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February 2022
St. Louis Jewish Book Festival: Children’s Mitzvah Program
Children's Mitzvah Program Dean Robbins, Thank you, Dr. Salk Sunday, February 27, 1pm Performing Arts Center Free event During his St. Louis childhood, Dean Robbins fell in love with Mighty Mouse and Superman, dressing up in superhero costumes and vowing to save the world. When he finally realized he would never have X-ray vision, he found real-life Jewish heroes who could be his role models, including Jonas Salk, the scientist who conquered polio. Dean introduces Salk and many others with…
Find out more »March 2022
2022 Fabulous Feud Live: J Associates Annual Fundraiser
Save the Date! The J Associates Annual Fundraiser returns on March 12 Join J Associates for the 2nd Annual Fabulous Feud Live, a virtual event and spring fundraiser on Saturday, March 12. In the same spirit as the popular television game show, Family Feud, Fabulous Feud Live features families from our community who will team up and square off against each other to play “The Feud.” Play along from home as the contestants battle it out while having fun and fundraising…
Find out more »Pre-Purim Party featuring “The Illustrated Cocktail”
Join local author Rachel K. Miller for drinks, drawings and hamantaschen to kick off your Purim celebrations! Pre-Purim Party Tuesday, March 15, 7pm Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Tickets: $36, includes copy of the book plus refreshments The Illustrated Cocktail, a gorgeously illustrated collection of recipes and anecdotes. Grab a nosh and a drink, and then hear from the author, Rachel K. Miller, about the inspiration behind her book. We can't wait to see you for this laid-back evening! Presented by…
Find out more »May 2022
Nishmah Salon: Talking to Kids About Gender
Talking to Kids About Gender Tuesday, May 10 at 7pm At a private residence located in Ladue. Exact address to be disclosed after registration. Free and open to all women in the community. To RSVP, contact Vickie Shuchart, Director of Nishmah, 314.442.3111. Dr. Sharon Vermont is a pediatrician who specializes in transgender health and works with children, teens and young adults who have gender concerns. Join Nishmah for our final Salon of the Year as Dr. Vermont discusses how and…
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Watch our performers shine in Beauty and the Beast! Join us for the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. Tickets on sale now - perfect for the whole family! Performances: Wednesday & Thursday, May 11 & 12, 7pm Theatre Unlimited is the J's barrier-free theatre company where adults (18 and older) who want to take center stage can act, sing and dance. Everyone gets a chance to be in the spotlight in this program.
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Watch our performers shine in Beauty and the Beast! Join us for the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. Tickets on sale now - perfect for the whole family! Performances: Wednesday & Thursday, May 11 & 12, 7pm Theatre Unlimited is the J's barrier-free theatre company where adults (18 and older) who want to take center stage can act, sing and dance. Everyone gets a chance to be in the spotlight in this program.
Find out more »June 2022
SLCL Authors @ the J Presents World-Record Breaking Long-Distance Swimmer Lynne Cox
Internationally famous for swimming the world’s most difficult waterways, Lynne Cox celebrates all forms of athleticism in others, human or otherwise. When she saw a video of a Newfoundland dog leaping from a helicopter to save someone from drowning, Cox was captivated. “Tales of Al” is the inspiring story of Cox’s adventures with the spectacular dogs at SICS, the famed school that has trained hundreds of dogs for rescue operations. Books available for purchase from Left Bank Books.
Find out more »SLCL Authors @ the J Presents Bestselling Novelist Louis Bayard
The romance and marriage of wealthy, charming, and powerful Jack Kennedy and beautiful, mysterious debutante Jacqueline Bouvier fascinated America and would come to define an age. But how did these two come together? Taking place mostly during the spring and summer before Jack and Jackie’s wedding, and narrated by Jack’s best friend and “fixer” Lem Billings, “Jackie & Me” is a searching novel about a young woman of a certain class with narrow options, two people who loved each other,…
Find out more »July 2022
Member Appreciation Night – Marilyn Fox Building
We love that you’re a member of the J, and we want to show you at our annual Member Appreciation Night! Join us as we host a party at both J locations this July. Bring the family and enjoy treats, our live DJ, pool games for the kids, giveaways and a great family gift*! You can also splash it up with our awesome pool slides, climbing walls, children’s play area and other features. We can’t wait to see you there! Thanks for being a part…
Find out more »SLCL Authors at the J Presents Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Jay Wellons
A renowned pediatric neurosurgeon at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Dr. Jay Wellons pulls back the curtain to reveal the profoundly moving triumphs, haunting complications, and harrowing close calls that characterize the life of a pediatric neurosurgeon, bringing the high-stakes drama of the operating room to life with astonishing candor and honest compassion. Reflecting on lessons learned over twenty-five years and thousands of operations completed on some of the most vulnerable and precious among us, Wellons recounts with gripping detail…
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