Kehilla means Community and our Kehilla Calendar has something for everyone! From Jewish holiday celebrations to educational speaker series to programs for families with children, you should bookmark this page! Sign up for our newsletter to find out more information and ways to join our Jewish Kehilla.

Our calendar will only feature events and programs hosted or sponsored by Jewish organizations in our community. You can find more information about how to submit an event here.

Please contact communications@jfedstl.org with any questions or issues.

End of Campaign Phone-A-Thon

Please join our dedicated development professional staff in signing up for one or more calling sessions for the final stretch of the 2021 Annual Campaign.   The Campaign is vital to raising unrestricted funds to meet the needs of our agency partners. We can’t do it without you! An hour or two of your time will...

Your Jewish Journey, Your Legacy

Register here Join us for a special introductory event for our brand-new Legacy Society. The Society honors all of those who have left a legacy by including the Jewish Federation of St. Louis in their estate plans, establishing endowments, and life income gifts. We will also be marking the 120th anniversary of the Jewish Federation...

Ethiopian Aliyah to Israel, Then and Now

Date & Time: Sunday, October 24, at 11:30 am Since the early 1950s, The Jewish Agency has assisted more than 90,000 Ethiopians with their immigration to Israel. Hear personal stories, Then and Now, of resilience and strength, and learn about our connection with Ethiopia, Israel, and St. Louis.   Dr. Morris Hartstein, a former St....

L’Chaim! 2021

A virtual evening of celebration, community, and giving, featuring Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, founders of The Home Edit. Clea and Joanna will share how Jewish values have shaped them into powerful female entrepreneurs with an inspirational Instagram account, celebrity clients, and a hit Netflix series. Register Today! Wednesday, October 27, at 7 pm  | ...

JPro Light Up Our Work

Facilitated by Mark S. Young Introduced and moderated by Rabbi Lori Levine Open to all staff who work in nonprofits throughout the St. Louis Jewish community Click here to register Explore strategies to amplify our organizational strengths through listening, mentorship, mission, flexibility, and developing meaningful relationships with each other. We will learn how to strengthen...

LOLLAPAJEWZA 2021

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has made the difficult decision to postpone YPD LollapaJEWza 2021. We are disappointed to not be celebrating with you on Thursday, but we plan on holding this event in 2022 so please be on the lookout for updates! For more information, contact Jeremy Goldberg at JGoldberg@JFedSTL.org.    

BGS Trip to NOLA

Trip Dates: January 27-30, 2021   Join Ben-Gurion Society in New Orleans for a fun mix of Jewish learning, food, and friends! The trip will include a haunted history tour, hands-on community service opportunities, a visit to the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, and much more. Three-night stay in a first-class French Quarter hotel...

A Virtual Celebration for Julie Gibbs

Julie Gibbs has always taught us to “dream big.” Now, as she prepares to start a new, exciting chapter in her career, please join us in saying thank you and best wishes during a Dream Big virtual party. Julie has touched so many of us throughout her years at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis...

Mental Health Training Opportunities

Jewish Federation of St. Louis and supporting partners are pleased to provide the following mental health training opportunities focused on Jewish mental wellness. These trainings are part of our efforts to improve our community’s ability to respond to mental health challenges during the pandemic and beyond. You can read more the Blue Dove Foundation’s approach...

Jewish Gems of Central Europe

Explore Jewish sites in six cities in Central Europe with guide Gadi Ben-Dov. From the rich history of Krakow to the awe-inspiring architecture of Budapest, you’ll be immersed in the cultural legacies and history of Jewish communities in this iconic region. Register here This event is virtual. Gadi Ben-Dov was born in the U.S., raised...