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In a world torn apart by division and strife, Clean Speech- Words of Kindness brings timeless lessons of Jewish mindful speech to St. Louis. Our 30-day education and awareness campaigns unite communities in making real and lasting improvements in the way we speak to build a more positive, respectful and peaceful world
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...
In just a couple of months, the Trump administration has come roaring out of the gates with a breathtaking flurry of activity that has raised significant questions about the scope of presidential authority and the balance of power in the federal government. Join NCJWSTL to nosh and learn more about the first 90 days of...
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, an intriguing Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and...
It’s almost time for Passover! This year, the special holiday – which commemorates the freeing of Jewish people from slavery in Egypt in ancient times – runs Saturday, April 12, through Sunday, April 20. Join Aish HaTorah's Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald at the Mirowitz Center for a special program about hidden meanings, rituals, and messages behind the...
NOW ON APRIL 2Join the Federation for an Evening of Impact as we share with you the impact your generosity has had on our community in St. Louis, in Israel and around the world. We will recognize the winners of the David N. and Roselin Grosberg Young Leadership Award, the Fred A. Goldstein Award for...
Dedication of the Covenant Place III JCA Building and Harvey & Wilma Gerstein Social Hall.
The Past, Present and Future of the Israeli State and Society The Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel was proclaimed on May 14, 1948 by David Ben-Gurion. Using it as a guide, we will explore the hopes, successes, and challenges facing Israel to implement the document, which states: “The State of Israel will...
Join us to play Mahjong, bridge, poker, or Mexican Train dominoes – whatever you prefer! You may bring your snacks to enjoy and share, and the Mirowitz Center will provide drinks. This program is provided with the GGs (Gals on the Go), the Mirowitz Center women's organization. Everyone is welcome!
Please join us to celebrate all of our women, including the 2025 Section Award honorees! We are delighted to honor Dana Sandeweiss with the 2025 NCJWSTL Hannah G. Solomon Founder's Award! Dana is a licensed attorney in Missouri. Dana was a research analyst for the Environment Committee in the Arizona House of Representatives and later...
Do you have a story to tell? Writing an autobiography is a great way to memorialize thoughts and emotions as well as your own experiences. Dr. Maxine Mirowitz, registered yoga teacher and leader of the Storywriter's Guild, is back to help provide guidance and inspiration as you write your personal narrative. This six-part program (March 7,...
Join us at the Mirowitz Center for a heartfelt concert featuring talented songstress Samantha Seigel! Samantha's soulful renditions will remind us of the beauty found in every chapter of life and love. Enjoy a nostalgic journey through classics like "Some Enchanted Evening," Luck Be a Lady,” and "Sunrise, Sunset." Samantha's musical journey includes singing at...
Join us for our monthly Friday Shabbat experience from January-April for a fun, friendly, simple celebration of Shabbat. We will provide a Kosher Shabbat dinner. Children 2 and under eat free. Full dinner served/Registration required Adults: $15 Children: $7 (ages 3-12) Free for ages 2 and younger Please contact akadosh@jccstl.org if you plan to bring...
Families with children 5 and under are invited to celebrate Passover and Shabbat with a musical service, continental kid-friendly breakfast, and more. We’ll pray, sing, and share the joy and peace of Shabbat together while preparing for the upcoming holiday of Passover! Free and open to all!
Join Rabbi Greenwald on Shabbat mornings for his lively, interactive service where prayers are in English and questions are encouraged.
Join Rabbi David Shabbat mornings for his lively, interactive service where prayers are in English and questions are encouraged.
Grab Your Paddle, YPD Pickleball Party Is On! Young Professionals Division (YPD) is ready to hit the courts! We will meet at Chicken N Pickle on Sunday, April 6th from 10-1pm! Paddles will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own! Light snacks and drinks to be served. Learn more about Young Professional...
Ben Greene is a transgender advocate and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding transgender inclusion. As a Jewish transgender man, Ben Greene will be able to connect principles of Judaism with the importance of being strong allies for the LGBTQ+ community. For more information on Ben's work, please see his website at: https://www.bgtranstalks.com/speaking More...
