The J - St. Louis

NJT Presents 'The Wanderers' by Anna Ziegler
2025-09-20, 2025-09-21, 2025-09-25, 2025-09-27, 2025-09-28 | MO
September 11–September 28, 2025 — Dates and times vary. See The Wanderers on NJT’s webpages for times, dates, and to reserve your tickets!
Synopsis: This story of two seemingly different Jewish marriages (one Orthodox, the other secular) shows the difficulty in balancing individual identity with family. Funny, moving, and thoughtful, the play asks if following one’s truth is worth it, no matter the cost.

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
2025-09-20 12:00 - 2025-09-21 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building), 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63146
Ages 18+. Get ready for an intense and exciting 3-on-3 tournament! Teams will compete in best-of-three matches, with the first two games played to 30 points and a potential third game to 20 if needed. Each match has a 55-minute time limit, ensuring fast-paced, actionpacked games. Teams can have a maximum of five players on the roster, allowing for strategic substitutions and fresh legs on the court. Custom jerseys are available for purchase if needed. Team registration and complete payment are required to secure your spot in this thrilling tournament!
Saturday, September 20 – Sunday September 21, 2025
Games begin at 12pm
$180/team
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Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking
2025-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Mills Apple Farm, 11477 Pocahontas Rd, Marine, IL, 62061, United States
***Please note the changes in event time and location.***
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with the J at Mills Apple Farm! Join us for a fun day of apple picking for the whole family; come anytime from noon to 4pm. This event is especially great for families with young children!
FREE | Registration is required.

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Beats in the Booth: A Nishmah Sukkot Gathering
2025-10-08 19:30 - 21:00 | MO
ADULT WOMEN
Come together with a vibrant community of Jewish women to celebrate the joy of Sukkot under the stars! Enjoy a soulful evening featuring a lively drum circle, cozy bonfire, delicious s’mores, and meaningful moments of connection, music, and spirituality. Let’s embrace the spirit of the holiday with laughter, drumming, and the beauty of the outdoors under the Sukkah.
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Safari in the Sukkah: A J Family Center Event
2025-10-09 16:30 - 18:30 | The J – Marilyn Fox Building (Main Entrance), 16801 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63005, United States
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN **Please note the change in end time**
Join the J Family Center, our Early Childhood Center at the J, PJ Library, and all our friends for a special Sukkot spectacular! Gather for a Sukkot open house with a petting zoo and activities, both family-friendly and exciting for adults alike. Shake the lulav and etrog, sing, and schmooze with many special animal guests.
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NJTea
2025-10-19 16:30 - 18:00 | MO, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Join New Jewish Theatre Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet on October 19 as she spills the tea on the NJT 2026 season lineup! Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with sweet and savory delights and entertainment from some of your favorite NJT stars.

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Israeli Culinary Institute: Shakshuka Edition
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | MO
Adults 21+

Back by popular demand! Join Naomi Elbaz, our Shlichah, as she brings us her take on Shakshuka in our 5th Israeli-infused cooking class. We will explore both red and green Shakshuka with a hands-on cooking and food prep experience. Dessert, drinks and the meal will all be served family style.
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Beyond Pink 2025: A Morning of Exercise, Education & Wellness
2025-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | MO
Go BEYOND PINK! with a Morning of Exercise, Education & Wellness
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Join us for a free morning dedicated to wellness, strength, and knowledge. Learn about hereditary cancers and risk reduction strategies while challenging yourself with movement classes designed to help you commit to being the healthiest version of yourself—today and every day.
Guests can participate in several specialty classes like Restorative and Roll, Tai Chi, Yoga for Cancer, Strength Over Cancer, and a Zumba-thon. In addition to learning more about the Hamsa Wellness Community education and support resources available, community partners will be on hand to share information about hereditary cancer risks, cancer rehabilitation, resources for financial support, genetic testing and counseling, and more. Attendees will be able to enjoy a complimentary massage and snacks while they enjoy a health-focused morning with The Hamsa Wellness Community.
Beyond Pink is open to members and non-members alike.
Beyond Pink T-Shirts: A limited number of event t-shirts are available for $20 each. To buy your t-shirt, stop by the front desk in Chesterfield or Creve Coeur. Shirts are available while supplies last!

