Jewish Community Center News

Edward Coffield, Artistic Director of the New Jewish Theatre, has announced two exciting, live and in-person performances to take place in the Fall and Winter of 2021.

This is the 12th annual KC SuperStar, Kansas City’s high school singing competition a la “American Idol/The Voice”. KC SuperStar is produced by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (The J). 

Houston Grand Opera will present its 2021-22 season live and in person after a year of reimagining the artform in a virtual format through the 2020-21 HGO Digital season.

Twenty-two of the finest high school singers* from the across the metro have been selected as semifinalists for KC SuperStar 2021! These singers were selected during virtual auditions held in early April. (NOTE: A complete list of the semifinalists appears at the end of this release.)

The Vexler Theater, in the Barshop Jewish Community Center, is closing after 22 years.

This year the Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival celebrates its 36th Season The Festival will stream films virtually Saturday, April 24 – Thursday, May 14. 

On Sunday, March 21, 2:00 PM (EST), the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (with lead sponsorship from the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene) will spearhead a global presentation of the second annual virtual Third Seder to celebrate the inspiring Passover story as well as the worldwide revival of Yiddish culture.

Gallery Players and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus has announced their next virtual program on Saturday, March 6 beginning at 7:15PM. Performed and recorded in NYC just for their Columbus audience, WE JUST MOVE ON! Songs of Kander and Ebb is going to be a virtual event you won't want to miss!

Gallery Players and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus (Columbus JCC) has announced the production and virtual screenings of I do, I do; Book and lyrics by Tom Jones, Music by Harvey Schmidt.

Are you looking to lift your spirit in song while enjoying the joys of Yiddish culture?

The Jewish Repertory Theatre will present a filmed staged reading of 'Holiday Shorts' by Hank Kimmel, available for digital download, December 10-30, 2020. This is the second selection in a series of Five Staged Readings, performed on the JRT stage and seen, through the magic of video, wherever audiences choose to enjoy.

The Austin Jewish Film Festival will celebrate its 18th year, a year of significance.

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company kicks off their 2020-2021 season in collaboration with The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, with the production of OH MY GOD, by renowned Israeli playwright, Anat Gov.

Virtual events have been free through Bookworks and its publishing parters all spring and summer, with sales driven from its website. All virtual events take place on Zoom. To obtain links, RSVP to rsvp@bkwrks.com with the author's name in the subject line.

Ten high school students* from the across the metro have been selected as finalists for KC SuperStar 2020! The Top 10 were announced in a virtual live-streamed program featuring mini-performances by all 23 semifinalists.

Mildred's Umbrella Theater has put a hold on live productions until December 2020, to insure the safety of patrons and artists. 

The Jewish Community Center Book and Arts Fair in partnership with the Hebrew Benevolent Loan Association will be presenting A Conversation with Author Marv Dubin, on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from noon to 1pm. The event will be an interactive zoom discussion streaming through YouTube live.

The White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) will present the Kansas City Jewish Film Festival virtually for the first time ever. That means you can enjoy this entertaining three-week festival (Aug. 2-19) right from your own home! See 12-award-winning films and enjoy the flexibility of watching the films at any time within each film's 48-hour window.  These unique stories come from all over the world and feature Jewish filmmakers, directors, actors and stories.

Ten high school students* from the across the metro have been selected as finalists for KC SuperStar 2020! The Top 10 were announced in a virtual live-streamed program featuring mini-performances by all 23 semifinalists.

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo and Camp Centerland at the Irving M. Shuman campgrounds, has announced that Camp will be open this summer, continuing a 90-year legacy of bringing meaningful summer experiences to children and their families.