The New Reform Temple
A progressive and intimate Jewish community in the heart of Kansas City
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • History
    • Rabbi’s Welcome
    • Our Team
    • News
      • What’s New
      • Email Archives
      • Email Sign Up
    • Cemetery
    • Contact Us
  • Worship
    • Shabbat
    • Holidays
    • Streaming
    • Lifecycle Support
    • Music
    • Holocaust Scroll
  • Learn
    • Religious School
    • Bar/Bat Mitzvah
    • Confirmation
    • Adult Learning
    • Conversion
  • Get Involved
    • Programs & Activities
    • Social Action
  • Members
    • Make a Payment
  • Join
  • Give
  •  
  •  
groundbreaking

It’s Official

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

NRTOMORROW… the renovation project of The New Reform Temple building…has officially commenced. Hours of dedication, creativity and hard work have made this beginning possible. Despite the stormy morning, the NRT community gathered on Sunday, May 16 for a groundbreaking – indoor version. Excitement for the project filled the air. The presence of Mayor Quinton Lucas, and KCMO City Manager Brian Platt was most appreciated. They emphasized how important The New Reform Temple is the foundation of the civic life of Kansas City. Key players in this project were recognized: Dominique Davison of DRAW Architecture, Ryan Warman of Pearce Construction, Tom Isenberg, President, Lynn Poskin, chairperson, and Rabbi Alan Londy. Recognition was given to all the committee members who have worked to make this project a reality. Most importantly, the members of the synagogue who support this project were overjoyed about what the congregation has accomplished together. The restoration will most probably take 4-6 months to complete. The New Reform Temple is excited about this project and about its future as the premier congregation of Kansas City.

If you weren’t able to join us, you can watch the video of the event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf93TSmoxpY

Photos will scroll automatically, or you can use the arrows (< >) below the image to explore the gallery.

groundbreaking 1
groundbreaking 2
groundbreaking 3
groundbreaking 4
groundbreaking 5
groundbreaking 6

More News »

Related Posts

HHD

Community, Featured, High Holy Days, Holidays

High Holy Days 2026

Tickets for High Holy Day services have been mailed to members. As always, guests of current members or persons unaffiliated with The New Reform Temple are welcome to join our congregation for the High Holy Days. Guest tickets should be requested by contacting the Temple. There is a suggested donation of $180 per person (except […]

Levinsky sermon

Community, Featured, Rabbi Levinsky

Rabbi Levinsky Sermon: August 28

This Shabbat, I want us to think about something we do every day: talk about other people. Judaism calls harmful speech lashon hara. One thing that makes avoiding lashon hara difficult is that the words we say to another can be true and still cause harm. The question is not only whether our words are accurate. We also […]

Levinsky sermon

Community, Featured, Rabbi Levinsky

Rabbi Levinsky Sermon: August 21

This Shabbat, I want us to think about gratitude as more than something we feel when life goes our way. Jewish tradition asks us to make gratitude a way of living. The first words traditionally spoken each morning are Modeh Ani. “I give thanks before You.” We say them before we know what the day will bring. […]

About

The New Reform Temple is a progressive and intimate Jewish community in the heart of Kansas City.

© 2025 The New Reform Temple

Contact Us

7100 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64114

e: info@thenewreformtemple.com
p: 816-523-7809

Quick Links

  • Calendar
  • News
  • Streaming
  • Shabbat
  • Religious School
  • Become a Member

Social Media

white URJ logo; says URJ, Union for Reform Judaism and RJ Web Builder 3.0
© URJ 2026