National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Kansas City Section

National Council of Jewish Women, Greater Kansas City Section National Council of Jewish Women is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action.

Domestic Violence – A Different PerspectiveSince October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the September meeting wil...
09/08/2026

Domestic Violence – A Different Perspective

Since October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the September meeting will focus on that issue and how we can help save lives. We will hear from Jackson Katz, a well-known and respected domestic violence prevention advocate who started the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program. GGS members and guests will view his TED talk: Violence Against Women — It's a Men's Issue that presents a different understanding of domestic violence. We also expect a speaker from a local domestic violence shelter. Reminder - all monthly GGS programs are free and open to the public. Guests are welcome.

The Advocacy Action will be collecting non-perishable food and new toys and books for children ages 1 through 17 in shelters.

Monday, September 28, 2026
4 - 5:30 pm
Colonial Church in Prairie Village, Social Hall
7039 Mission Road, Prairie Village

JWT is a member of GGS.

Beth Liss and Rita Cortes, two of our members, will be recognized at Jewish Heritage Night at the K for their work durin...
09/03/2026

Beth Liss and Rita Cortes, two of our members, will be recognized at Jewish Heritage Night at the K for their work during the Maccabi Games. We thank Beth and Rita as well as all of our members and the greater community who coordinated this event, served meals, hosted students, or volunteered in any way. It was a great success, and we appreciate your support!

Dear Members,Let’s Celebrate Together!For more than 130 years, women in Kansas City have come together through the Natio...
09/02/2026

Dear Members,

Let’s Celebrate Together!

For more than 130 years, women in Kansas City have come together through the National Council of Jewish Women of Greater Kansas City to make a difference in the lives of women, children, and families. Through volunteer service, advocacy, education, philanthropy, and friendship, generations of members have created a remarkable legacy of impact.

Today, we are excited to announce the beginning of our next chapter.

After more than two years of thoughtful consideration, our organization has voted to become an independent local nonprofit organization. And with that change comes a new name that captures the heart of who we are and where we are headed:

Jewish Women Together (formerly NCJWOFKC)

Together, we honor the legacy of NCJW and the women who built it.
Together, we live the Jewish value of tikkun olam—repairing the world through action.
Together, we create meaningful connections and lifelong friendships.
Together, we support and strengthen our Kansas City community.
Together, we inspire the next generation of Jewish women leaders.

Our name may be changing, but the spirit, relationships, values, and commitment that have defined us for more than 130 years remain strong.
Most importantly, we are still us. We are women coming together to put Jewish values into action, strengthen our community, learn from one another, build friendships, and create meaningful change.

We invite you to celebrate this new beginning with us—and, just as importantly, to help shape what comes next.

This is our next chapter. And we are writing it together.

JWT Board of Directors

09/01/2026

After two years of careful consideration, our Board of Directors has voted to become an independent local non-profit. This decision follows structural changes at the National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. including an advocacy-only focus, and restrictions on local control over programming, operations, and staffing. Independence ensures we can safeguard the work our members value most, while expanding our impact and engagement right here in Kansas City. We are proud to introduce our new name: Jewish Women Together (JWT): Where Values Inspire Action

Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00 pm, mark your calendars to attend an important, in-person meeting in the Social Hall at The J. During this meeting, we will vote on disassociating from NCJW and adopting new bylaws.

Through our Period Project, we donate and distribute menstrual products to meet the needs of middle and high school stud...
08/31/2026

Through our Period Project, we donate and distribute menstrual products to meet the needs of middle and high school students in our community. We currently work with 23 schools, and one organization. If you are intersted in volunteering with this program, email the office at [email protected].

We are volunteering to help pack produce bags for JFS. Join us September 8th from 2:00-3:30 at the JFS warehouse 9700 E...
08/28/2026

We are volunteering to help pack produce bags for JFS. Join us September 8th from 2:00-3:30 at the JFS warehouse 9700 E 56th, building B, Raytown, Mo.

Volunteers will rotate around a table filling bags with produce. Expect to be on your feet for the duration.

Go to "Events" on our website to sign up.

After two years of careful consideration, our Board of Directors has voted to become an independent local non-profit. Th...
08/27/2026

After two years of careful consideration, our Board of Directors has voted to become an independent local non-profit. This decision follows structural changes at the National Council of Jewish Women, Inc. including an advocacy-only focus, and restrictions on local control over programming, operations, and staffing. Independence ensures we can safeguard the work our members value most, while expanding our impact and engagement right here in Kansas City. We are proud to introduce our new name: Jewish Women Together (JWT): Where Values Inspire Action

Your voice and participation are important as we move forward. We invite members to learn more about Jewish Women Together (JWT) at one of two informational Q&A sessions (all meetings are members only):

Tuesday, August 25 at 9:30 am or
Thursday, August 27 at 5:30 pm

Location: Both sessions will be held in the Social Hall at The J.

On Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00 pm, mark your calendars to attend an important, in-person meeting in the Social Hall at The J. During this meeting, we will vote on disassociating from NCJW and adopting new bylaws.

08/25/2026

We need volunteers!
All hands on Deck to Help with Honey!!!

We learned today the post office has changed the rules around shipping packages, and that every package needs a tracking code. To meet this requirement, we have to reprint the address labels and attach them. We need all the help we can get on Tuesday to get through this as quickly as possible so we can get them in the mail.

Volunteers can just show up between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm, and stay as long as you are able.

To get the details, go to news on our website.

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5311 W 75th Street
Prairie Village, KS
66208

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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