The St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project
Nishmah is a program of the St. Louis Jewish Community Center that inspires, engages, and supports Jewish women. Through inspirational programming, Nishmah brings together Jewish women from different denominations who may have otherwise never met. Together, these women learn from each other, connect and form bonds through faith and friendship.
Nishmah Inspires
Through a number of diverse and inspirational programs, Nishmah brings together Jewish women from different denominations who may have otherwise never met. Together, these women learn from each other, connect, and form bonds through faith and friendship. Nishmah creates the foundation for these Jewish connections that form outside the walls of a synagogue environment. Our bi-annual Nishmah Women’s Shabbat Retreat allows women all ages and backgrounds a break from everyday stressors to pray, study, reflect and connect with each other.
Nishmah Educates
Nishmah hosts a monthly book club to connect women through learning and intellectual stimulation around trending topics. We have looked at the diversity of the Jewish community, the history of White Nationalism, and how it fits into tropes of antisemitism. We also do experiential learning like our Israel trips through Momentum. Our Facebook group is an active place to share articles, news, and upcoming events in areas of interest for Jewish women in St. Louis.
Nishmah Engages
Nishmah also engages women in study and connection, through our Ilene Joseph Salon Series, facilitated discussions about stimulating articles on topics of interest. We partner with many Jewish organizations and synagogues to unite women across denominations and create a unique multigenerational space. Nishmah partners with internal programs at the J to attend New Jewish Theatre shows, Israeli cooking classes, and so much more!
Upcoming Nishmah Events
Nishmah Programs for Women
Book Club
The coordination for the book club is moving to WhatsApp! To stay updated on dates, books, and locations, please join our WhatsApp group.
Ilene Joseph Salon Series
Information coming soon
Well Circles
A monthly opportunity to just breathe. Facilitated by Raquel “Foxx” Leverson. Registration required.
Women’s Retreats
Contact
For more information on Nishmah, please contact Emilie Brockman, Manager of Jewish Community Engagement.
