NJT Presents 'Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery'
2025-11-20 - 2025-12-07
Show Run: November 20–December 7, 2025 — Individual show dates and times vary. See Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville on NJT’s webpages for times, dates, and to reserve your tickets!
PLEASE NOTE: The second Thursday performance falls on Thanksgiving Day! We will not have a performance on that day, but we will move the performance to FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025, as a 2pm BLACK FRIDAY MATINEE.
Synopsis: Get your deerstalker cap on – the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor; Dear Jack, Dear Louise) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic The Hound of the Baskervilles into a murderously funny adventure.
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Theatre Unlimited Presents Disney’s My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
What does it really mean to be a “perfect child”? And what makes a father’s heart truly full?
Join us for a magical retelling of the classic story of Pinocchio—told from Geppetto’s point of view! Filled with fairies-in-training, mischievous adventures, a scheming puppeteer, and the timeless music of Stephen Schwartz (When You Wish Upon a Star, I’ve Got No Strings), this heartwarming musical takes audiences on a journey of laughter, lessons, and love.
Follow Geppetto as he discovers that being a parent isn’t about having a flawless child, but about embracing love, imperfection, and family. With talking animals, the temptations of Pleasure Island, and even a daring escape from inside a whale, this enchanting show is a fun-filled experience for all ages.
Disney’s My Son Pinocchio: Geppetto’s Musical Tale—a magical story about wishes, wonder, and what it truly means to be real.
Children that will be held or sat on an adult’s lap for the duration of the show do not require a ticket.
Presented by Theatre Unlimited—giving adults with disabilities to shine on stage! Theatre Unlimited gives participants the chance to audition, rehearse, and perform an entire production while working on social, cognitive, emotional, and communicative skills. In addition, participants form lasting friendships and get to express themselves creatively through theatre!

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15 Minutes with Mike – A Staenberg Network Event
2025-12-05 08:00 - 09:30 | The J – Marilyn Fox Building (Main Entrance), 16801 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63005, United States
Co-sponsored by the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and the Jewish Federation Professional Society.
We’re kicking off an exciting new professional series with The Staenberg Network’s 15 Minutes with Mike, featuring Michael Staenberg as he shares his vision for his transformative $2 billion Downtown Chesterfield project.
Start your morning with great coffee, lox & bagels, and an inside look at what’s next for Chesterfield. Breakfast begins at 8am, followed by Michael’s talk at 8:45am, and a Q&A session with time to mingle afterward.
Register to Attend
This event is free, but registration is required.

The Staenberg Network is proudly sponsored by The Staenberg Group.

Ilene Joseph Salon Series: Memory Changes in Women
2025-12-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Private Home (registrants will receive address prior to the event), MO
Step into a space where voices matter and ideas spark connection. The Ilene Joseph Salon Series invites women to gather for meaningful, facilitated conversations on timely topics that impact our lives and our community.
These intimate discussions are hosted in the homes of Nishmah members and are designed to inspire, educate, and give Jewish women a place to connect. Attendance is always free, with donations to Nishmah welcome.
Salon Topic:
Memory Changes in Women: Normal Aging or Cause for Concern?
Featuring Dr. Roula al-Dahhak, this important and timely discussion will explore what’s typical, what’s not, and how to navigate changes with confidence.

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Registration is required. Participants will receive the location address prior to the event.

The Ilene Joseph Salon Series is part of Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project and named for Ilene Joseph, z”l, one of Nishmah’s founders and a passionate supporter of the Salon Series.

Hanukkah at Garden Glow
2025-12-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Missouri Botanical Gardens, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Noon–4pm Daytime Activities | 4:30pm Garden Glow Begins
Join us for another great year celebrating Hanukkah with the Missouri Botanical Garden. Daytime activities are from 12-4pm and are free to attend in the Bayer Event Center. Listen to live music and visit our vendors!
At 4:30pm, Garden Glow tickets are available for $2 off for J Members when you use the J’s special Garden Glow link. Purchase them ahead of time to receive our special discount. Join friends and family and be sure to visit our J tables with gelt, sufganiot (jelly donuts), dreidels, and more! See if you can find our human-sized dreidel! Alex Rich will be playing live music outside as you enter the Garden. This one is a can’t-miss!

