December 2021
Operation Breakthrough: Non-perishable Food Drive
The mission of Operation Breakthrough is to provide a safe, loving, and educational environment for children in poverty and to empower their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education. The New Reform Temple will be collecting non-perishable food items from November 28 through December 5, 2021 at the Hanukkah Menorah Lighting ceremony at Unity Temple on the Plaza – 707 W. 47th St. Suggested items are pasta, canned spaghetti sauce, rice, boxed mac & cheese, boxed soups and canned goods.…
Find out more »Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
The New Reform Temple Second Annual Menorah Lighting November 28 – December 5 on the Plaza Each night of Hanukkah we will be lighting our inspiring nine foot outdoor menorah on the side patio of Unity Temple on the Plaza at the corner of West 47th Street and Jefferson across the street from Bo Lings Chinese Restaurant. Garage parking is available on the west side of Unity Temple. The eight menorah lightings will take place each night starting the evening…
Find out more »Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
The New Reform Temple Second Annual Menorah Lighting November 28– December 5 on the Plaza Each night of Hanukkah we will be lighting our inspiring nine foot outdoor menorah on the side patio of Unity Temple on the Plaza at the corner of West 47th Street and Jefferson across the street from Bo Lings Chinese Restaurant. Garage parking is available on the west side of Unity Temple. The eight menorah lightings will take place each night starting the evening of…
Find out more »March 2022
Believe in Purim
Join the greater KC Jewish community for a Purim event like none other! There will be games, food, megillah, mitzvah opportunities and tons of fun as we take over Sporting KC’s home, Children’s Mercy Park, to celebrate. Come dressed as your favorite Ted Lasso character, in a soccer-themed costume, or something unique to Kansas City or London. Believe In Purim: A Soccer-Themed Purim Event is organized and sponsored by congregations and Jewish organizations within the greater Kansas City area. This…
Find out more »June 2022
Shavuot – Tikkun Leil Shavuot
More information to come.
Find out more »Shavuot With Confirmation & Consecration
Join us for our Festival of Shavuot Service when we celebrate the Giving of Torah at Mount Sinai. We honor our high school students who have fulfilled their requirements for Confirmation. Plus, our new religious school students will celebrate their Consecration. Kiddush following the service.
Find out more »August 2022
Community Tisha B’Av Observances
In observance of Tisha B’Av, a community-wide observance outdoor service will take place on Saturday, August 6 at Congregation Beth Shalom. If inclement weather, the evening will be held in indoors at the congregation. Outdoor seating will be available and those who wish may bring blankets to sit on. The evening begins at 9:15 p.m. with schmooze and singing and will be followed by Havdalah and a Tisha B’Av MA’ARIV service beginning at 9:30 pm. The observance will include study…
Find out more »Community Tisha B’Av Observances
The community Tisha B’Av observance will continue on Sunday, August 7 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Kehilath Israel Synagogue. The movie, "Lonely Man of Faith a documentary about Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, a rabbinic scholar of Yeshiva University will be shown. The movie is about Modern Orthodoxy, and how Rabbi Soloveitchik’s frustration and conflicts as a man of faith influenced the balance of tradition and tension with change. A panel of rabbis including Rabbis Doug Alpert, Mark Glass, Stephanie Kramer…
Find out more »September 2022
Community-wide Selichot Program and Service
The Jewish community will come together to prepare for the High Holy Days at the annual community Selichot program and service on Saturday, September 17. There will be opportunities for multi-access participation. The evening will begin with a dessert reception at 8:00 p.m. followed by Havdalah at 8:45 p.m. At 9:00 p.m Jewish Guidance for Living in Turbulent Times will be the topic of a discussion led by Alan Morinis, founder of The Mussar Institute and a leading figure in…
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Tickets required.
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