exchange of ideas and concerns, assisting providers and volunteers in providing this essential service.

Topics will include expanding your spiritual toolbox, being a caring presence with technology, providing for the dying, shiva under the pandemic, new approaches to prayer, dealing with dementia, new forms of loss, and grappling with isolation and loneliness. Participants may choose to register for one session, three sessions, or the entire conference; scholarships are available.

For information, visit www.jewish-funerals.org/2021-bikur-cholim-conference.

If you are interested in becoming a spiritual care volunteer, contact JFS Volunteer Engagement at (913) 730-1410 or volunteer@jfskc.org.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
27
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mar 27 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
Apr
3
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Apr 3 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
Apr
10
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Apr 10 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
Apr
13
Thu
7:00 pm Peer Lead Support Group – A Tran... @ Jewish Community Center
Peer Lead Support Group – A Tran... @ Jewish Community Center
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Peer Lead Support Group - A Transition for Everybody: A Support Group for Jewish Parents/Caregivers of Trans Children @ Jewish Community Center
A Support Group for Jewish Parents/Caregivers of Trans Children Parents/Caregivers of Trans children – of any age – face a difficult transition themselves. This Peer Led Support Group is for Kansas City Jewish parents who[...]
Apr
17
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Apr 17 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
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