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, an intriguing Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and...
Texting Tuesdays with Rabbi Andrea Goldstein Rabbi Goldstein will lead participants in a reflection and discussion of Rabbi Shai Held’s Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life. Copies of the book can be found at Shaare Emeth’s Rubin library or ordered through Amazon. This is the first of two sessions on this topic. The...
Take a trip down memory lane with Ken Weintraub as he revisits the storied history of the St. Louis Arena. From the birth of the St. Louis Blues to dazzling ice shows, thrilling circuses, and championship basketball, the Arena was a hub of unforgettable events. Known as "The Old Barn," it brought the community together for decades...
Led by Nikki Adams, MSW, LMSW, a trained facilitator with Provident Behavioral Health, this monthly group is a compassionate and supportive space for older adults to navigate the journey of grief by sharing experiences, finding comfort, and building connections with others. Sign up every month you plan to attend. Supported by a grant from the Women’s...
Those with concerns and/or questions about hearing loss can meet with Washington University audiology graduate students and audiologists at the Mirowitz Center from 1-2:30 pm. In addition, you can register for a special screening to help evaluate possible hearing loss. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
Sing the songs you love! Singers and non-singers – all are welcome to join Mirowitz Center Community Singers! No experience is necessary. Learn from CDs, no printed music. Plus, the health benefits are immeasurable! Professional musician Robert Denison conducts this group. Performance opportunities.
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer at the St. Louis Jewish Light, is back at the Mirowitz Center to continue unpacking the hallmarks and legacies of Jewish humor! From Groucho Marx, Sid Caesar, Milton Berle and Joan Rivers, to Mel Brooks, Gilda Radner, Adam Sandler and Jon Stewart....Jewish comedy and talent have been an essential part of...
Join SMRLD to celebrate National Library Week with a screening of a new PBS documentary, "Free for All." The film explores how public libraries shaped this country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. Free and open to the public, no tickets required. The screening will be held in the Training & Events...
Do you have a story to tell? Writing an autobiography is a great way to memorialize thoughts and emotions as well as your own experiences. Dr. Maxine Mirowitz, registered yoga teacher and leader of the Storywriter's Guild, is back to help provide guidance and inspiration as you write your personal narrative. This six-part program (March 7,...
Enjoy fantastic movies on our 14' screen and top-notch sound system! A movie-watching experience for all! No cost to attend. See you at the movies!
The Exodus of the Jews from Egypt is celebrated with the eight-day festival of Passover. Ridding the home of chametz (leavened food) and eating only unleavened items commemorate the haste in which the former slaves fled Egypt, leaving them too little time for their bread dough to rise. Jews retell the story of the Exodus...
Join us for your last bit of chametz as we hear from Rabbi Finkelstein just before Pesach. Shacharit will begin early, at 8:30, so that we can take a break at 9:15 for brunch and learning with Rabbi Finkelstein. He will discuss "Manischewitz or Kedem: The Use of Grape Juice for the Four Cups at the Seder?"...
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.
Gather your littles and loved ones for a family-friendly Passover celebration at Temple Israel! You'll explore an array of flavors, each representing a meaningful item on the Seder plate – a tasty retelling of our Jewish journey to freedom. Sunday, April 13 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Temple Israel | $18 per household...
Join Rabbi Andrea Goldstein, Cantor Seth Warner, Lucy Greenbaum, and the Shir Emeth Youth Choir for our annual Second Night Seder where we will share the story of our people’s freedom through uplifting discussion, prayer, and song. Appropriate for individuals and families of all ages. You can reserve tables of eight or individual seats. Bring...
Join the Shaare Emeth Clergy, Lucy Greenbaum, Debbie Bram, and the Shir Emeth choir for our annual Second Night Seder where we will share the story of our people’s freedom through uplifting discussion, prayer, and song. Appropriate for individuals and families of all ages. You can reserve tables of eight or individual seats. Bring your...
