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.
After a light nosh at 6 p.m. Join guest facilitator Rabbi Sarah Smiley, Congregation B’nai Jehudah; Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick, Jewish Community Chaplain; Emily Tummons, Music Director, Beth Torah and Rachel Black, cantorial soloist for this celebration and reflection proceeding the lights of Hanukkah.
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
During the 12-week course, participants will learn communication and problem-solving techniques as well as coping mechanisms to help them deal with their loved one’s journey with mental illness.
This course is for the caregiver and not the loved one with mental illness.
Begins February 25, 2019
12-week series of classes on consecutive Monday evenings
6:30-9:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, Jewish Community Campus
5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS.
Participants must commit to the entire 12 weeks.
“Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed.”
Space is limited for the free course, so those interested are asked to register in advance by contacting NAMI representatives Michelle Reeves at Michelle@johnsoncountytow.com or John Thompson, tntkc@hotmail.com or call him at (816) 763-6169.
For more details on the course, visit www.nami.org.
In Honor of Jewish Disabilities Month Come join us for a Free Professional Training given by Gidi Zur, CEO of the Kivunim Program for special needs youth in Israel
Tuesday, February 26 from Noon-1:00 p.m.
Lunch is free and will be provided.
JFS Brookside East – Sosland Meeting Room
Gidi Zur is Kivunim’s CEO and co-founder. A former teacher with an M.Ed in educational counseling, he has extensive experience working with youth at risk and developing programs for special needs youth. Mr. Zur served in the IDF as an officer in the paratroopers and is a graduate of the Mandel School for Educational Leadership. He was a founding staff member at Kishorit, the director of two post-high school/pre-army preparatory programs and a member of the Board of Director of the House of Wheels.
Reserve your space by contacting:
Debra Orbuch Grayson, M.S., LCMFT – JFS Clinical Manager
(Please let Debra know of any dietary restrictions.)
phone: 913-327-8298 email: Dgrayson@jfskc.org
During the 12-week course, participants will learn communication and problem-solving techniques as well as coping mechanisms to help them deal with their loved one’s journey with mental illness.
This course is for the caregiver and not the loved one with mental illness.
Begins February 25, 2019
12-week series of classes on consecutive Monday evenings
6:30-9:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, Jewish Community Campus
5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS.
Participants must commit to the entire 12 weeks.
“Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed.”
Space is limited for the free course, so those interested are asked to register in advance by contacting NAMI representatives Michelle Reeves at Michelle@johnsoncountytow.com or John Thompson, tntkc@hotmail.com or call him at (816) 763-6169.
For more details on the course, visit www.nami.org.
During the 12-week course, participants will learn communication and problem-solving techniques as well as coping mechanisms to help them deal with their loved one’s journey with mental illness.
This course is for the caregiver and not the loved one with mental illness.
Begins February 25, 2019
12-week series of classes on consecutive Monday evenings
6:30-9:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, Jewish Community Campus
5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS.
Participants must commit to the entire 12 weeks.
“Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed.”
Space is limited for the free course, so those interested are asked to register in advance by contacting NAMI representatives Michelle Reeves at Michelle@johnsoncountytow.com or John Thompson, tntkc@hotmail.com or call him at (816) 763-6169.
For more details on the course, visit www.nami.org.
During the 12-week course, participants will learn communication and problem-solving techniques as well as coping mechanisms to help them deal with their loved one’s journey with mental illness.
This course is for the caregiver and not the loved one with mental illness.
Begins February 25, 2019
12-week series of classes on consecutive Monday evenings
6:30-9:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, Jewish Community Campus
5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS.
Participants must commit to the entire 12 weeks.
“Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed.”
Space is limited for the free course, so those interested are asked to register in advance by contacting NAMI representatives Michelle Reeves at Michelle@johnsoncountytow.com or John Thompson, tntkc@hotmail.com or call him at (816) 763-6169.
For more details on the course, visit www.nami.org.
During the 12-week course, participants will learn communication and problem-solving techniques as well as coping mechanisms to help them deal with their loved one’s journey with mental illness.
This course is for the caregiver and not the loved one with mental illness.
Begins February 25, 2019
12-week series of classes on consecutive Monday evenings
6:30-9:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, Jewish Community Campus
5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS.
Participants must commit to the entire 12 weeks.
“Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed.”
Space is limited for the free course, so those interested are asked to register in advance by contacting NAMI representatives Michelle Reeves at Michelle@johnsoncountytow.com or John Thompson, tntkc@hotmail.com or call him at (816) 763-6169.
For more details on the course, visit www.nami.org.
During the 12-week course, participants will learn communication and problem-solving techniques as well as coping mechanisms to help them deal with their loved one’s journey with mental illness.
This course is for the caregiver and not the loved one with mental illness.
Begins February 25, 2019
12-week series of classes on consecutive Monday evenings
6:30-9:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, Jewish Community Campus
5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS.
Participants must commit to the entire 12 weeks.
“Before I took the course, I felt alone and overwhelmed dealing with my daughter’s mental illness. By taking this course, I have met others who are going through the same things I am and have learned about many resources that I never knew existed.”
Space is limited for the free course, so those interested are asked to register in advance by contacting NAMI representatives Michelle Reeves at Michelle@johnsoncountytow.com or John Thompson, tntkc@hotmail.com or call him at (816) 763-6169.
For more details on the course, visit www.nami.org.
Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick, JFS Community Chaplain, along with guest facilitator Rabbi Moshe Grussgott of Kehilath Israel Synagogue and song leader Lezlie Zucker. This sacred and supportive setting offers spiritual restoration and renewal for every stage of life. Our contemporary service includes traditional prayer, song, readings and personal reflection.
A light nosh will precede the service at 6:00 pm, with sweets after. All are welcome. For more information, call 913.327.8250 or email healing@jfskc.org.