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Hanukkah at Ballpark Village
2025-12-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Join us for the 2nd annual Hanukkah at Ballpark Village. Sports & Social St. Louis is hosting a Hanukkah pop-up party with free admission and themed drinks and menu items available for purchase. All are welcome.
No RSVP needed; just show up with your friends!
ADULTS 21+
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Free Christmas Day Movie with the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival: Charles Grodin, Rebel with a Cause
2025-12-25 11:00 - 13:00
While others deck the halls, we’re rolling the reels—spend Christmas day with Charles Grodin and the Jewish Film Festival!
10:30am Doors Open | 11am Showing
Feature Film: Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause
2025 | 1h 32m | Written and Directed by James L. Freedman

Charles Grodin, one of the great comedic actors of his generation, unleashed a tidal wave of hope as he spent the last twenty years of his life fighting to get wrongly convicted people (most of whom were mothers of color with young children) out of prison.
The film includes interviews with Robert De Niro, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Elaine May, Carol Burnett, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Alan Arkin, Ellen Burstyn, Marc Maron, Lewis Black, Marlo Thomas, Jon Lovitz, plus several of the women Chuck got released from prison.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED | JUST SHOW UP!
FREE courtesy the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, a program of the J – St. Louis

Rooted & Rising: Rosh Chodesh Women's Circle Sh'vat
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30
This sacred women’s circle is a pause in the winter—a moment to slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect with the parts of you growing beneath the surface.
In the Jewish month of Shvat, we honor Tu B’Shvat, the New Year of the Trees—a time when the sap begins to rise, even before the fruit is seen. Spiritually, it’s a reminder that your growth is sacred even when it’s quiet. Even when no one else sees it yet.
This circle includes:

Earth + water ritual for letting go of emotional depletion
Guided meditation to meet the Tree of Self
Journaling + reflection on what’s ready to bloom
Embodied movement practice to root and rise
Connection with soulful women on the path of becoming

You’ll leave feeling grounded, nourished, and deeply supported—from your roots to your crown.
RESERVATION REQUIRED | FREE
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Nishmah Monthly Well Circles
2026-01-13 18:30 - 20:00
Women 21+.
A monthly opportunity to just breathe. Facilitated by Raquel “Foxx” Leverson. Registration required (coming soon).
A Program of Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project.

15 Minutes with Chaim – A J Staenberg Network Event for Business Professionals
2026-01-16 08:00 - 09:30
Connect with Jewish business leaders and professionals, enjoy a relaxed morning with great coffee and bagels, and gain insight from one of baseball’s top executives when you start your day with The J Staenberg Network!

This session, join us at the J’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur for a free pre-work networking breakfast featuring Chaim Bloom, President of Baseball Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals. Hear firsthand about his leadership journey and what it takes to run St. Louis’ favorite baseball team.
Schedule

8am – Coffee and bagels
8:45am – Chaim Bloom feature presentation in conversation with Ben Hochman
9:20am – Audience Q&A

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This event is free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot today!

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The J Staenberg Network is proudly sponsored by The Staenberg Group.

Nishmah Presents WINGO
2026-01-22 17:30 - 21:00 | The J – Marilyn Fox Building (Main Entrance), 16801 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63005, United States
Please note the updated start time, end time, and location.
Get ready for a night of laughter, bingo, and great company! WINGO is all about bringing women together for an evening of fun and connection. Play multiple rounds of bingo, win exciting prizes, and enjoy time with friends old and new. Whether you come solo and meet new friends or reserve a table for your favorite crew, you’re guaranteed a great time. Each reserved table includes one bottle of wine to share, and if you’d like dinner, snacks, or additional drinks, feel free to bring your own!
We’ll also have a raffle with fantastic prizes! Tickets are $7 each or 5 for $25, so don’t miss this additional chance to win.
WOMEN 21+ | $30 INDIVIDUAL| $300 TABLE
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Nishmah: The Jewish Women’s Project is a program of the J.

Winter Used Book Sale *UPDATED SCHEDULE*
2026-01-24 07:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-25 08:00, 2026-01-26 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-27 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 18:00
Browse thousands of books at the J’s semi‑annual Used Book Sale—a can’t‑miss community event overflowing with incredible finds and unbeatable deals. With thousands of carefully sorted titles across every genre imaginable, this is your chance to stock your shelves, discover new favorites, build your classroom library, or score rare treasures you won’t find anywhere else. And the treasure hunt doesn’t stop at books—you’ll also find an eclectic selection of DVDs, CDs, and records to round out your collection. Whether you’re a devoted collector, an avid reader, or simply love the thrill of the hunt, the J’s Used Book Sale offers something for everyone—and the best selections go fast!
Proceeds benefit Cultural Arts at the J and help bring great authors, films, and theatre to our St. Louis audiences.

Winter Used Book Sale Schedule
Sunday-Thursday | January 25-29, 2026
SCHEDULE UPDATED FOR EXPECTED SEVERE WEATHER JANUARY 24-25
UPDATED Saturday, January 24
7am – 10am | VIP PREVIEW | Admission $100 | Reserve Your VIP Preview Access
Special collectors and book buyers are welcome to join us at the first VIP Preview of the J’s Winter Used Book Sale. We will give you limited access to browse our collection of books before we open the book sale to the public! Browse thousands of books to find the missing pieces in your collections with exclusive access!
Due to the change in schedule, Opening Day VIP Preview Passes will be available for purchase at the door in addition to online.
UPDATEDSunday, January 25
There will be no sale hours on Sunday, January 25.
UPDATEDMonday, January 26
10am – 7pm | OPENING DAY | Admission $10
Line tickets will be handed out at 9am. Children 16 and under can browse for free.
Tuesday, January 27
10am – 7pm | GENERAL HOURS | Admission FREE
Book buyers are welcome to peruse the collection for free.
Wednesday, January 28
10am – 7pm | BAG DAY | Admission FREE
Book buyers can peruse the collection for free and fill up a bag of books for just $10—or five bags for just $40! Bags will be provided upon entering.
Thursday, January 29
10am-8pm | BAG DAY 2 | Admission FREE
Book buyers can peruse the collection for free and fill up a bag of books for just $5—or five bags for just $20! Bags will be provided upon entering.
AND
TEACHER & NONPROFIT DAY
Teachers and nonprofit representatives are invited to join us for the last day of our sale for FREE books! Build you classroom library, pick up some business leadership books for your staff, or share great reads with the communities you serve.
Books containing antisemitic, hateful rhetoric and narratives against Jews and other groups have no place at our sale. If you find a book with these topics, please turn it in to our volunteers or staff.

Volunteer at the Used Book Sale
Help us sort, display, and sell books! To volunteer, please email Stephanie Rhea.

Mom’s Support Circle with Jessica Manela Litwack, MSW, & The J's Family Center
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:30 | The J – Marilyn Fox Building (Main Entrance), 16801 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63005, United States
*Please note the date and time changes.
Mom’s Support Circle is for moms that crave connection and compassion–not perfection. Together, we will share stories, vent, and learn tools for navigating the emotional side of motherhood-from identity shifts, setting boundaries, mom guilt, and self-compassion. You will also receive practical tools for addressing your sleep concerns and other real-life mom struggles. It’s about connecting with others, dropping the pressure, and remembering you are already enough. This group is professionally lead by MSW and pediatric sleep coach Jessica Manela Litwack, who has more than 14 years of experience working with moms and families.
This circle is a program of The J’s Family Center and takes place each Thursday from January 29 through March 5, 2026.
FREE | NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The J’s Family Center is a welcoming space where families with young children (ages 5 and under) come to connect, learn, and grow together. We provide a warm and nurturing environment where caregivers and children find support, friendships, and joyful experiences.

