Unless otherwise noted, all events are virtual. Some events require an RSVP or enrollment in our programs, so please confirm your spot in advance. Please check directly with JFS on program dates, as dates may change.
This is a unique public education program where two trained speakers share their compelling personal stories of living with mental health challenges and achieving recovery.
Workshop for Interfaith Couples: Supporting Healthy Relationships
On May 16th join the Learn, Laugh & Love series “Is There a Mitzvah to be Happy?”. Explore the “joy” of Jewish learning as Rabbi Shaya Katz refers to traditional Jewish sources about happiness. Jewish Community Campus, MAC Room, 1:00-2:00pm.
Register by calling the Heritage Center at 913-327-8044.
A five-part series for in-depth learning to discover and document your family history!
Join Ron Doctor, Ph.D., for a five-part series exploring Jewish genealogy.
Attend the sessions that interest you!
May 23: Genetic Genealogy: You’ve taken a DNA test. Now what?
June 13: Exploring JewishGen, Part 1
July 11: Exploring JewishGen, Part 2
August 8: Getting the most from Ancestry, MyHeritage and FamilySearch.
Sept. 12: Putting it all together in your family tree software.
This program is free, but reservations are requested by calling
The Heritage Center reception desk at 913-327-8044.
A five-part series for in-depth learning to discover and document your family history!
Join Ron Doctor, Ph.D., for a five-part series exploring Jewish genealogy.
Attend the sessions that interest you!
May 23: Genetic Genealogy: You’ve taken a DNA test. Now what?
June 13: Exploring JewishGen, Part 1
July 11: Exploring JewishGen, Part 2
August 8: Getting the most from Ancestry, MyHeritage and FamilySearch.
Sept. 12: Putting it all together in your family tree software.
This program is free, but reservations are requested by calling
The Heritage Center reception desk at 913-327-8044.
PHENOMENAL WOMEN Enjoy this theatrical presentation that provides an insightful look at six strong women, national and local, who have earned their rightful place in American History.
The Senior Barn Players is the first community theater in the nation to deliver entertainment wherever a sponsoring group can provide the audience. They are a not-for-profit organization of volunteers 55 years old or better who are interested in the performing arts and in service to the community. In a single season they have performed more than 350 bookings for audiences totaling over 16,000 people!
*there are photos on their website: http://seniorbarnplayers.com/ that we could use. Thanks so much, Susie
A five-part series for in-depth learning to discover and document your family history!
Join Ron Doctor, Ph.D., for a five-part series exploring Jewish genealogy.
Attend the sessions that interest you!
May 23: Genetic Genealogy: You’ve taken a DNA test. Now what?
June 13: Exploring JewishGen, Part 1
July 11: Exploring JewishGen, Part 2
August 8: Getting the most from Ancestry, MyHeritage and FamilySearch.
Sept. 12: Putting it all together in your family tree software.
This program is free, but reservations are requested by calling
The Heritage Center reception desk at 913-327-8044.
A five-part series for in-depth learning to discover and document your family history!
Join Ron Doctor, Ph.D., for a five-part series exploring Jewish genealogy.
Attend the sessions that interest you!
May 23: Genetic Genealogy: You’ve taken a DNA test. Now what?
June 13: Exploring JewishGen, Part 1
July 11: Exploring JewishGen, Part 2
August 8: Getting the most from Ancestry, MyHeritage and FamilySearch.
Sept. 12: Putting it all together in your family tree software.
This program is free, but reservations are requested by calling
The Heritage Center reception desk at 913-327-8044.
Join us to learn the latest about Older Adult Services offered by JFS. As we age, some things in life become more challenging. JFS is here with comprehensive and compassionate care to help older adults live healthy, independent and meaningful lives. Programs address aging-related issues such as support to maintain a home, transportation, health, mobility, grief, isolation, emotional concerns, and more.
This interactive session will help answer your questions. This program is also appropriate for adult children who want to learn how to assist their parents.
This program is free, but reservations are requested by calling The Heritage Center reception desk at 913-327-8044.
Facilitators: Laura Gillman, Director of Older Adult Services and Kelly Loeb, Older Adult Care Manager, will share the continuum of services JFS provides to help older adults along their journey to live with resilience, strength and dignity.
A five-part series for in-depth learning to discover and document your family history!
Join Ron Doctor, Ph.D., for a five-part series exploring Jewish genealogy.
Attend the sessions that interest you!
May 23: Genetic Genealogy: You’ve taken a DNA test. Now what?
June 13: Exploring JewishGen, Part 1
July 11: Exploring JewishGen, Part 2
August 8: Getting the most from Ancestry, MyHeritage and FamilySearch.
Sept. 12: Putting it all together in your family tree software.
This program is free, but reservations are requested by calling
The Heritage Center reception desk at 913-327-8044.
A five-part series for in-depth learning to discover and document your family history!
Join Ron Doctor, Ph.D., for a five-part series exploring Jewish genealogy.
Attend the sessions that interest you!
May 23: Genetic Genealogy: You’ve taken a DNA test. Now what?
June 13: Exploring JewishGen, Part 1
July 11: Exploring JewishGen, Part 2
August 8: Getting the most from Ancestry, MyHeritage and FamilySearch.
Sept. 12: Putting it all together in your family tree software.
This program is free, but reservations are requested by calling
The Heritage Center reception desk at 913-327-8044.