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Calendar and congregation directory
Friday, November 11
(Veterans Day)
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Light Shabbat candles at 4:49 p.m. Beth Torah’s Beit Midrash with Todd Stettner
All are welcome to join Congregation Beth Torah on Veterans Day to celebrate Shabbat and learn with Todd Stettner, a local Civil War buff. The evening will include Erev Shabbat Services (the only part being livestreamed), catered dinner from Crazy Good Eats, and Keeping the Faith: Judaism at the Front with Todd Stettner. Stettner will share how the Union and Confederate soldiers practiced Judaism, the origins of Jewish Chaplaincy, and more. Visit beth-torah.org to learn more and RSVP. 6:30
to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 12
(Parashat Vayeira)
Shabbat ends at 5:48 p.m. B’nai Jehudah Havdalah at WWI Memorial
Meet Rabbi Brazner at the base of the WWI Memorial above the WWI museum entrance. Veterans will be honored as attendees welcome the new week at Havdalah. Bring your own lawn chair. 6
to 6:30 p.m.
Monday, November 14
JFS Mindful Monday
JFS offers a weekly mindfulness experience, anchored in science, to enhance overall well-being and meet challenges of everyday life. Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS YouBeYou, and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and Julia Grimm, LMLP, JFS Therapist will lead the sessions. Registration is required at jfskc.org. 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Trivia Night benefiting Parkinson’s Programming at The J
Join host Nick Haines from KCPT for an evening of trivia from the 1960s-70s.There will be three rounds of trivia with one winner per round and a grand prize winner at the end. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Proceeds will help to fund the Parkinson’s Programming at The J. Register by Nov. 12. at thejkc.org/events. Contact Dawn Aronoff, dawna@thejkc.org, with any questions. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, November 15
Five Steps to a Better You at B’nai Jehudah (Class 4)
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah is partnering with The Mussar Institute to host Five Steps to a Better You, a course offered only to the Kansas City Jewish community. Learn to become a better version of yourself through the ancient Jewish wisdom and practice of Mussar in this 5-week course. Register at ttcbj.com/fivesteps22. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 16
BIAV Parasha Shiur
A weekly Parasha class with Rabbi Mark Glass at Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner. Virtual — contact the BIAV office at 913-341-2444 or assist@biav.org for more information or the Zoom link. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
JFS Grief and Loss Support
The ongoing support group is for individuals grieving from the death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunity to address issues of loss and grief within a Jewish spiritual context. The program is co-facilitated by Lauren Glass, LCSW and Rabbi Mark Levin. Register by contacting Molly McGurk, LCSW - JFS Director of Mental Health Services at 913-3278298 or mmcgurk@jfskc.org. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, November 17
JFS Parenting Skills Workshop
Join JFS for a free Parenting Skills Workshop, “Caring Through Play” featuring Kerry Scott, JFS Clinical Manager and Therapist. JFS is partnering with the Kansas City Public Library and PJ Library for this program. The program will take place at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Library, 4801 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri. This program is designed for adults. For more information, email Jodi Perelmuter, JFS Family Life Education Director, at jperelmuter@jfskc.org. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Acclaimed Author Series: Dr. Adam Stern
The community is invited to experience the next author in The Jewish Community Center’s (The J) Acclaimed Author Series presented by Jewish Experiences, a collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J. Dr. Adam Stern will discuss his book, “Committed: Dispatches from a Psychiatrist in Training”. This program is in partnership with Jewish Family Services and Sondra Wallace, JFS’ Director of Mental Health Programs will serve as moderator. This program is free, but registration is required at thejkc.org/aas. 7 p.m.
Friday, November 18
Light Shabbat candles at 4:44 p.m.
Saturday, November 19
(Parashat Chayei Sarah)
Shabbat ends at 5:44 p.m.
Sunday, November 20
JFS Food Pantry Community Drive
Jewish Family Services, in partnership with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City, will host its monthly drive-up communitywide food drive in the front circle drive the Jewish Community Campus. Visit jfskc.org for more information. 10
a.m. to 12 p.m.
Monday, November 21
JFS Mindful Monday
JFS offers a weekly mindfulness experience, anchored in science, to enhance overall well-being and meet challenges of everyday life. Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS YouBeYou, and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and Julia Grimm, LMLP, JFS Therapist will lead the sessions. Registration is required at jfskc.org. 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday, November 22
Five Steps to a Better You at B’nai Jehudah (Class 5)
The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah is partnering with The Mussar Institute to host Five Steps to a Better You, a course offered only to the Kansas City Jewish community. Learn to become a better version of yourself through the ancient Jewish wisdom and practice of Mussar in this 5-week course. Register at ttcbj.com/fivesteps22. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 23
BIAV Parasha Shiur
A weekly Parasha class with Rabbi Mark Glass at Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner. Virtual — contact the BIAV office at 913-341-2444 or assist@biav.org for more information or the Zoom link. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday, November 25
(Rosh Chodesh Kislev Day 2)
Light Shabbat candles at 4:40 p.m.
Saturday, November 26
(Parashat Toldot)
Shabbat ends at 5:41 p.m.
