Thank you to the following coffee shops for hosting our coffee-themed Small Group! We are grateful for your generosity, and the inclusive, community feel that pervades your shops. They do a wonderful job of bringing community together!
Marwan Chebaro of Nour’s Coffee at 3855 Warwick
Amante Domingo of Le Champion Coffee at 4140 Pennsylvania
Shelly Grahm of Summer Moon Coffee at 9127 Metcalf
Travis of Odyssey Coffee at 5247 W 95th
David Bedasso of Revocup at 11822 W. 135th
Kansas City is honored to host the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games from August 2–7, and we invite your synagogue community to be part of this incredible event. We are proud to host 1,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe at the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event. The event will mobilize members of our community, including 400 host families, thousands of volunteers and 150 local athletes.
To make this experience successful, we will need nearly 1,500 volunteers, with opportunities for every interest, schedule and skill set. Your participation will make a meaningful impact and help showcase the warmth and spirit of the Kansas City Jewish community.
Getting started is easy:
Complete the volunteer registration through RegPack (approximately 10 minutes). This registration provides the background check and credentialing.
We hope you will join us in making this a memorable experience for our community and for the Jewish teens visiting Kansas City.
If you have any questions or would like help finding the right volunteer opportunity, please feel free to reach out at jccmaccabivolunteers@thejkc.org.
Join Our Team
Competing in the JCC Maccabi Games is about more than sports. It is a chance for Jewish teens to train, compete and grow alongside peers from across the country and around the world, while building confidence, leadership skills and lifelong friendships. The 2026 JCC Maccabi Games take place August 2–7 in Kansas City, and we are looking for teen athletes to participate.
Learn more about the athlete experience including upcoming evaluations and tryouts here: jcckcmaccabi.org/athletes.
Volunteer at the JCC Maccabi Games
More than 1,000 volunteers are needed Aug. 2 to 7 to support the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games as Kansas City welcomes athletes, coaches and families from around the world.
Volunteer roles include greeting guests, serving meals and assisting at events throughout the week. Community members can also get involved by serving as host families.
Volunteer sign-ups open soon. Register now to be notified when the shifts open. Learn more at jcckcmaccabi.org.
Junior Maccabi |
Get into the spirit of the JCC Maccabi Games with an afternoon of sports, games and fun at The J! Junior Maccabi Sports Day is open to incoming Jewish 5th through 7th graders in fall 2026. Participants will enjoy small-sided basketball, soccer and flag football games, pickleball and more. The afternoon will also include raffle prizes, awards and treats. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration closes at midnight on Thursday, May 28. |
JFS is here for our community
Whether it’s everyday needs or a crisis, JFS is working to bring additional resources and support services to members of our community. If you need support, please contact the JFS Navigator at (913) 730-1433. For a list of services JFS provides, visit us at www.jfskc.org.
GIVE BACK! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN VARIOUS JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES EFFORTS
Looking to give back to your community? Jewish Family Services has lots of volunteer opportunities and will work with your schedule. Volunteer opportunities include:
- KesherKC Food Pantries Shopper: The Food Pantry Shopper Volunteer will work with the Food Pantry Coordinator to serve the needs of our guests/clients through weekly food distribution. This volunteer will be helping guest/client identify and select items for their households according to food distribution guidelines.
- KS Food Pantry Delivery Drivers: The KS Food Pantry Delivery Driver will work with the KS Food Pantry Coordinator to serve the needs of our guests/clients through monthly food distribution. Many homebound individuals in the Kansas City Metro region rely on JFS to provide food and our delivery drivers help make this happen! If you have two hours a month to serve others and make a real impact—we have a job for you!
- JET Express Drivers: Jet Express drivers utilize their personal vehicle to provide rides for older adults and other community members. Volunteers provide safe and reliable transportation ensuring members of our community remain active, healthy, and connected to their community.
- Spiritual Care Volunteers: These volunteers work with the Jewish Community Chaplain to extend care to those in need. These volunteers visit people in the Jewish community who are experiencing health and healing challenges. After receiving training, volunteers visit people in area hospitals and eldercare facilities and sometime home visits.
For more information visit https://www.jfskc.org/volunteer/ or email volunteer@jfskc.org or call (913) 730-1410
