Tell Us Your Story

Did you grow up at The Center, spending summers in our pool and on our ball fields; or were we your first point of connection upon arriving in KC from somewhere very far away?

For almost a century, The Center has impacted the lives of people learning new skills.
Are you one of our preschool graduates...did you earn your first paycheck here, or learn leadership skills in BBYO?

For almost a century, The Center has impacted the lives of people pursuing creative and intellectual interests.
Maybe you discovered an appreciation for performing arts in our Resident Theater or more recently the beautiful Lewis and Shirley White Theatre....or re-discovered a love of Judaism by participating in our Florence Melton Mini-School. You might have asked yourself where else in the community you could study with rabbis and educators representing every branch of Judaism, beside peers sharing perspectives from all levels of Jewish observance.

For almost a century, The Center has impacted the lives of people wishing to remain strong and independent.
You may have learned how and why to "know your numbers" here-your cholesterol level, blood pressure, aerobic capacity, and cardiovascular efficiency-and how to manage your health in order to live a longer, more joyful life.

For almost a century, The Center has impacted the lives of people seeking fellowship.
How many of the friendships you enjoy today were formed at The Center? Did you, like so many others, meet your husband or wife in one of our programs?

Literally thousands of people have connections to The Center and tales of how The Center has impacted their lives.

Sit back and enjoy some of these real-life stories--and if you have one of your own, we'd love to post it! Drop a note to Tera Ruder, at terar@jewishkc.org, and she'll make sure your unique story is shared with others.