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SUMMARY:Books & Bagels with Jason Sommer\, Author of "Shmuel's Bridge"
DESCRIPTION:Have brunch with the Jason Sommer\, local author of Shmuel’s Bridge: Following the Tracks to Auschwitz with My Survivor Father\nWe’re excited to welcome St. Louis author Jason Sommer to Books & Bagels\, the J’s literary brunch and learn series where great conversation\, local authors\, and fresh bagels come together for a meaningful mid-morning break. \nJason Sommer’s father\, Jay\, is ninety-eight years old and losing his memory. More than seventy years after arriving in New York from WWII-torn Europe\, he is forgetting the stories that defined his life\, the life of his family\, and the lives of millions of Jews who were affected by Nazi terror. Observing this loss\, Jason vividly recalls the trip to Eastern Europe the two took together in 2001. As father and son travel from the town of Jay’s birth to the labor camp from which he escaped\, and to Auschwitz\, where many in his family were lost\, the stories Jason’s father has told all his life come alive. So\, too\, do Jason’s own memories of the way his father’s past complicated and impacted Jason’s own inner life. Shmuel’s Bridge shows history through a double lens: the memories of a growing son’s complex relationship with his father and the meditations of that son whom\, now grown\, finds himself caring for a man losing all connection to a past that must not be forgotten. \nProgram\n10am Doors Open & Brunch Served:\n11am–Noon Author presentation \nFeatured Author Jason Sommer\nFrom a fam­i­ly of refugees and sur­vivors\, Jason Som­mer is drawn to sto­ry. He is the author of five poet­ry col­lec­tions\, earn­ing a num­ber of hon­ors\, includ­ing an Anna David­son Rosen­berg Award for poems about the Jew­ish expe­ri­ence and a read­ing at ​“Speech and Silence: Poet­ry and the Holo­caust” at the Nation­al Holo­caust Memo­r­i­al Muse­um. Jason lives in St. Louis\, Missouri. \n\nRegister\nJ Members/Non-Members: $12.97 (includes brunch & all 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:PRIDE Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with the J!\nJune is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month\, and the St. Louis Jewish community is coming together for a Pride Shabbat celebration! We’re inviting all who identify\, their allies and families of all kinds to join us for a community-wide event with snacks\, games\, music\, and other activities. The Pride Shabbat Picnic is made possible by support from the Helene Mirowitz Center of Jewish Community Life Fund and sponsored by the J\, Jewish Federation of St. Louis\, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School\, JCRC and PJ Library. \n\nRegister\nPre-registration is encouraged.
URL:https://jccstl.com/event/pride-shabbat-2/
LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Camp Pavilion)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish Life,Community,Families with Children
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SUMMARY:Nishmah–Momentum Israel Trip
DESCRIPTION:Nishmah is Joining Another Momentum Israel Trip! \nMomentum Journey of Growth: July 6-12\, 2026\nFor Jewish mothers with children 18 and younger \nThe Momentum Journey of Growth starts with The Momentum Israel trip\, a profound seven-day immersive experience to the heart of Israel. This once-in-a-lifetime journey opens the soul to the spirit of unity that defines the Jewish homeland. Along with Momentum sisters from around the world and Israeli women and mothers\, this special educational journey leads participants not only through Israel but also to a more meaningful Jewish identity. The Momentum Journey is the inspiration to connect to Jewish values\, engage more deeply with Israel\, and gain the confidence to take action by standing up and speaking out. \nThis is a heavily subsidized trip. Each participant on our women’s trip receives a scholarship. \n \nLEARN  MORE  REGISTER
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SUMMARY:Lynnie's Light for Life 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for Our Next Lynnie’s Light: Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026!\nLynnie’s Light for Life is the annual gathering and signature fundraiser dedicated to shining a light on the extraordinary work of The Hamsa Wellness Community. Each year\, the community comes together to celebrate connection\, honor the legacy of a visionary leader\, and support programs that bring hope\, education\, and strength to individuals and families facing hereditary cancers. \nAbout Lynnie’s Light\nLynn Isaacs Palan (Lynnie) was a pioneer and leader of both Nishmah: The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project and Sharsheret Supports STL\, from which The Hamsa Wellness Community evolved. Through her passionate volunteerism and professional work in these organizations and many others\, she was dedicated to building vibrant communities and changing lives\, especially for individuals living with\, or at increased genetic risk of developing cancer. Lynnie lost her battle to breast cancer on April 10\, 2018\, leaving a legacy of philanthropy among her family\, friends\, and the entire St. Louis community. Lynnie’s passion and drive will forever remain the legacy of The Hamsa Wellness Community and Nishmah. \nFor more information or to donate to Lynnie’s Legacy\, contact Director of the Hamsa Wellness Community\, Chelsea Leon\, at cleon@jccstl.org.
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SUMMARY:Nishmah Women's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Save the Dates!
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LOCATION:Camp Sabra – The Staenberg Peninsula\, 30750 Camp Sabra Road\, Rocky Mt\, MO\, 65072\, United States
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