Since 1932, the Maccabi Games have shone as the “Jewish Olympics,” a prestigious event where Jewish athletes celebrate heritage and sport. Now, this legacy continues with the JCC Maccabi Games®, which is coming to...
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It is tradition here at the J for our Early Childhood students and several brave staff to dress in costume, parade around and have a fun time. Other Purim traditions include games, noise making, hamantaschen eating, and mask making. With...
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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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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The J is proud to offer two fun and educational family programs to celebrate Passover this Spring. Don’t miss out to mark this festive Jewish holiday! On Monday, March 27, join other families with children ages six and older at Pottery...
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By Cathleen Kronemer, J Fitness Staff While kids of any age look forward to December all year long, anticipating eight fun-filled nights of gifts, dreidel spinning, latkes and chocolate “gelt” on Hanukkah, Judaism also features...
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The J Peer awards are given annually to J staff who exemplify the J values and live them fully when interacting with their fellow staff and J members. Enriches Lives: This award is to honor any staff member who has joined the J in the last...
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by Snir Dagan, J Israeli Shaliach Hanukkah is a special holiday also known as, “The Festival of Lights”, and is a magical time in Israel. The smell of fresh sufganiyot (fried jelly-filled donuts) fills the streets with all kinds...
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Recharge your soul and travel with the J to Israel for a once-in-a-lifetime journey with fellow Jewish women, July 3 – 10, 2023. A MOMentum Year-Long Journey trip is free for participants, excluding airfare. Read on to learn more...
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The New Jewish Theatre will be replacing its planned production of Little Shop of Horrors for December 2023 with the Stephen Sondheim musical Into the Woods. With music and lyrics by Sondheim, and a book by James Lapine, Into the Woods won...
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