Yom Ha’atzmaut
Israel Independence Day is celebrated festively by Jews around the world, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948.
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Israel Independence Day is celebrated festively by Jews around the world, commemorating the Israeli Declaration of Independence in 1948.
Please join us as we celebrate our rich history and present our annual allocations. The J's Staenberg Family Complex Arts & Education Building Carl & Helene Mirowitz Performing Arts Center To inquire about the luncheon, please contact Chelsea Leon at 314.442.3109 or cleon@jccstl.org. Thank you!
In recognition of Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, join us for a concert with the band Shakshuka, featuring musicians Ron Cytron, Hal Goldsmith, Dave Propper, Annie Gottesman, and Betsy Cytron. Named after a popular spicy Israeli breakfast dish, Shakshuka performs Jewish and Israeli music with a unique twist, so prepare to savor the musical flavors...
Come celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with a spectacular Yom Ha’atzmaut event! The festivities will begin with a powerful exhibit, Humans of October 7th, a moving and thought-provoking presentation. Following the exhibit, the official Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration will feature exciting activities, live entertainment, and cultural experiences for the whole family. Yom Ha’atzmaut highlights include: Face Painting Balloon...
Join us for a special Shabbat service to remember the Holocaust, to honor Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, and to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. We're preparing a Pre-Oneg with Israeli-themed foods followed by a special service and sermon around the current events that make these holidays so relevant. Friday, May...
Join us for a special Musical Shabbat Service followed by a Delicious Shabbat Dinner. Cost: $15.00 This program is subsidized by a generous grant from the 2023 Women's Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged & JCA Charitable Foundation. Financial Assistance Available RSVP here by April 29.
Join us immediately following Shabbat morning services for a Latin American inspired lunch and a presentation from Dr. Joseph Schraibman on the Spanish Inquisition and Its Aftermath.
Join Rabbi David Shabbat mornings for his lively, interactive service where prayers are in English and questions are encouraged.
Join Rabbi Greenwald on Shabbat mornings for his lively, interactive service where prayers are in English and questions are encouraged.
Save the date for Mitzvah Day! Details and webpage coming soon!
Join us for Uncomfortable Conversations, a powerful three-part series exploring Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho's New York Times-bestselling book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Led by their book collaborator Rachel Holtzman, this community-wide program creates a space for participants of all backgrounds to discuss Judaism, Israel, and antisemitism and to gain context and confidence when...
Join us for a morning of munchies and Mitzvot with a variety of projects for the whole family to connect with our Jewish values and serve the community! The event begins at 9:45 am* with a wonderful brunch as we honor Harvey Cantor as our Mitzvah Mensch, followed by a morning of Mitzvot. Please click here to choose...