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.

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From Slave to Criminal in One Amendment: A Discussion

"You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it." 2:21 Pirkei Avot   As we mourn with the world over the unconscionable deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, we are called yet again to name, condemn, and do our part to end systemic racism. On the...

Virtual Family Israel Trip

Join St. Louis families in discovering the beauty of Israel from the comfort of your own home. Two options geared for all ages ... invite your grandparents, too! 10:00 am -- geared toward families with school-aged children 11:30 am -- geared toward adults Every Sunday from July 12 through August 2 take in Israel's rich...

Getting Our House in Order: White Privilege through a Jewish Lens

  NEW DATE: Monday, July 27  |  8 pm   Join us for an interactive panel exploring white privilege, systemic racism, and how we can take action in today's troubling times. Gain a deeper awareness of these critical topics and how they can impact us as Jews, our families, our diverse Jewish community, and the...

Change-Management in a COVID-Altered World

  Join the Jewish Federation of St. Louis for a virtual workshop on facing change in our current pandemic environment. Nationally known leadership coach Nanette Fridman will help guide us through change-management strategies during these unprecedented times. We invite you to explore this relevant and timely topic with other leaders in the St. Louis Jewish...

Sex Positivity and Being Our Whole, Authentic Selves

August 4  |  7:30 pm On Zoom What is sex positivity and why is it important? What does Judaism have to say about sex, and what does any of this have to do with sharing our stories and authentic selves as Jewish women? How does this affect our mental health? Explore all these questions and...

Inside the Middle East with Avi Melamed

In Order to Understand Israel You Must Understand the Neighborhood A Three-Week Sh’ma: Listen! Speaker Series in Conjunction with the Israel Center August 9, 16, and 23 REGISTER HERE   August 9: Opening Briefing 10-11:30 am - Changing the Lenses: A New Framework for Discussion Israel is becoming a divisive issue within the American Jewish...

Details, Discussion & Insider Information with Patrick Gallagher

Thursday, August 13, 2020  |  5 pm   Don’t miss an opportunity hear the latest update on the new Holocaust Museum. Join us for a conversation with internationally acclaimed museum designer Patrick Gallagher as he brings the latest details about our own museum inside and out! Gallagher & Associates are the key to creating this soon-to-be world...

Major Gifts Stakeholders Report

You are cordially invited to a Stakeholders Report Please join us for this special opportunity to hear from and ask questions of Board Chair Greg Yawitz and Federation CEO Brian Herstig Tuesday, August 18, 2020  |  7 pm A virtual event.

In-Depth Roundtable for Session 3: Improving Donor Communications

Thursday, September 17  |  9 am, 11 am, or 1 pm Join veteran nonprofit industry consultants Wendy Dyer and Kate Danna for an in-depth roundtable on Thursday, September 17, to discuss what was covered in the Improving Donor Communications workshop. Maximum capacity per roundtable is 10. Spots available on a first-come-first-registered basis. Questions? Contact Julie...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis 2020 Annual Meeting

Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 6:30 pm   This year's event will be virtual.   PRESENTATION OF THE David N. Roselin & Grosberg Young Leadership Awards - Melanie Winograd & David Palatnik Fred A. Goldstein Professional Excellence Award - Tova Greenblatt RubinBrown Corporate Leadership Award - Royal Banks of Missouri New Council...

Scenario Planning Workshop Series

Organizations are invited to bring a team to participate in a series of in-depth, hands-on planning workshops. You will work on strategies for your organization given various potential scenarios reflecting on the next two years. The scenarios developed through the JewishTogether.org scenario planning initiative respond to the question, “What might the lives of Jewish communal...