Visit with the following organizations:

Clean/Healthy Living
Cancer Support Community
Missouri Baptist Breast HealthCare Center
Pink Ribbon Good
ReVital (Cancer Rehabilitation)
Roots Acupuncture and Healing
Siteman Cancer Center/Wash U
St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness – SLOCA
The J’s Hamsa Wellness Community

Beyond Pink Schedule

Event
Time
Location
Description

Chair Massage
10:15am - 12:45pm
Lobby
Sign up for a FREE 5 minute slot with one of our professional masseuses. Must register at the event.

Zumba/High Low
10:30 - 11:45am
Gymnasium
A fusion of Latin and pop music, featuring aerobic interval training with fast and slow rhythms for a fun workout.

Strength Over Cancer
10:30 - 11:25am
Group Exercise Studio
Capacity: 25 Students
A specialized fitness program aimed at supporting cancer patients and survivors through strength training.

Restorative and Roll
10:30 - 11:25am
Mind/Body Studio
Capacity: 18 Students
Designed to release tension and pain by unwinding fascia and connective tissues through gentle movements.

Yoga for Cancer
11:45am - 12:40pm
Mind/Body Studio
Capacity: 18 Students
A gentle, restorative yoga methodology tailored to meet the needs of cancer patients and survivors.

T'ai Chi
11:45am - 12:40pm
Group Ex Studio
Capacity: 25 Students
Gentle, slow movements combined with deep breathing to enhance relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.

Wondering if you should speak to a genetic counselor?
If you say “yes” to any of the following questions, you may be at greater risk and should consult with a genetic counselor:

Were you or a family member diagnosed with breast, colorectal or endometrial cancer at 50 years of age or younger?
Were you or a family member diagnosed pancreatic, ovarian, fallopian tube, primary peritoneal, triple negative breast cancer or male breast cancer at any age?
Were you or a family member diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 55 or younger or metastatic prostate cancer?
Has the same family member been diagnosed with multiple cancers?
Have multiple family members been diagnosed with the same cancer?
Does any family member have a known gene mutation associated with hereditary cancer?
Are you of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry with a family history of breast, ovarian or pancreatic cancer at any age?

2025 Supporters

The Staenberg Group
Lynne Kipnis & Steve Rothman
Lester Family
Merle Fox & Jeff Bikshorn
Palan Family
Isaacs Family
Kaminer Family
The Sidney & Bobby Guller Family Foundation
Robert and Grace Brod Family Foundation: Jessica & Andy Millner
Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation
Rhonda and Andy Oberman
Jennifer & Danny Soshnik
Michelle & Donn Luxx

Class Descriptions

Zumba/High Low: A fusion of Latin and pop music, featuring aerobic interval training with fast and slow rhythms for a fun workout.
Restorative and Roll: Designed to release tension and pain by unwinding fascia and connective tissues through gentle movements.
Yoga for Cancer: A gentle, restorative yoga methodology tailored to meet the needs of cancer patients and survivors.
Strength Over Cancer: A specialized fitness program aimed at supporting cancer patients and survivors through strength training.
Tai Chi: Gentle, slow movements combined with deep breathing to enhance relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.

What is the Hamsa Wellness Community?

The Hamsa Wellness Community (formerly known as Sharsharet Supports STL) is a cancer community program at the J and a community partner of the national nonprofit Sharsheret organization. The Hamsa Wellness Community educates individuals regarding hereditary cancer risks, especially women and men of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, who have an increased risk of carrying a hereditary cancer gene mutation. The Hamsa Wellness Community also supports those facing a cancer diagnosis – especially those with breast and ovarian cancer – anywhere along their journey.
In partnership with the J’s Fitness team, the Hamsa Wellness Community offers programs like Yoga for Cancer, Strength Over Cancer, and Oncology Massage led by oncology-trained instructors and therapists. The Hamsa Wellness Community welcomes the full spectrum of diversity and supports all who reach out. These programs are available to J members and the public.
The Hamsa Wellness Community is founded on five pillars: Connection, Hope, Educations, Strength, and Support. These pillars focus on the care of the whole person and provide those dealing with cancer diagnosis a community during what is often an extremely challenging time.
Contact
Debbi Braunstein, Hamsa Wellness Community Director
314.442.3266

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Nishmah Book Club: 'The World That We Knew' by Alice Hoffman
2025-10-28 18:00 | MO
Save the Date!
Women 18+.
Nishmah Book Club: The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman – Hosted by Mary Murawski. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Lee Yaron, Journalist/Author of '10/7: 100 Human Stories'
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:30 | MO, United States
Winner of the 2024 National Jewish Book Award, 10/7: 100 Human Stories is a searing work of investigative journalism by Haaretz reporter Lee Yaron. Through over 100 firsthand accounts—from survivors, first responders, and bereaved families—Yaron documents the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.
Spanning Jewish, Arab, Bedouin, and foreign communities, 10/7 honors not only how people died, but how they lived. This portrait of grief, resilience, and reckoning offers an urgent lens into a nation—and region—forever changed.

