April 2022
Mitzvah Day
"It is not incumbent upon you to complete the work, but neither are you at liberty to desist from it." Ethics of the Fathers 2:16 The New Reform Temple Mitzvah Day Sunday, April 24 There will be no Religious School on this day so that everyone can participate in a mitzvah. NRT members may volunteer at one of the outdoor family-friendly locations: Rakeover Project at JFS Brookside Food Pantry (all ages): Yard clean-up, raking, pulling weeds, sweeping walkways,etc. Help to…
Find out more »May 2022
Put Food in a Car and a Smile on a Face
Unity Southeast Church (3421 E. Meyer Blvd., KCMO) joins with community volunteers and Harvester's to distribute perishable/non-perishable foods and household necessities to families who are less fortunate than ourselves. NRT members are invited to volunteer from 1:30-4:00pm on the 4th Friday of May, June, July and August. Volunteers will help unload, organize and give food and other necessities to many of KC's at-risk families. If you have any questions, please contact Andy Wolff at campandy@me.com or 913-481-3738 or Suzy Block…
Find out more »June 2022
JFS Healthy Snack & Toilet Tissue Drive
JFS will provide granola and/or fruitbars, etc. and toilet tissue to people in our community who can't afford healthy food and basic household supplies. Between June 1 and September 1, we will be collecting these items at the Temple. Details regarding drop-off hours will be posted in the Temple's weekly email.
Find out more »Put Food in a Car and a Smile on a Face
Unity Southeast Church (3421 E. Meyer Blvd., KCMO) joins with community volunteers and Harvester's to distribute perishable/non-perishable foods and household necessities to families who are less fortunate than ourselves. NRT members are invited to volunteer from 1:30-4:00pm on the 4th Friday of May, June, July and August. Volunteers will help unload, organize and give food and other necessities to many of KC's at-risk families. If you have any questions, please contact Andy Wolff at campandy@me.com or 913-481-3738 or Suzy Block…
Find out more »September 2022
Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeves and give blood at a donor center! To attribute your donation to The New Reform Temple, give the below Group Code: KCZQ when you register. Appointments are strongly recommended. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org, or call Cierra Arterburn at 816.352.5372 or by email at carterburn@gmail.com
Find out more »JFS High Holy Day Food Drive
One-sixth of Americans do not have enough food to eat. People in our community do not have money, even with government support, to make it to the end of the month. Our support of the Jewish Family Service’s Food Pantry in Brookside is an effective way to address this need. Donations can be dropped-off at NRT during the week, at Shabbat services or during Religious School. Please, no perishables. If you have questions, please contact Donna Holmes at cholmes56@kc.rr.com JFS…
Find out more »October 2022
Operation Breakthrough Sweet Potato & Marshmallow Drive
Operation Breakthrough provides a safe and loving environment for children in poverty. The organization offers assistance to at risk families through advocacy, childcare, donations, health care and emergency aid. Donations of sweet potatoes and marshmallows may be dropped off at NRT during the week, during Shabbat services no later than November 3rd or at Religious School no later than October 30th.
Find out more »JFS Hanukkah Gift Card Drive
Our congregation partners with JFS to provide gift cards to economically challenged families. Gift cards allow families to choose correct sizes and styles, shop for groceries or support a family member. From now - November 25, you may purchase gift cards from Target or Walmart in increments of $25 only please. Gift cards may be brought to Religious School or mailed to the Temple (by November 21) at 7100 Main Street, KCMO 64114.
Find out more »February 2023
Spread the Love Food Drive
Please bring your favorite family "spreadables" to the Temple during the month of February. There is a barrel right inside the front door where you can drop them off. Donations will be taken to the Brookside JFS Food Pantry, on Tuesday, February 28.
Find out more »March 2023
Passover Food Drive
Join JFS in ensuring that everyone in our Jewish community can celebrate Passover, enjoying a festive Seder and observing the traditional holiday customs! You can help brighten the holiday for 225 families in Kansas City by making a financial contribution or donating items to Jewish Family Services Passover Holiday Food Drive. Passover Food Items Needed: Grape juice Matzah ball soup mix Boxes of matzah Baking mixes Potato starch Matzah cake meal Matzah meal Items can be donated from now through…
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