News & Events
How to Reach Clergy in an Emergency
We have a new, easier way for you to reach us when an after-hours emergency arises:
Call our main number 913-663-4050 and dial zero (0).

Your call will be forwarded to an emergency line so our clergy can respond as soon as they are able.
Bar Mitzvah: Jason Persky
May 21
Dana and Ken Persky are proud to announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jason Persky, on May 21, 2022. Jason is a 7th grader at Oxford Middle School. He participates in Kesher, plays baseball and football. He enjoys cooking, baking and playing with his dog.

Jason's Mitzvah project focused on volunteering at Harvesters to help sort and repack food. The food he helped pack will be sent to local food pantries within Harvesters' network to help those dealing with food insecurity.
Click here for more info, including the menu of sweet treats!
Upcoming Events
Mitzvah Day 2022
It was great to be back with Mitzvah Day 2022! Thanks to the many amazing volunteers who came out to make a difference!!! The weather may have put some of the outdoor projects on delay, but it certainly didn't dampen the happy, buzzing mood felt throughout the building. Thanks to Brotherhood for the delicious hot dog lunch, and thanks to everyone who supported the day through supply and monetary donations. We'll have more information about the many Mitzvah Day accomplishments, coming soon.
B'nai Jehudah Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | 5:30 pm | via Zoom

It is important we have a quorum for the Annual Meeting. Please list the name of all attendees from your household who will be in attendance. Click here for more information about the Annual Meeting, including supporting information.

RSVP for the Annual Meeting here or call 913.663.4050 to RSVP. You will receive an emailed Zoom link to connect to the Annual Meeting once you have registered.
Lag B'Omer Study Break (for teens)
Thursday, May 19 | 5:00-7:00 pm | B'nai Jehudah Youth Lounge
Need a break from studying for finals/end of year tests? Join PBnJ in the youth lounge for some food and a sweet treat! Students in grades 7-12 are invited for a chill time and a couple of hours of relaxation! $10 per participant; Minimum of 5 students is required for this program to occur. 
Celebrate 50 Years of Women on the Bimah!
Friday, June 3 | 6:00 pm | B’nai Jehudah

Last July, we welcomed our first-ever female Senior Rabbi. Almost a year later, we are excited to host a special Erev Shabbat service, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sally J. Priesand, the first woman publicly ordained as rabbi. The service will be immediately followed by a free congregational dinner, sponsored by Sisterhood.

Sisterhood Arboretum Walk & Luncheon
Sunday, June 5 | 12:30 pm | B’nai Jehudah

Please join Sisterhood for a meaningful Installation, led by Rabbi Kramer, at the OP Arboretum. We'll welcome 7 new Directors to the Board! The afternoon begins with a complimentary Panera lunch & wine, followed by the installation ceremony and a stroll in the Monet Garden with your 'sister.' This event is free of charge, courtesy of Sisterhood!
All-Call for Tech Club Members!
All Ages Welcome to Inquire
Are you interested in A/V? Are you the go-to person for all things tech in your household? We invite you to join our Tech Club!

Our next three meetings are:
  • Sunday, May 22: 1:30-3:00 pm
  • Sunday, June 12: 1:30-3:00 pm
  • Sunday, June 22: 5:30-7:00 pm 

Learn how to run cameras/audio for Shabbat services or special events. Training, fun and cool equipment included.

Email Emily Williams at [email protected] if you are interested. Meeting times can be flexible, so reach out even if these times may not work for your schedule.
Sisterhood Father's Day Cards Sale
Click here for information about the Father's Day Card and Flower Bulbs sale!
Contact Pam Auerbach at [email protected] or Marcia Soltz at [email protected]
Mazel tov to these couples on their milestone May anniversaries!

Johanna & David Finkle (15)
Emily & Daniel Peizer (15)
Elizabeth & David Benditt (20)
Kathryn Bigelow & Adam Cohen (20)
Gwen & Alan Landever (20)
Lori & Jacob Goldstein (25)
Karen Reuben-Hallock & Alexander Hallock (25)
Tamara Lawson Schuster & Neal Schuster (25)
 Susan & Robert Galamba (30)
 Jill & Mark Katz (30)
Laurie & Mark Kirby (35)
Cheryl & Herbert Waxman (35)
Helen & Robert Bushman (40)
Cynthia Wendt & Steven Fehr (40)
Francine & Richard Kuhn (40)
Lisa & Mitchell Hamburg (40)
Rhonda & Stephen Levine (40)
Sharon & Jeffrey Mallin (40)
Susan & Glenn Abelson (50)
Cathy & Robert Winter (50)


We love celebrating anniversaries! Due to limited space, we list milestone anniversaries only. This includes every 5 years through 60; then, after 60, every year. We can't wait to list your next milestone anniversary!
Shabbat Happenings
May 20
6:00 pm: Shabbat in the Park on B'nai Jehudah's lawn; livestream on Facebook Live only

May 21
10:30 am: Shabbat Morning service, celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of Jason Persky

Please join us in worship in the building or virtually on Facebook Live or on Vimeo
Another scene from Mitzvah Day: Baking cookies for Micah Ministry. Thanks to Becca Dragon-Freiden for the photo, and to her family and the rest of the crew who made hundreds of cookies!
Community News
Career Assistance Available through Career Skills and Connections
Looking for career assistance, Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) and Jewish Family Services (JFS) can help. Career Skills and Connections is a joint program offering comprehensive job search guidance to professionals in the Kansas City Metro area. Providing executive coaching and employment assistance to individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds with a variety of work histories and experiences. Services include one-on-one career coaching addressing issues such as building your resume, mastering interviews, creating a compelling LinkedIn profile, and access to JVS’s network of local employers. Services are available virtually and in person at the JVS Office.

To join the program, individuals must be 18 years old or older, eligible to work in the United States, and have a high school diploma or GED. For more information and to register, contact Sabrina Simon at [email protected] or 816-895-2764.
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