Monday, November 28
JFS Mindful Monday
JFS offers a weekly mindfulness experience, anchored in science, to enhance overall wellbeing and meet challenges of everyday life. Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS YouBeYou, and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and Julia Grimm, LMLP, JFS Therapist will lead the sessions. Registration is required at jfskc.org. 11:30 a.m. to
12 p.m.
Wednesday, November 30
Beth Shalom Sisterhood PrayerWorks
Join a group for collective prayer for those in need of physical, emotional or spiritual healing. Rickie Haith facilitates the group over Zoom every month under the auspices of Beth Shalom Sisterhood. Call Haith at 913-341-8707 for the Zoom link, information or to leave a name for healing. 11
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. BIAV Parasha Shiur
A weekly Parasha class with Rabbi Mark Glass at Congregation Beth Israel Abraham & Voliner. Virtual — contact the BIAV office at 913-341-2444 or assist@biav.org for more information or the Zoom link. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday, December 2
Light Shabbat candles at 4:38 p.m.
Saturday, December 3
(Parshat Vayeitzei)
Shabbat ends at 5:39 p.m.
Sunday, December 4
Pre-Hanukkah Service of Spiritual Renewal
Join Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick, Lezlie Zucker, and Rabbi Mark Glass at Village Shalom to share traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings in preparation for the upcoming Hanukkah season. All are welcome, and masks are required. RSVP to chaplaincy@jfskc.org. Include your name, number in your party and email address. More information can be found at jfskc. org/event/pre-hanukkah-service-of-spiritualrenewal. 3 to 4 p.m.
Monday, December 5
JFS Mindful Monday
JFS offers a weekly mindfulness experience, anchored in science, to enhance overall wellbeing and meet challenges of everyday life. Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS YouBeYou, and Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and Julia Grimm, LMLP, JFS Therapist will lead the sessions. Registration is required at jfskc.org. 11:30 a.m. to
12 p.m.
directory of congregations
CHABAD HOUSE | 6201 Indian Creek Drive, Overland Park, KS 66207 | Lubavitch | Rabbi Mendy Wineberg | 913-649-4852 | chabadkc.org CHABAD ON THE PLAZA | 4735 Belleview Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64112 | Lubavitch | Rabbi Yitzhak Itkin | 816-979-1741 | plazachabad.com CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL ABRAHAM & VOLINER | 9900 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS 66212 | Orthodox | Rabbi Mark Glass | 913-341-2444 | biav.org CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM | 14200 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66223 | Conservative | Rabbi David Glickman, Rabbi Beryl Padorr, Hazzan Tahl Ben-Yehuda | 913-647-7279 | bethshalomkc.org CONGREGATION BETH TORAH | 6100 W. 127th Street, Overland Park, KS 66209 | Reform | Rabbi Javier Cattapan, Founding Rabbi Mark Levin | 913-498-2212 | beth-torah.org CONGREGATION KOL AMI | Meets at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64114 | Non-Affiliated/Progressive | Rabbi Doug Alpert | 913-642-9000 | kolamikc.com DOWNTOWN MINYAN | Harzfeld’s Building, 1111 Main Street, Suite 900, Kansas City, MO 64105 | Volunteer-led | 816-471-1060 or 816-695-3930 | email firsttiger@aol.com KEHILATH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE | 10501 Conser, Overland Park, KS 66212 | Traditional | Rabbi Moshe Grussgott, Hazzan Aron Hayoun, Rabbi Emeritus Herbert J. Mandl, Ph.D. | 913-642-1880 | kisyn.org TEMPLE ISRAEL | Meets at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66208 | Reform | Rabbi Jacques Cukierkorn | 913-940-1011 THE NEW REFORM TEMPLE | 7100 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64114 | Reform | Rabbi Alan Londy | 816-523-7809 | thenewreformtemple.com THE SHUL CHABAD OF LEAWOOD | 5051 W. 134th Street, Leawood, KS 66209 | Lubavitch| Rabbi Mendy Wineberg, Rabbi Schneur Perman | 913-205-9524 | facebook.com/ChabadLeawood THE TEMPLE, CONGREGATION B’NAI JEHUDAH | 12320 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66209 | Reform | Rabbi Stephanie Kramer, Rabbi Caitlin Brazner, Rabbi Rachel Rothstein | 913-663-4050 | bnaijehudah.org TORAH LEARNING CENTER | 8800 W. 103rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 | Lubavitch | Rabbi Benzion Friedman | 913-385-5770
Outside of the Kansas City area:
TEMPLE ADATH JOSEPH | 102 N. 17th Street, St. Joseph, MO 64502 | Reform | Rabbi Linda Steigman | 813-279-3179 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM | 4200 SW. Munson Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604 | Reform | Rabbi Sam Stern | 785-272-6040 | templebethsholomtopeka.org LAWRENCE JEWISH COMMUNITY CONGREGATION | 917 Highland Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044 | Non-denominational | 785-841-7636 | lawrencejcc.org MANHATTAN JEWISH CONGREGATION | 1509 Wreath Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66053 | Non-denominational | 785-841-7636 | mhkjc.org
