Get to know our new J staff member, Roni Lavi, our community Shlicha!
Roni has joined the J to educate, engage and share all about Israel and Israeli history, people and culture. Roni is happy to setup a time and place that works for you and your family, either in-person, outside or virtually. Pick any topic of discussion, learn some Hebrew, cook Israeli food, listen to some great, new Israeli music, place Israeli games… the ideas are endless! Register online.
About Roni
Roni Lavi is from Kfar Vradim in Northern Israel not far from the Lebanon border. She spent the last three years in the IDF where, as an education officer in the Artillery Corps, she produced major events and projects, and executed an educational conference for high-ranking officials. She was honored with the 2019 Israel President’s Excellence Award at the end of her term.
Roni also worked several years as a summer camp instructor. She also participated in a leadership program called Kol Ami, a 6-month gap year experience for post-high school Israeli and Jewish teens from around the world. The program strives to forge meaningful, and lasting connections among the next generation of Jews who embrace their differences.
For more information about Israeli Engagement at the J, please contact Program Coordinator Roni Lavi, 314-313-0441
Ages 10 years and older. Join the St. Louis Jewish community as we honor and remember those soldiers and victims of terrorism that have fallen in the defense of the State of Israel. Program will feature readings, performances, songs, and poems in both Hebrew and English.
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Tuesday, May 3, 7pm
Free event
Contact Roni Lavi, 314-313-0441
Yom Ha’Atzmaut Israel Independence Community Celebration
All ages. Join the St. Louis Jewish community as we celebrate Israel’s 74th Anniversary in grand style. Activities and program still under planning but save the date.
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Thursday, May 5, 5:30-7:30pm
This is a free event
Contact Roni Lavi, 314-313-0441
All ages. Get to know our wonderful Israeli staff member who is here to educate, engage and share all about Israel and Israeli history, people and culture. Roni is happy to set up a time and place that works for you and your family either in person, outside, or virtually! Pick any topic of discussion, learn some Hebrew, cook Israeli food together, listen to some great new Israeli music, play Israeli games, do some Israeli dances or more.
Sign up today! Register online.
For more information, contact Roni Lavi, 314-313-0441
Adults. Gather with your close friends and learn how to cook traditional Israeli food. An Israeli cooking day or night at your house!
Location, day and time to be agreed upon
Free
For more information, contact Roni Lavi, 314-313-0441
Past Engagements
4 Sessions. 3 Episodes Every 2 Weeks.March 15 & 29, April 12 & 26
Want to level up your tv watching experience? Come together for an in-depth discussion on Fauda, the New York Times best international television show of 2017.
A top Israeli agent comes out of retirement to hunt for a Palestinian terrorist he thought he’d killed, setting a chaotic chain of events into motion, while seeing the human stories on both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Watch the shows in the comfort of your home and join others for a lively discussion. Roni, having served in the artillery corps, will share personal stories from her experience in the West Bank. Guest speakers that served in similar units will join too!
RSVP to receive a goodie pack while you watch the show!
For more information, contact Roni Lavi, 314-313-0441
Israeli Cooking Night
All ages. Do you love to cook? Do you love Israeli food? Now you can combine your two loves in a cooking class with Roni the Shlichah! We will learn to make burekas, couscous, Israeli biscuit cake, Israeli chocolate-covered cereal and more!
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Sunday, February 27, 4:30pm
This is a free event
To register, contact Roni Lavi, 314-313-0441