Want to enhance your knitting or crocheting skills or help teach others? Work on group projects, on your own, or just socialize with others. Instructors Sandi Rich and Beth Van Horn make learning easy, accessible, and fun! Beginner to advanced members are welcome to join us every Wednesday at 1 PM, starting on August 28. Some supplies are available....
The Past, Present and Future of the Israeli State and Society The Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel was proclaimed on May 14, 1948 by David Ben-Gurion. Using it as a guide, we will explore the hopes, successes, and challenges facing Israel to implement the document, which states: “The State of Israel will...
Calling all READERS! This online book club, in partnership with the St. Louis County Library, is available through Zoom or even the telephone. Referencet Librarian Hillary Peppers, who has worked in public libraries for many years, facilitates this morning group discussion every third Thursday of each month. So come and share your love of literature with positive,...
Immigrants and refugees come to the US seeking better lives for themselves and their families. Yet billions of dollars are being spent to increase immigration law enforcement and raids to detain and deport immigrants — including children — with increasing frequency, tearing families and communities apart in the process. As NCJWSTL continues to fight back...
Enjoy a Passover-themed sermon from the Rabbis preceded and followed by an Oneg filled with Passover-friendly noshables, and of course, you guessed it, matzah! Friday, April 18 | 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg | 6:30 pm Shabbat services followed by a dessert Oneg RSVP for in-person services: www.ti-stl.org/Shabbat Watch online: www.ti-stl.org/Watch
Join Rabbi Michael to study some of the greatest texts from Genesis and Exodus. Learn about the Torah’s connection to famous Jewish texts like the Talmud and the Midrash, and discover legendary commentaries and commentators like Rashi and Maimonides (Ramban). This class is created for students who have never studied text before, students undergoing the...
Join Rabbi Greenwald on Shabbat mornings for his lively, interactive service where prayers are in English and questions are encouraged.
Join Rabbi David Shabbat mornings for his lively, interactive service where prayers are in English and questions are encouraged.
Refugee Appreciation Shabbat WHEN? SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 10:00 AM Please join us for a special Shabbat service to honor and celebrate the three refugee families from Afghanistan and Ukraine that CRC members have helped to resettle. The Refugee Resettlement Committee will share stories about welcoming these families, how their presence has enriched our lives, and how we worked together to help...
Dr. Harley Hammerman joins us to share loved and lost Saint Louis family restaurants.
Join Marc Schreiber, President of the St. Louis Sports Commission, and Frank Viverito, Chief Advisory Officer, as they share exciting updates about major upcoming events, including the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, the return of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2026, and the 2027 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Marc and Frank will also recap...
In recognition of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), join us for a heartfelt discussion led by the inspiring Rabbi Ze’ev Smason at the Mirowitz Center. Learn how, during the darkest hours in world history, ordinary individuals made critical decisions – becoming spiritual heroes whose legacies we continue to honor today. No cost to register, but RSVP...
Also known as “Holocaust Remembrance Day,” Yom HaShoah is marked by memorials and dedications to those who perished in the Holocaust. Each year, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum hosts a commemoration to honor survivors and remember the victims of the Holocaust. St. Louis survivors share eyewitness accounts of the Shoah, followed by music, liturgical readings,...
The Horvitz YouthAbility program of JFSA empowers exceptional youth through volunteerism and community engagement. YouthAbility ambassadors help themselves by helping others. They are currently performing KINDNESS GROWS – a half hour upbeat musical about the history, science and benefits of kindness. Registration for the Hazak, Wednesday, April 23 is now open! Hazak is a program for the 60 plus...
Want to enhance your knitting or crocheting skills or help teach others? Work on group projects, on your own, or just socialize with others. Instructors Sandi Rich and Beth Van Horn make learning easy, accessible, and fun! Beginner to advanced members are welcome to join us every Wednesday at 1 PM, starting on August 28. Some supplies are available....
