BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//JCRB|AJC Kansas City - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jcrbajc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for JCRB|AJC Kansas City REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T190000 DTSTAMP:20260917T060314Z CREATED:20260916T043908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T060314Z UID:4465-1791482400-1791486000@jcrbajc.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Headlines: Understanding the Jewish Community and Antisemitism in this Moment DESCRIPTION:Join JCRB|AJC for a timely conversation on the evolution of antisemitism and its impact on American Jewish communities today. Open to all\, this program will provide context\, challenge misinformation\, and offer practical tools for supporting the Kansas City Jewish community. URL:https://jcrbajc.org/event/beyond-the-headlines-understanding-the-jewish-community-and-antisemitism-in-this-moment/ LOCATION:Provided upon registration CATEGORIES:JCRB | AJC Hosted END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207 DTSTAMP:20261005T012630Z CREATED:20260720T010442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T012630Z UID:3147-1796515200-1796601599@jcrbajc.org SUMMARY:2026 Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Event Honoring Madeleine McDonough DESCRIPTION:Mark Your Calendar – December 6\nPlease join us the evening of Sunday\, December 6 as we honor community leader Madeleine McDonough with the prestigious Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award at our annual Human Relations Event this fall.  \nFor security\, our location is not published. Please contact JCRB|AJC to learn about our new location. For questions\, contact hillaryt@jewishkc.org or call 913-327-8184. \n \n  \nEvent Chairs include: Harvey Kaplan\, Dr. Jeffrey Kramer\, Lisa Krigsten\, Cathy & Terry Matlack\, Stacey Paine\, Joe Reardon\, and Ursula Terrasi. \n\n Sponsorship\n Opportunities\n \nFor questions or sponsorship information\, contact Deputy Director\, Hillary Thomas\, at hillaryt@jewishkc.org or call 913-327-8184. \n \n SPONSOR FLYER\n \n \n SPONSOR NOW\n \n Bridgebuilder | Presenting Sponsor – $50\,000 \n\n32 guests across 4 tables\nWelcome remarks\nPremium recognition full-page ad\nValet parking for table guests\n\n Ambassador – $25\,000 \n\nThree tables for 24 guests\nProminent recognition in event marketing and materials\nValet parking for table guests\n\n Torchbearer – $10\,000 \n\nTwo tables for 16 guests\nRecognition in event marketing/materials\nQuarter-page program ad\nValet parking for table guests\n\n Partner – $3\,000 \n\nCocktail hour/dinner for 4 guests\nRecognition in event promotional materials\n\n Ally – $1\,500 \n\nCocktail hour/dinner for 2 guests\nRecognition in event promotional materials\nWelcome remarks\nPremium recognition full-page ad\nValet parking for table guests\n\n Friend (Individual Admission) – $360 \n\n\nCocktail hour and dinner for 1 guest \n\n\n Public Servant & Young Professional (Individual Admission) – $180 \n\n\nCocktail hour/dinner for 1 nonprofit professional\, elected official\, or young professional under 40 years old \n\n\n \n \n\n Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award\n \nWith the Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award\, JCRB|AJC is proud to honor the legacy of Henry W. Bloch.  \n  \nIn his memory\, JCRB|AJC annually awards one person who leads by example\, seeks justice\, and embodies the Jewish mission of “repairing the world.” By their distinguished leadership and many contributions\, each of our honorees has made our community a better place in which to live. \n  \nA humble and soft-spoken man\, Henry W. Bloch was devoted to principle\, and was a caring visionary of exemplary character and integrity. Henry embodied the very best of the human spirit and JCRB|AJC is proud to have been associated with him for many years.  \n \n\n Honoree Madeleine McDonough\n \nA trailblazing attorney\, mentor\, and civic leader\, Madeleine exemplifies the principled leadership and enduring commitment to community that defined Henry Bloch’s legacy. \n  \nAs the first woman elected to lead Shook\, Hardy & Bacon\, one of the nation’s premier litigation firms\, she has spent decades strengthening institutions\, advancing justice\, and investing in the future of Greater Kansas City. \n  \nMadeleine’s distinguished civic and professional leadership spans countless organizations and initiatives across the region. Her lifelong dedication to pro bono service\, mentorship\, and civic engagement reflects a deep belief in expanding opportunity and building stronger communities for all.\n \n\n Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award\n \nWith the Henry W. Bloch Human Relations Award\, JCRB|AJC is proud to honor the legacy of Henry W. Bloch.  \n  \nIn his memory\, JCRB|AJC annually awards one person who leads by example\, seeks justice\, and embodies the Jewish mission of “repairing the world.” By their distinguished leadership and many contributions\, each of our honorees has made our community a better place in which to live. \n  \nA humble and soft-spoken man\, Henry W. Bloch was devoted to principle\, and was a caring visionary of exemplary character and integrity. Henry embodied the very best of the human spirit and JCRB|AJC is proud to have been associated with him for many years.  \n \n\n Honoree Madeleine McDonough\n \nA trailblazing attorney\, mentor\, and civic leader\, Madeleine exemplifies the principled leadership and enduring commitment to community that defined Henry Bloch’s legacy. \n  \nAs the first woman elected to lead Shook\, Hardy & Bacon\, one of the nation’s premier litigation firms\, she has spent decades strengthening institutions\, advancing justice\, and investing in the future of Greater Kansas City. \n  \nMadeleine’s distinguished civic and professional leadership spans countless organizations and initiatives across the region. Her lifelong dedication to pro bono service\, mentorship\, and civic engagement reflects a deep belief in expanding opportunity and building stronger communities for all.\n Thank You To Our Sponsors! \n\n Our\n Sponsors\n \n \n\n\n “JCRB|AJC has worked tirelessly to make Kansas City a community that is fair and just to all its citizens… None of us are free if any of us are threatened.” \n – Henry W. Bloch URL:https://jcrbajc.org/event/2026-henry-w-bloch-human-relations-event-honoring-madeleine-mcdonough/ LOCATION:Provided upon registration CATEGORIES:JCRB | AJC Hosted ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://jcrbajc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bloch-awards-2026.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR