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SUMMARY:Books and Bagels with Rabbi James Stone Goodman\, Author of "Black Fire White Fire"
DESCRIPTION:Have brunch with the author who turned the Torah into a volume of modern poetry\nWe’re excited to start a new season of Books and Bagels\, the J’s literary brunch & learn series\, where great conversation\, local authors\, and fresh bagels come together for a meaningful mid-morning break. \nBlack Fire White Fire is a complete Torah told in poetic verse\, one foot rooted in text and the other in imagination. Rabbi Jim’s book was written over the course of three and a half years\, one poem every week until every portion of the Torah was covered. Each piece is set to an Eastern Mediterranean Jewish musical melody. \nHis presentation will weave together his poetry\, his teachings\, and his musical performance. \nProgram\n10am Doors Open & Brunch Served:\n11am–Noon Author presentation \nFeatured Author James Stone Goodman\nJames Stone Goodman is a writer and a musician\, playing guitar\, oud\, percussion and other instruments of the Middle East. He has recorded music\, story\, and poetry in a number of collaborative formats. He performs with several musical groups\, all of which feature original materials based on traditional themes\, integrating literary forms in a performance art musical form. In his day job\, he serves as a rabbi in St. Louis. His special field of expertise is the Kabbalah\, Jewish mysticism. He also works in addictions\, incarceration\, and mental health. \n\nRegister\nJ Members/Non-Members: $12.97 (includes brunch & service fees) \nBUY TICKETS
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LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146
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SUMMARY:Yom Ha'atzmaut: Israel Independence Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:All ages. Come celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with a spectacular Yom Ha’atzmaut event! The Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration will feature exciting activities\, live entertainment\, and cultural experiences for the whole family. \nThis vibrant event promises something for everyone\, from engaging cultural experiences to family-friendly activities and captivating performances. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate\, connect\, and enjoy a night of Israeli pride and joy with our community. \n\n\nAbout Shahar Cohen\, Israeli Stand-Up Comedian & Social Media Sensation\nIG @ShaharCohen90 \nGet ready for a night of non-stop laughter with Shahar Cohen!\nAfter taking Jewish communities worldwide by storm – especially in North America Shahar Cohen brings his signature mix of character-driven comedy and stand-up to the stage in “My Life”\, a show that hilariously unpacks the quirks\, contradictions\, and cultural clashes between Israelis and American Jews. \nBest known for his viral America vs. Israel videos\, Shahar kicks off the night as Nofar\, his most beloved character—confident\, loud\, and completely oblivious before taking the mic himself for an unfiltered\, high-energy stand-up set. \nFrom the way Israelis and Americans order coffee to their wildly different approaches to social norms\, nothing is off-limits in this sharp\, relatable\, and unforgettable comedy experience. \nThrough humor\, Shahar has brought Jews across the world together\, especially in times when they’ve needed it most. His ability to find laughter in shared experiences has\nmade him one of the most in-demand Jewish comedians today. \nWhether you’re Israeli\, American\, or just love smart Jewish humor\, My Life is the ultimate comedy show that unites us all\, one laugh at a time! \n  \n\nRegister\nPre-registration is now closed. You may still register at the door with a valid photo ID.
URL:https://jccstl.com/event/yom-haatzmaut-israel-independence-community-celebration-2/
LOCATION:The J – Marilyn Fox Building (Main Entrance)\, 16801 Baxter Road\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Birth-Age 5,Grades K-6,Grades 7-12,Families with Children,Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:NJT Presents "Prayer for the French Republic" by Josh Harmon
DESCRIPTION:Prayer for the French Republic\nReserve Tickets \nby Joshua Harmon April 16-May 3\, 2026 In 1944\, a Jewish couple in Paris desperately await news of their missing family. More than 70 years later\, the couple’s great-grandchildren find themselves facing the same question as their ancestors: “Are we safe?” Following five generations of a French-Jewish family\, Prayer for the French Republic is a sweeping look at history\, home and the effects of an ancient hatred. \n   \nReserveTickets  \n\nNJT (New Jewish Theatre)\, St. Louis’s premier small professional theatre\, is dedicated to the exploration of universal themes and issues and the examination of the full range of the human experience filtered through the lens of the Jewish experience. Through the medium of theater\, we build bridges of multicultural understanding\, tolerance\, communication\, and education. NJT productions are held in the Wool Studio Theater\, inside the Arts & Education Building of the J’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur\, Missouri. NJT is a program of the J – St. Louis.
URL:https://jccstl.com/event/njt-presents-prayer-for-the-french-republic-by-josh-harmon/2026-04-22/
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