Marilyn Fox Building Grand Opening Celebration
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The J – Marilyn Fox Building (Main Entrance), 16801 Baxter Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63005, United States
We’ve been open, but now it’s time to officially celebrate the J’s stunning new Marilyn Fox Building! Bring your family and friends and join the festivities!
FREE | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Win an Attendance Prize!
1 Prize Drawing Ticket for individuals, 5 Additional Tickets each when you bring a guest
Bringing a Friend Has Perks!
MEMBERS who refer a friend who joins during the event score an exclusive J Stanley Tumbler!
ANYONE who joins or refers a friend who joins during the event receives 5 Bonus Prize Drawing Tickets!
What Are the Prizes?
$100 Gift Card to Project Lean Nation
$300 Gift Card to Main Event
$100 Value Gift Basket from Supplement Superstores
3 CHANCES TO WIN! 4 Tickets to a Concert at The Factory (shows pending)
AND MORE TO COME!
FREE | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
2025-11-09 12:00 - 18:00 | MO
18+ YEARS
Get ready for an intense and exciting 3-on-3 tournament! Teams will compete in best-of-three matches, with the first two games played to 30 points and a potential third game to 20 if needed.
Each match has a 55-minute time limit, ensuring fast-paced, action-packed games. Teams can have a maximum of five players on the roster, allowing for strategic substitutions and fresh legs on the court.
Jerseys are available for purchase, if needed. Team registration and complete payment are required to secure your spot in this thrilling tournament!
Games on Sunday, Nov. 9, begin at 12pm.
$150 per team | Save 3% when you pay with ACH and coupon code ACHSAVE3
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Neighbors & Narratives: Israel-Lebanon Edition
2025-11-10 18:30 - 19:30 | MO
Learn the stories behind Israel’s relationships across the Middle East as we uncover the history and dynamics between Israel and its neighboring countries — one story at a time. This session: Israel & Lebanon.
Presented in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Moms & Mental Health
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School, 348 S. Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO, 63141, United States
ADULT WOMEN 21+
Join Nishmah, the Jewish Community Relations Council, 2025 Momentum Israel participants, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School, and special mental health experts for our first ever Moms & Mental Health gathering and parent education session. Moms & Mental Health is about moms as well as the mental health of family members. Some sessions are about motherhood while others are about identity as it pertains to the entire family unit.
6:30 pm CHECK-IN, NOSH, AND SCHMOOZE
6:45 pm KEYNOTE
Raising Resilient Kids: Recognizing and supporting the mental health needs of our children
Keynote speaker Dr. Lisa Ryan
7:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Dori Scallet will kick off our monthly Mom’s support group in her session on motherhood and the supports we need to be our best selves and mothers.
Raquel Leverson will be hosting Nishmah’s regular Rosh Chodesh Well circle.
Rachel Bray will facilitate a session on Jewish identity in an interfaith context.
Dr. Lisa Ryan will lead an after-the-keynote Q&A Session.
End time is approximate.
FREE | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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NJT Presents 'Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery'
2025-11-20 - 2025-12-07 | MO
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 | MO
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.
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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.

Youth Theatre Presents Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR
2025-12-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:00 | MO
The students of Youth Theatre JR are taking the stage this December! A cast of 60 young performers will step into the spotlight to tell the story of Alice and all the quirky and endearing characters she meets in Wonderland.
Fall down the rabbit hole with Alice as she navigates the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery. When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
75 Minutes with NO INTERMISSION
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Parent's Night Out - Gym & Swim
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:30 | MO
Ages 3-12
Parents take the night to get dinner and finish up your holiday shopping, and bring the kids to us for fun at the J!
Your kiddos will run around in the gymnasium playing a variety of sports and games led by our amazing J staff. Or they can dive into pool time with games and free swim for all our swimmers. Plus, unleash creativity with awesome art projects designed for our aspiring artists!
Member Pricing
$25
$10 for each additional sibling
Non-Member Pricing
$35
$15 for each additional sibling
AGES 3-12
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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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