The upcoming Holidays remind us that life is a sacred journey with unpredictable terrain. Join this expressive and supportive gathering along with Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick, Lezlie Zucker and Rabbi Javier Cattapan from Congregation Beth Torah as they share traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings. Thursday, August 31 6:30pm at Village Shalom This service, along with personal ... read more
How to Stay Independent as You Age Learn, Laugh & Love Series As we age, some things in life become more challenging. This workshop will share resources and strategies to help older adults live safely, with autonomy and dignity. Older adults and their adult children are invited to start the discussion and understand the many options available that can help you more effectively plan ... read more
The upcoming High Holidays remind us that life is a sacred journey with unpredictable terrain. Each year that inevitably brings along its assortment of joy and sorrow reminds us to prepare ourselves internally to meet all that life offers, moving towards wholeness with courage and understanding. Join this expressive and supportive gathering as we share traditional and contemporary prayers, ... read more
By Cari Boasberg CSC Program Manager The number one request of a professional career coach at Career Skills & Connections (CSC) is for a resume review. This summer, for new clients, CSC will schedule free 30-minute resume review sessions. At this review you can learn more about CSC services and job search workshops. CSC services are delivered in three formats: 1) Career Coaching with ... read more
Join Rabbi Shaya Katz of the KC Kollel for The Golden Years in Jewish Sources on Thursday, July 20, 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the Jewish Community Campus. Participants will explore the spiritual significance of aging and how the Torah guides our perspective of aging. Topics of discussion will include: “Who you were, who you are and who you can still be.” Reservations are requested by calling ... read more
The faces of hunger in America are both familiar and hidden from view, yet they are all too real and far too many. Congregation Beth Shalom, Jewish Family Services and Episcopal Community Services are joining together to host This Is Hunger, an interactive experience on wheels (literally, it’s a big rig) coming to Kansas City through MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. Congregation Beth ... read more
Congratulations to Jewish Family Services Older Adult Care Management Team Manager Laura Gilman! She was recently presented with the Field Instructor of the Year award for Avila University's Social Work program. Laura holds a bachelor’s degree from Goucher College, a master’s degree in clinical social work from University of Maryland and a master’s degree in Jewish communal service from Towson ... read more
Bar Method Kansas City is offering a free class for friends of JFS on Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30pm in Leawood. Tuesday, June 6th, 6:30pm Bar Method Kansas City 5215 W. 116th Place Leawood, KS 66211 913-339-9348 This is a special class for friends of Jewish Family Services. The class is free, but kindly consider a donation to JFS at class of $25 or more. To reserve your spot in class, access ... read more
Join professional educator Marlene Katz for an interactive program on how kindness can positively impact your life and build a stronger community around you. Thursday, June 15, 2017 1:00 - 2:00 pm Jewish Community Campus Boardroom 5801 W. 115th Street Overland Park, KS Words and acts of kindness can bridge the differences between us. Kindness offers a warm welcome to both friends and ... read more
One in ten older adults have experienced some form of elder abuse. It can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, abandonment or self-neglect. Join older adults, caregivers and professionals – including law enforcement, clinicians, social workers, EMTs, nurses and firefighters – to learn: • Who’s at risk. • What older adults can do to stay in charge and advocate for themselves and ... read more
