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Jewish Family Services – Birthday Bash

Jewish Family Services’ Birthday Bash celebrated the organization’s 120th anniversary with festivities that included family-friendly activities, hands-on service projects, and a birthday-themed food drive, in addition to a birthday party. The icing on the cake? An interactive performance with Lisa Loeb, the Grammy Award winner! Jenny Isenberg served as the chair. JFS provides essential services throughout Greater Kansas City for people of all faiths, ages, cultures, and identities who are facing challenges in everyday life or in times of crisis. 

Brett Parker, board member; Olivia Loren, volunteer; and Jenny Isenberg, Birthday Bash chair and board member

 

Brett Parker, board member; and Nick Haines, emcee

 

Bob Regnier, JFS honorary family member; with Mayor Curt and Amy Skoog

 

(Front row) Rachel Ohlhausen, Ruth Bigus, Maggie Haghirian, Vicky Leitnaker, Jacob Hickey, Moshit Snir, Jaime Corral, Molly Hess, Brad Ordo, and Debbie Bass (back row) Jacob Elyachar, Sondra Wallace, Jen Lydon, Jo Hickey, Julia Bilquist, Hayden Rand, Amy Povich, Melissa Kingston, Jana Fiedler, Kathleen Halling, and Melanie Hayden

Featured in the August 19, 2023 issue of The Independent. 

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