Being healthy often comes with the perception that it isn’t cost-effective, especially when it comes to affording gym memberships. At the J, we understand these challenges and strive to alleviate them. It is our passion to make...
Read PostAs the Jewish New Year approaches, I wanted to highlight a unique and meaningful Rosh Hashanah tradition and invite fellow St. Louisans to make it local, fun, and meaningful. Tashlich, a centuries-old Jewish tradition observed during...
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Exercise is not only essential for a healthy body. It’s also crucial for your mental health. Being in a good mental state allows you to be a better employee, partner, parent, and member of the community. Instilling good health habits...
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Parents have the most important job in the world. They must provide for and raise their children. While rewarding, raising children can be exhausting…both mentally and physically! By putting the needs of our kids first all the time, we...
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Almost 2 million new cancer cases are diagnosed every year. A person with cancer is someone’s family member, best friend, and member of the community. That’s why the community must come together to help support those who have cancer....
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Early childhood education programs are terrific resources for the community. They provide safe spaces for mental, physical, and social growth and development. As parents, you want to make sure your child is entrusted with the care of...
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Age is just a number. Whether you’re a toddler or a senior citizen, everyone still has the same basic needs. For healthy children to grow into healthy adults and healthy adults into healthy seniors, everyone needs exercise and social...
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This month, the St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s Life Enrichment program received funding from the St. Louis County Productive Living Board to continue their work in the St. Louis community. This funding allows the J to serve...
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Pride is about loving yourself for who you are. There is nothing more uplifting than celebrating yourself with others who are also living their truth. While these times can be uncertain, there is one thing you can be sure of – the St. Louis...
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With the summer looming, your kids will have some much-deserved downtime. For many kids, this means more time spent on their smart devices. While a little screen time is okay for a child, being glued to it for hours on end may not be the best...
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