Kansas City Jewish Chronicle

Jewish Federation of Kansas City will host its third annual pickleball tournament at  Chicken N Pickle Overland Park on Sunday, Nov. 1. The tournament will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is open to players of all skill levels. The tournament is intended to be a day of fun, friendly competition and a celebration of community. The day serves as a fundraiser for Federation, supporting its mission to sustain and enhance Jewish life in Kansas City and around the world.

The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City made history on September 24. During the largest-ever “Foundation for Our Future” event, JCF’s biannual celebration of legacy giving, leaders unveiled the most significant financial initiative since the Foundation was established in 1959. Nearly 200 people gathered at The 1900 Building for the relaunch of the Bushman Community Endowment program, which includes a record $5 million matching grant from the Stanley J.

Although the first candle of Hanukkah won’t be lit until December 4th, Jewish Family Services (JFS) is already getting into the holiday spirit and preparing for one of its favorite traditions, the annual Hanukkah Project. Through the program, JFS helps make Hanukkah brighter for more than 300 individuals and families, from young children to older adults. Through the support of the community, participating clients receive wrapped gifts and gift cards.

The Chronicle's story on Avinoam Sachs, the Israeli freshman pitching for MCC, caught the detail that matters most: for many of his teammates, he is the first Jewish person, let alone the first Israeli, they have ever met. His story is an American one, a young man bringing his fastball and his identity to a Kansas City diamond.

General Oppenheimer was the son of Doris Jones Stein, and the stepson of Dr. Jules Stein, founder of Music Corporation of America (MCA). He was born in Kansas City, MO, and attended Harvard University, where he studied anthropology. His service in the United States Marie Corps spanned three major conflicts: World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War. He reached the level of Brigadier General.

Details Category: Community News The following bowlers achieved high scores during the Sunday B’nai B’rith Bowling League at Ward Parkway Lanes. If you are interested in joining the bowling league for the 2026-27 season in a fun, competitive and social atmosphere, contact Christopher Eldredge at (816)896-4783, , or Stuart Pollack at (913) 957-3716, .

The following bowlers achieved high scores during the Sunday B’nai B’rith Bowling League at Ward Parkway Lanes. If you are interested in joining the bowling league for the 2026-27 season in a fun, competitive and social atmosphere, contact Christopher Eldredge at (816)896-4783, , or Stuart Pollack at (913) 957-3716, .

Made to adorn a bride on her wedding day, this silver headdress is decorated with colorful enamel details. On the piece that would have sat at the top of her forehead, “mazel tov” is written in orange enamel. The headdress was made in Afghanistan around 1870. There was a Jewish population in Afghanistan for at least a thousand years, with some scholars arguing that Afghan Jewish communities date back to the Babylonian Exile. The largest Jewish communities were in Herat and Kabul.

Members of the community are invited to join a 12-step group meeting on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. This meeting follows an Al-Anon step-study format but is open to people from all recovery groups. The meeting is for Jewish people and those who are part of the Jewish community, whether they are curious about the 12 steps or already familiar with them. The group meets at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in Stacy’s Study at Congregation Beth Shalom. Email with questions.

From "The Godfather" and "Goodfellas" to countless books, movies and television shows, Americans have long been fascinated by organized crime. But one part of that history has largely faded from popular memory: the Jewish mob. Myron Sugerman, author of "The Chronicles of the Last Jewish Gangster: From Meyer to Myron," will discuss the history of Jewish organized crime at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Kehilath Israel Synagogue (10501 Conser, Overland Park, Kansas 66212).