As of February, JFS serves more than 80 survivors in our community. If you are a Holocaust survivor or know of one, Laura, Gilman encourages you to contact JFS—resources are available to survivors at any time.
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Virtual Happiness Habits
To help the turmoil of this year, JFS’ Mental Health team is offering a free Happiness Habits Wellness Series with the Kansas City Public Library, and The Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition. Register Here
Communitywide Service of Spiritual Renewal for Hanukkah
Thur. Dec. 3, Join this expressive and supportive gathering in preparation for the Festival of Lights, to share in traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings.
Agency Stories
Laura Gilman Votes YES on 2
To ensure that 230,000 Missourians gain access to a healthcare system that is more equitable for more of us in a time when healthcare is more essential than ever, VOTE YES on AMENDMENT 2.
CONNECTION Art Benefit Honors Lowensteins
Babs and Bill Lowenstein are honorary chairs of the CONNECTION art exhibit benefiting JFS. The Lowensteins will be honored at a virtual kick-off event Thursday, July 16, at 4:00pm.
Our Statement on Racism & Injustice
JFS is founded on the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, “repair of the world”. We join in the work to build a more just and compassionate society. Read our statement.
Chaplaincy
Communitywide Service of Spiritual Renewal for Hanukkah
Thur. Dec. 3, Join this expressive and supportive gathering in preparation for the Festival of Lights, to share in traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings.
Service of Spiritual Renewal
Lezlie Zucker, Randy Deutch, and Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick share traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings in preparation for the upcoming High Holidays. Virtual Service.
Virtual Grief & Loss Support Group
An ongoing support group for individuals grieving the death of a loved one continues to meet virtually. More information here.
Counseling & Mental Health
Virtual Happiness Habits
To help the turmoil of this year, JFS’ Mental Health team is offering a free Happiness Habits Wellness Series with the Kansas City Public Library, and The Greater Kansas City Mental Health Coalition. Register Here
Grandparent’s Role When Facing Infertility
Grandparents play an important role when couples face infertility. Priya Fund is one of the few charitable funds in the country to provide assistance to Jewish couples.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
JFS therapist Kerry Scott is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), a proven family therapy that coaches parents on ways to use positive reinforcement to manage children’s behaviors and emotions.
Family Life Education
Learn, Laugh & Love – Gene Kelly: His life and film highlights
Thur. Nov. 19, Victor Wishna—storyteller, playwright, and commentator—will explore the life of Gene Kelly with a ‘mini-film festival’ of his greatest scenes!
Healthy Eating for Aging Well
Join Rebecca Collier, registered dietician, on Oct. 15 for tips for healthy eating and aging well. Learn more and get the link for this free program hosted with The Heritage Center at The J.
“I’m Exhausted!” The Reality of Parental Burnout
Parenting is an ongoing learning experience. As we move through unique challenges, it is reassuring to note that there are many effective ways to help manage parental burnout.
Food, Shelter, and Employment
Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet
For people on limited incomes, an unexpected medical expense can become an emergency that impacts existing medical care, reducing job opportunities, and diminishing life quality.
Local Teen’s MASKerAID Benefits JFS
Jonah Stein created MASKerAIDs for his Bar Mitzvah project – a beaded necklace that connects to a face mask when not needed. Proceeds benefit JFS. Learn more and order a MASKerAID!
Buy One, Give One
Purchase a $5 Buy One, Give One bag of groceries from Consentino’s Price Chopper and your donation to the JFS Pantry will be DOUBLED. See list of participating stores.
Older Adult Services
Partnerships to help JFS provide for Holocaust survivors
As of February, JFS serves more than 80 survivors in our community. If you are a Holocaust survivor or know of one, Laura, Gilman encourages you to contact JFS—resources are available to survivors at any time.
Virtual Volunteer Trainings To Combat Isolation in Older Adults
Tues. Nov. 17, JFS is hosting two virtual trainings on November 17 for current volunteers and anyone interested in volunteering.
Technology Initiative Connecting Older Adults
The Tech Connect initiative has empowered older adults, allowing them to chat with loved ones, order groceries, and use telehealth services. As one client stated, “JFS has given me a whole new life.”
Volunteer Spotlight Stories
JFS Snapshots – Calling Connections
Spend two minutes with Taly Friedman, Director of Volunteer Engagement, and volunteer Pati Chasnoff to learn about the impact of this program.
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.”
