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The JFS Legacy Society recognizes supporters who have informed us of their intent to leave a bequest, charitable trust, or other deferred gift to JFS, and those of blessed memory who have already provided such a gift.

Alice Jacks Achtenberg and David Achtenberg
Janet and Allen Agron
Diane and Steve Azorsky
Cathy Boyer-Shesol and Ron Shesol
Laura and Roman Breitberg
Bonnie and Herb Buchbinder
Caviar Family Foundation
Ann Morse Cohen*
Donna Gould Cohen
Sheryl and Ronald Davidow
Beatrice and Steven Fine
Sandi and Ed Fried
Gloria Gershun*
Martha Gershun and Don Goldman
Phyllis and Rudy Green
Judy and Rich Hastings
Jenny and John Isenberg
Marian Kaplan
Arlene and David Kaseff
Leibert Kaufman*
Joy and Stewart Koesten
Amanda and Brad Koffman
Rachel Krantz and Edward J. Goldstein
William L. Lee*
Paulla Levitch
Gail and Richard Lozoff
Aaron March
Kim and Adam Matsil
Vicky and Howard Mayer
Shanny and Eric Morgenstern
Shelah and James Mueth
Alana Muller and Marc Hammer
Brad Ordo
Aaron Rabinovitz*
Amy and Peter Shapiro
Denise and Scott Slabotsky
Kelly and Dan Somberg
Ann B. Stern
Jennifer and John Stolte
Shirley and Lewis White*
Anonymous (2)

* Of Blessed Memory

You can designate JFS as a beneficiary in your estate planning by specifying monetary, stock or real estate gifts; stipulating a percentage or remainder of your estate; or designating JFS as the beneficiary of your life insurance, annuity, IRA or retirement instruments. For more information on making a Legacy Society gift, or if you have designated JFS as a beneficiary and would like your name added to this list, contact Don Goldman, Executive Director and CEO, at dgoldman@jfskc.org,  or 913-327-8262.

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Upcoming Events

Apr
15
Thu
5:00 pm JFS L,L&L Virtual Yom Ha’Atzmaut...
JFS L,L&L Virtual Yom Ha’Atzmaut...
Apr 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Register to receive Zoom link for this FREE program Meghann Hennen, a Jewish preschool teacher, based in Cleveland, Ohio, discovered challah’s incredible impact on her life firsthand when she decided to start her own challah[...]
Apr
18
Sun
10:00 am JFS at The J Community Food Drive @ The J KC
JFS at The J Community Food Drive @ The J KC
Apr 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
5801 W 115th St., Overland Park. Help stock our Food Pantry! The mos t-needed items this month are canned fruit and vegetables and multi-purpose cleaner sprays. Drop off will be in the front circle drive where[...]
Apr
19
Mon
3:00 pm JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
JFS Virtual Happiness Habits
Apr 19 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Start your week off with a habit to help foster happiness! As we face ever changing uncertainty in our daily lives, we know there are habits that foster happiness regardless of our circumstances. Join us[...]
Apr
21
Wed
11:30 am JFS Grief and Loss Support
JFS Grief and Loss Support
Apr 21 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Meets first and third WednesdayThe ongoing support group is for individuals grieving fromthe death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunityto address issues of loss and grief within a Jewish spiritualcontext in a[...]
Apr
22
Thu
11:00 am JFS Nurses Virtual Support Group
JFS Nurses Virtual Support Group
Apr 22 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join a group of your peers along with a JFS licensed clinical professional and a registered nurse for: • Safe and confidential space • Peer support • Coping skills Space is limited. To join this[...]
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