The Past, Present and Future of the Israeli State and Society The Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel was proclaimed on May 14, 1948 by David Ben-Gurion. Using it as a guide, we will explore the hopes, successes, and challenges facing Israel to implement the document, which states: “The State of Israel will...
At the Mirowitz Center, discover how the National Socialist (Nazi) party weaponized the concept of Degenerate Art to degrade, humiliate, and shame modern and other art, especially targeting the works of Jewish artists. In observance of Yom HaShoah – a day dedicated to remembering Holocaust victims – Saint Louis Art Museum docent Bill Sitzer will lead us through this...
Time & Location Thursday, April 24 2025, 6:00pm-7:00pm St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum - Auditorium 36 Millstone Campus Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 About the Program: Join the Museum for a medical lecture by Dr. Michael Emmett about the role Nazi physicians played in carrying out the Holocaust, the post war trials of several...
Special event at the J for our Millstone Society Donors. More info to come!
Join Rabbi Michael to study some of the greatest texts from Genesis and Exodus. Learn about the Torah’s connection to famous Jewish texts like the Talmud and the Midrash, and discover legendary commentaries and commentators like Rashi and Maimonides (Ramban). This class is created for students who have never studied text before, students undergoing the...
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.
Shaare Emeth Members are invited for an evening of fun and celebration
Bring your family and celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut with us! We will have fun activities to celebrate Israel and we will welcome Arielle Turover Cohen to present her book and program I Am Brave and Unafraid. This will give us the opportunity to learn about the children of the kibbutzim and a way to support them...
The Gates of Gaza, by Amir Tibon, a Kibbutz Nahal Oz resident now living in Kibbutz Mishmar Ha-Emek, our Partnership region, offers a gripping account of life on the frontlines. In light of the October 7th tragedy and its impact on Nahal Oz, the book highlights the resilience and humanity of those living in the...
Yom HaShoah Holocaust Commemoration 2025: Liberation: Loss & Life Join the Museum at Congregation Temple Israel, as we come together to honor the memory of the six million Jews and millions of others who were murdered during one of the darkest chapters in human history. May the commemoration be a source of reflection, remembrance, and...
Please join us at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis to hear Deborah Ben-Aderet's first hand account of life in a kibbutz on the Gaza border. Learn about her family's harrowing survival story of 10/7, what it is it like raising a family under terror attack, and how the children of the community were affected, including her own. Arielle...
Join YPD as we connect to our Jewish roots and community in new and enlightening ways! Sign up for one or come for all three, this is a chance to find a new connection to the religion that brings us together. For any questions, contact Alec Rothman at arothman@jfedstl.org. Part 1: Not Your Grandma’s Judaism Tuesday,...
Don Marsh – longtime host of St. Louis Public Radio’s “St. Louis on the Air" – retired in 2019 after 60 years in television and radio. During his remarkable career, he won 12 Regional Emmy Awards for writing, reporting, and producing, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Today, Don is...
Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community will offer “Letters & Learning: A Journey into Hebrew Reading,” a unique Hebrew class for both beginners and those looking to refresh their Hebrew reading skills. The class will strengthen Hebrew reading skills while exploring the richness and meaning of the Hebrew alphabet. Co-taught by Rabbinic Intern Shira Singelenberg and congregant...
Veteran Cardinals writer Rob Rains breaks down what’s going right – and what’s not – in the 2025 baseball season. Are the St. Louis Cardinals making the right roster decisions? And how will changes in team culture impact the clubhouse? Join us at the Mirowitz Center for an in-depth discussion about some of the biggest challenges facing...
Want to enhance your knitting or crocheting skills or help teach others? Work on group projects, on your own, or just socialize with others. Instructors Sandi Rich and Beth Van Horn make learning easy, accessible, and fun! Beginner to advanced members are welcome to join us every Wednesday at 1 PM, starting on August 28. Some supplies are available....
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 Greenwald on Shabbat mornings for his lively, interactive service where prayers are in English and questions are encouraged.
Join Rabbi David Shabbat mornings for his lively, interactive service where prayers are in English and questions are encouraged.
