JFS News Archive

Watch a replay of the 2020 Friends of the Family Virtual Event featuring an interview with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, JFS staff and clients. Partner in this important work with a gift to the Friends of the Family annual fund today! Hosted by Nick Haines, Executive Producer of Public Affairs for Kansas City PBS, the Friends of the Family event brings together our community—both ... read more

A great opportunity to support the JFS Food Pantry while you shop! Look for a Buy One, Give One display at participating stores. Purchase a $5 donation bag of food from a display and thanks to a generous donor, all donations will be DOUBLED for a $10 donation to the Pantry! Participating Consentino's Price Chopper Stores *Stores near JFS at The J and JFS Brookside are highlighted in blue ... read more

There are 2 Ways to Participate in 2020 With your help, JFS is serving over 800 families a month and that number is growing. 1 - Drive-thru Drop-off Volunteers on-hand to assist with contactless drop-off from your car. No need to get out! September 23, 3-6 p.m. - The JCC, 5801 W. 115th, Overland Park, KS September 30, 3-6 p.m. - JFS Brookside, 425 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, ... read more

Learn, Laugh, & Love Join the Heritage Center at The J virtually on Thursday, September 17, from 1 - 2:00 p.m. for a Learn, Laugh, and Love event. Rabbi Aron Rubin, Community Kollel of Kansas City, will speak about the significance of the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah. What do the various sounds represent? Why do we use a ram's horn? Why on Rosh Hashanah? What symbolic meaning and messaging can the ... read more

Join Jewish Family Services for a summer of art online in collaboration with Buttonwood Art Space! Did you miss the First Friday program? Link to a replay here.>>> Online Art Exhibit Connection, An Art Benefit for JFS brings local and regional artists together to share their artwork and their commitment to help JFS fund the ever-changing needs of the individuals and families we ... read more

Learn, Laugh, & Love This program will feature information on the basics of Medicare with JFS resources to help you work through the Medicare maze. This virtual class will be facilitated by Denise Dias and Kelly G. Loeb. They will each go into further detail on Medicare LIS/Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs. Friday, August 21 1:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting: ... read more

Virtual Service of Spiritual Renewal For the High Holidays Join this expressive and supportive online gathering as we share traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings in preparation for the upcoming High Holidays. The service includes moments for personal reflection and meaningful closure of the current year, combined with words of hope for the year ahead. Premieres ... read more

Rosh Hashanah 2020 (5781) Let's ensure everyone enjoys a sweet new year! In partnership with the Rabbinical Association, JFS will provide Rosh Hashanah holiday meals for approximately 150 households in the local Jewish community. The need is expected to be higher this year due to the economic and health crisis. Donations are needed to help purchase foods for a traditional holiday meal. JFS ... read more

Join us for an Art Talk, “Connection to Place” Thursday, July 30 at 4:00 PM Molly Hess, JFS Buttonwood Committee Member and Christine Boutros, Grants and Awards Manager of Charlotte Street Foundation will discuss the theme “Connection to Place” and how it relates to four pieces in the current Connection show. Access the Art Talk Zoom link: Watch Now These are the pieces that ... read more

A virtual program with Laura Gilman and Kelly Loeb Learn the latest about Older Adult Services at JFS. Our programs address aging-related topics such as living independently, transportation, health, mobility, grief, isolation, emotional concerns, and more. With Coronavirus on our minds, we will discuss Trauma-Informed Care, and how this paradigm can help us manage during these uncertain ... read more