Sports Shabbat with the J's Family Center
2026-01-30 17:30 - 20:00
Celebrate Shabbat and play at the J! Join The J’s Family Center in the gym for a fun sports-themed Shabbat celebration designed for families with ages 0-5 and their families! We’ll enjoy Shabbat blessings, a sing-a-long, a kosher Shabbat dinner, and plenty of time to connect with friends new and old. Grandparents, friends, and families are warmly welcome. The KidZone space will be open for little ones to play!
Adults: $15 Members | $18 Non-Members
Children ages 3-12: $7 Members | $10 Non-Members
Ages 2 and younger: Free
FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN | REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
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The J’s Family Center is a welcoming space where families with young children (ages 5 and under) come to connect, learn, and grow together. We provide a warm and nurturing environment where caregivers and children find support, friendships, and joyful experiences.

Nishmah's Ilene Joseph Salon Series: Strength & Resilience in the Darkest Moments
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building), 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63146
Step into a space where voices matter and ideas spark connection. The Ilene Joseph Salon Series invites women to gather for meaningful, facilitated conversations on timely topics that impact our lives and our community. These intimate discussions are hosted in the homes of Nishmah members and are designed to inspire, educate, and give Jewish women a place to connect. Attendance is always free, with donations to Nishmah welcome.
This salon is held in partnership with Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.
Salon Topic: Strength and Resilience in the Darkest Moments: Stories from a Psychotrauma Medic
Hadas Rucham, EMT, social worker, and clinical director of United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma Unit, will share her frontline experiences responding to some of the most devastating crises of our time, including local Iranian missile attacks, Hurricane Ian, and the horrific Bondi Beach shooting in Australia.
Held in the Beit Midrash at the Staenberg Family Center’s Arts & Education Building.

Register to Attend
Registration is required.

The Ilene Joseph Salon Series is part of Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project and named for Ilene Joseph, z”l, one of Nishmah’s founders and a passionate supporter of the Salon Series.

Nishmah Monthly Well Circles
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00
Women 21+.
A monthly opportunity to just breathe. Facilitated by Raquel “Foxx” Leverson. Registration required.
A Program of Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project.
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Winter Games Day & Boutique with J Associates
2026-02-11 10:30 - 13:30
Join the fun at J Associates Winter Games Day & Boutique!
J Associates has a fun day planned for you! Play games, shop, and be with friends! Free to all.

Play Canasta, Rummikub, Mah Jongg, or any game of your choice!
Shop to your heart’s content with vendors AR Workshop, Bling Jewelry, Mel’s Collars, Motek Jewelry, Necklaces for Rhett, Adult Day at the J, and more.
Enjoy snacks and beverages provided by J Associates!
Bring a lunch and eat with friends!
Win attendance prizes throughout the day!
Donate food items for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry!
(nutritious food is suggested, such as peanut butter and canned tuna or chicken)

**Bring your own lunch and game items.**

Register – WAITLIST
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please register using the form below.
Invite your friends and sign up as a group! Or, register individually and we will place you in a group.
GROUPS: When registering, you may include all the names of the players you will bring, or you can forward this page and ask each person to sign up individually.
FREE | DONATIONS WELCOME | REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

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Questions?
For more information, contact Rani Howard, 314-442-3109.

Film Festival Special Preview Event & Screening of Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00
Preview the 2026 Season Experience with a Film Screening, Filmmaker Q&A, & Guest Performance
Experience an evening of powerful storytelling, community, and Jewish and Japanese culture during this year’s St. Louis Jewish Film Festival Preview Event.
Take in an energetic pre-film performance by St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, be moved by the heroic acts of a Japanese diplomat during the Holocaust in a screening of the documentary film Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness, and engage with diane estelle Vicari, award‑winning filmmaker of Sugihara, during a live Q&A.

Film: Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness
2000, NR
USA, English
Robert Kirk, diane estelle Vicari
Documentary: 90 minutes
a powerful documentary that reminds us how one person’s courage can change the course of history
In the dark early days of World War II, Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara made a choice that defied his government — and changed the course of thousands of lives.

