Fight off the holiday weight gain
Enjoy the holidays without getting off track from your health and fitness plan As we approach the upcoming holidays, it’s easy to accept the “holiday weight gain” that comes every […]
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Category: Families
Making it Easier to Keep Your Resolutions in 2015
We’re excited that you have chosen the J to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions and to reach your fitness goals in 2015. We look forward to assisting you […]
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Aquatic Center Offers Many Options for Winter Use
For St. Louis residents looking to stay fit and have fun throughout the chilly winter months, the JCC’s aquatic center offers four indoor pools at two St. Louis-area locations. Access […]
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Hanukkah Miracles
When the Hanukkah candles are lit this year once again, Jews around the world will be commemorating two miracles. The first miracle is a miracle of might. A small band […]
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Spiritual Equality
In ancient Israel society, if an individual Israelite (man or woman) who was not part of the priestly caste wanted to live a more holy life and have a deeper […]
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Rosh Hashanah Traditions Abound
One of the more popular customs associated with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is the eating of apples and honey. This is to symbolize hopes for a sweet new […]
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Passover: The Festival of Freedom
One of the liturgical poems in the Haggadah is called Dayenu which means “it would have been enough.” With its repetitive chorus and upbeat melody, the Dayenu is often a […]
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Tu B’shvat – Protecting the Environment
It always strikes me as odd that this holiday occurs during the middle of winter. It would seem more appropriate to celebrate the birthday of the trees during any other […]
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Hanukkah – The Festival of Lights
Hanukkah is often referred to as the Festival of Lights. We add one candle to the Hanukkah menorah each of the eight nights of Hanukkah to commemorate the miraculous victory […]
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A Jewish Thanksgiving
I often tell my school aged children that you can never say “please” or “thank you” too much. It doesn’t get too old and no one will ever fault you […]
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