Inspiring Jewish Women
Nishmah, a program of the St. Louis Jewish Community Center, 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.
Upcoming Hanukkah Events
Sunday, December 15, 2024
12-6pm
Don’t miss our third annual community celebration of Hanukkah with the Missouri Botanical Gardens at Garden Glow. Tickets can be purchased through the Missouri Botanical Gardens website.
Free Music and Vendors at 12pm. Garden Glow Opens at 4:30pm.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
10:30am-2pm
Join us to watch “Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas,” a movie detailing the history of Jewish composers. Learn about their hand in the creation of today’s Christmas carols! Concessions will be on sale before the show!
Mirowitz Performing Arts Center
Doors Open at 10:30am | Showtime at 11am
Free | No RSVP required
Wednesday, December 25
3pm
Join us to watch a G-rated movie at the J! This year, since December 25 is the first night of Hanukkah, we will light the first candle after our family-friendly film. Kosher concessions will be on sale to raise funds for the J’s Family Center.
Mirowitz Performing Arts Center
Free Admission
Saturday, December 28
8pm
Join us for the first time ever Hanukkah pop-up bar in ballpark village! With specialty Hanukkah food and cocktails and live music.
This event is for ages 21+ only.
Ballpark Village, Downtown St. Louis
Monday, December 30
4pm
Join the Jewish community to celebrate Hanukkah and the pending New Year! All of the businesses at the District will be open for the festivities. We will light a digital menorah and have an early New Year’s Eve ball drop with live music and entertainment.
The Hub in Chesterfield
Free | No RSVP required
Jennifer Baer
Lisa Binowitz
Stacy Berger
Stephanie Brown
Laurie Burstein
Marianne Chervitz
Ann Mayer Eisen
Jessica Fischoff
Jada Fox
Laurie Goldberg
Sabrina Gornish
Katie Rice-Guter
Claudia Hall
Iris Hinderliter
Kari Kramer
Raquel Leverson
Maxine Mirowitz
Erin Pernikoff
Emily Perlstadt
Simone Picker
Jen Rich
Jessica Shafrin
Vickie Shuchart
Carly Sparks
Ally Vesper
Shelby-Wolf Wilhelm
Jen Wittner
How does Nishmah inspire?
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.
How does Nishmah educate?
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.
How does Nishmah engage?
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!
For more information on Nishmah, please contact Emilie Brockman, Manager, Jewish Community Engagement.
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