Education & Community Programs

The J offers educational and spiritual programs for adults, ages 55+, in Kansas City that are designed to increase social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Most of the following programs are included with a Heritage Membership and our J members.

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March 4, 2026

Wills, Trusts, & Beyond

Join us to learn practical, easy-to-understand

March 18, 2026

Container Gardening

Join us for an engaging and hands-on activity.

March 22, 2026

Brunch & Broadway: The Play That Goes Wrong

Join us for a laughter-filled Sunday of food,

March 24, 2026

Jewish Theatre History

Join Jonah Greene, director of arts & culture

April 8, 2026

5 Things You Didn't Know About Harry

Truman’s journey from a Missouri farmer to

April 10, 2026

Contemporary Jewish Music

Rabbi Noam Katz is one of the most exciting and

April 15, 2026

Book Bans: What’s Happening and Why It Matters

Discover how “windows, doors, and

April 16, 2026

Antisemitism 911

This is a four-session series that will be held

April 22, 2026

Bridge Class: Learn "The Play of Hand"

Ready to take your bridge game to the next level?

April 23, 2026

Heritage BINGO Fundraiser

Help Us Fill Up Our Heritage BINGO Card!

Wednesdays | 3-5 p.m. | Heritage

Free for Heritage Members Only

Do you need an introduction to Facebook? Are you wondering what Instagram and TikTok are? Do you need a hand downloading apps onto your phone or tablet? Or are you just needing help navigating your way through the basic setup and use of your phone? If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Get help with these and many other technological conundrums. This time is designed to offer tailored help regarding questions you have surrounding the internet, social media, e-mail, texting, and mobile devices. No device repair is offered.

Appointment required | To schedule please call 913-327-8044

For a list of topics, see Hello Heritage

Yiddish Club

Fridays | 1-3 p.m. | Conf. Room A

Free for Members | $2 Non-Member

Oy Vey! How many times do you use these two little mighty words? Would you like to visit with others who like to talk Yiddish, maybe read Yiddish or watch a Yiddish movie. If you answered yes to any of this, then join other Yiddish speaking people who want to communicate in Yiddish. This new group will meet every Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Join us for a little komunikatsye!

Book Club

First Thursdays of Each Month | 1 p.m. | Conference Room A

Free for members | $2 Non-Member

Join Kathy Boutross for our Heritage book club discussions. If you love to read, meet with friends to discuss topics, authors, and more, this class is for you! Books are provided by Heritage through the Johnson County Library. A new title is distributed at each meeting and discussed at the next.

Space Limited | Registration Required

To register, contact the Heritage Reception Desk at 913-327-8044 or email.

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