October 2021
Manheim Community Garden
Limit of 8 people for each time slot. RSVP required.
Find out more »November 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 »December 2021
Community Blood Center Drive
Roll up your sleeves with The New Reform Temple and give blood at a donor center! Our goal is to collect enough units to save 45 lives which means we need at least 15 donations made between 12/1/21 & 12/3/21. To attribute your donation to The New Reform Temple, give the Group Code when you register at the donor center: KCZQ Please bring a photo ID and face covering to your donation. Additionally, bring this flyer, or offer the above…
Find out more »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 »January 2022
KC Scholars Volunteers Needed
KC Scholar provides the means – through scholarships, financial incentives to promote college savings, and support services – for low and modest income high school and adult students to 17 regional institutions for those who likely would not have otherwise attended or completed college. NRT members are invited to volunteer in reviewing student scholarship application essays and recommendations. The KC Scholars volunteer opportunity is 100% virtual, includes orientation training, and involves 18-20 hours between mid-March and early April. Apply online…
Find out more »March 2022
Passover Food Drive Now – March 29
Join us in ensuring that everyone in our Jewish community celebrates passover and can enjoy a festive Seder and observe the traditional holiday customs! You can help brighten the holiday for 170 families in greater Kansas City by donating the following kosher-for-Passover foods: matzah ball soup mix, grape juice, matzah, macaroons, and dessert mix. Collecting items now through March 29, 2022 at donation barrels at the JCC and JFS Brookside (425 E 63rd St, KCMO). A gift of $36 will…
Find out more »Judging the MCHE Annual Essay Contest
This inspiring organization teaches the history of the Holocaust, applying its lessons to counter indifference, intolerance and genocide. The contest is open to students’ grades 8-12. This year’s theme is Auschwitz and the Hungarian Deportations. Action Plan: A Zoom judge’s orientation will be conducted on March 31 at 4:30pm to discuss the theme and judging procedures. You can register with the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0of-mtqz4sE9xBmwS 5pQhgiAvYGv1X3h- If you’re unable to attend this Zoom session, MCHE can send you the video. Judges…
Find out more »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.
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