In the fall of 1939, as Hitler’s murderous wave swept across Eastern Europe, Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara faced an impossible choice. Stationed in Lithuania as Japan’s Consul, Sugihara was surrounded by desperate Jewish refugees whose only hope of escape lay in a transit visa he was expressly forbidden to issue. Acting against direct orders from Tokyo—and at enormous risk to his career and his family—Sugihara followed his conscience, handwriting thousands of visas that enabled Jews to flee through Russia to Japan and onward to safety. Today, it is estimated that more than 40,000 people owe their lives to Sugihara’s extraordinary moral courage.

Trailer
https://jccstl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SUGIHARA-Conspiracy-of-Kindness-Trailer-SD1.mp4

Special Pre-Show Performance by St. Louis Osuwa Taiko
St. Louis Osuwa Taiko delivers the traditional art of Japanese taiko—along with powerful modern pieces—through electrifying, high‑energy performances that captivate audiences with rhythm, movement, and cultural artistry. Performing throughout the Midwest, they bring a thunderous, heart‑pounding experience you can feel in your chest, making them a must‑see for anyone who loves immersive live art or Japanese culture.

Post-Screening Q&A with Filmmaker diane estelle Vicari

The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with award-winning filmmaker diane estelle Vicari, whose documentary brings Sugihara’s story vividly to life. A graduate of UCLA’s Program in Film and Television, Vicari has built a distinguished career producing films that explore our shared humanity and global interconnectedness. Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness earned the prestigious Pare Lorentz/IDA Award, and in 2021, the California State Legislature officially designated Sugihara Visas Day, honoring the diplomat’s legacy of compassion and rescue.

Vicari’s appearance is generously sponsored by Nancy and Ken Kranzberg and Shelly and Rick Mayhew. We invite you to join us for this meaningful evening of film, conversation, and reflection — a fitting prelude to a festival devoted to bearing witness, choosing courage, and celebrating the power of human kindness.

Tickets
Tickets for this special preview event are only $5/person!

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Partner Event

Join us January 17–April 4 at the Holocaust Museum for Special Exhibition “Resilience – A Sansei Sense of Legacy”
The Film Festival Special Preview Event: Sugihara coincides with the Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum’s new exhibition, RESILIENCE: A Sansei Sense of Legacy, on view January 17 – April 4, 2026.

In 1942, Executive Order 9066 forced the incarceration of Japanese Americans living on the West Coast. Told from the perspective of Sansei – third-generation Japanese Americans – Resilience features the work of eight artists whose families experienced this injustice and whose art reflects on its impact across generations. That impact was also felt here in St. Louis, where many Japanese American families settled post incarceration.

This free exhibition is made possible through the Museum’s Partnership with the Japanese American Citizen’s League.

31st ANNUAL ST. LOUIS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 15–Thursday, March 26, 2026
Now in its 31st year, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival showcases outstanding films that illuminate Jewish life, culture, and identity. Screenings run Sunday, March 15–Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the B&B multiplex and at partner locations around St. Louis, offering audiences a high-quality cinematic experience on both the Grand Screen and in smaller auditoriums. The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is a program of the J – St. Louis.

Purim Shabbat with the J's Family Center
2026-02-27 17:30 - 19:00
This Shabbat program is presented in partnership with Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School.
Join us for a fun, Purim-themed Shabbat celebration designed for families with children of all ages! We’ll sing our way into Shabbat with blessings and a song, bake hamantaschen, make fun Purim crafts with our friends from Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School, and enjoy a Kosher dairy Shabbat dinner of wacky breakfast! Grandparents, friends, and families of every background—Jewish or not—are warmly welcome. Please email ebrockman@jccstl.org if you will need a highchair for dinner.
Schedule

5:30pm Program
6:30pm Dinner and Blessings

Parking
This event takes place on the lower level of the Staenberg Family Complex. You may enter through either the Early Childhood Center doors or the Adult Day at the J doors. Parking is located behind the outdoor pool.

Registration Required
Adults/teens ages 13+: $16.21 (fees included)
Children ages 3-12: $7.57 (fees included)
Children ages 2 years and younger: Free
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