• Yom Ha’atzmaut

    Thursday, May 1 5pm Staenberg Family Complex Come celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with a spectacular Yom Ha’atzmaut event! The festivities will begin with a powerful exhibit, Humans of October 7th, […]

  • Lag B’Omer Family Picnic

    Creve Coeur Lake Park 13725 Marine Ave, St. Louis, United States

    Friday, May 16 | 5:30pm Creve Coeur Lake Park All Ages Join us for Shabbat in the park for a picnic to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Lag B’Omer. We will learn about the holiday, celebrate Shabbat and get some fresh pre-summer air. Free but registration required.

  • Beyond Breast Cancer

    Arts & Education Building – The J Staenberg Family Complex 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO, United States

    Beyond Breast Cancer: BRCA Gene Mutations and the Risk of Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, and Skin Cancers Thursday, May 22 5:30 Light Refreshments 6-7:30pm Program Q&A The J - Mirowitz Performing Arts & Banquet Center Certified genetic counselor(s) will discuss hereditary cancer and the crucial role of genetic counseling in understanding risks. Specialists in gastroenterology and dermatology […]

  • Shavuot Ice Cream Meet-up

    FroYo Frozen Yogurt 10909 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, United States

    Families. For the holiday of Shavuot, cool off with some frozen yogurt. Stop by anytime, open house style and 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to the J. Addie Meister, ameister@jccstl.org

    Free
  • Nishmah & NJT: Peace, Love & Panel

    Doors, Dinner & Panel: 5:15pm Show start time: 7pm Staenberg Family Complex - Arts & Education Building Join us for the first of its kind! Peace, Love & Panel, an intergenerational look at career and motherhood throughout the decades. Local women will share their stories of balancing work and a family, representing multiple generations. Following […]

    $60
  • Sports Storytelling with Ben Hochman

    18 years +. The perfect opportunity to combine your love for sports with the power of narrative. Whether you’re drawn to the drama of a game, the inspiring journeys of athletes, or the emotions that come with victory and defeat, this workshop will help you craft compelling stories that resonate with readers. Through engaging exercises, […]

    $15
  • PRIDE Community Shabbat

    The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Camp Pavilion) 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO, United States

    June 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. Pre-registration is encouraged. The Pride Shabbat Picnic is made possible […]

    Free
  • Memoir Bootcamp

    Memoir Bootcamp

    18 years +. This is designed for writers ready to refine their personal narrative and take their memoir to the next level. Through focused writing exercises, prompts, and group feedback, you’ll strengthen key elements like voice, structure, and emotional depth, transforming your experiences into a compelling story. Additionally, we’ll provide practical guidance on how to […]

    $50
  • Memoir Bootcamp

    Memoir Bootcamp

    18 years +. This is designed for writers ready to refine their personal narrative and take their memoir to the next level. Through focused writing exercises, prompts, and group feedback, you’ll strengthen key elements like voice, structure, and emotional depth, transforming your experiences into a compelling story. Additionally, we’ll provide practical guidance on how to […]

    $50
  • Israeli Culinary Institute UNPLUGGED: Salatim Edition

    Adults 21+. Spice up your culinary skills at our Israeli Cooking Class with Naomi, our Israeli Shalicha! Learn to make Salatim, an Israeli favorite. Enjoy a culinary journey at the J that’ll leave you hungry for more. Don’t miss out!

    $10
  • Echoes & Alter Egos: A Persona Poetry Workshop

    Echoes & Alter Egos: A Persona Poetry Workshop Tuesday, July 29 | 5:30-7pm SFC Performing Arts Center Slip into borrowed voices, inhabit lives unseen, and let language shape new identities. This immersive workshop delves into the art of persona poetry, where the self dissolves and the poem speaks through another. Tickets: $15

  • Camp Sabra Reunion Weekend

    Camp Sabra – The Staenberg Peninsula 30750 Camp Sabra Road, Rocky Mt, MO, United States

    Camp Sabra Reunion Weekend! August 22-24, 2025 Camp Sabra Lake of the Ozarks Staenberg Peninsula It will be a weekend of sailing, swimming, shooting arrows, playing land sports, ziplining, climbing walls, tie-dying and more! Hang out at the SCT bench or the swim beach. Make this weekend exactly what you and your camp friends want […]

  • Summer Used Book Sale at the J

    Book lovers, collectors, and avid readers all anticipate the J's semiannual Used Book Sale, held in January and August each year! Thousands of titles are available, including mystery and intrigue, […]