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Nishmah

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.

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Adult Women. Join us for a very special Shabbat retreat set at the J’s breathtaking Camp Sabra at the Lake of the Ozarks for the very first time! We will gather for learning, entertainment, great kosher food, Pre-Rosh Hashanah prep, Shabbat services with special one-of-a-kind sessions, and more! Registration is required.

Session topics include:

  • Menopause
  • Aging Parents
  • Mental Health and strategies for coping with stress
  • The neuroscience of transformational change
  • Motherhood
  • Rosh Chodesh Circles
  • Writing workshop
  • Vision boards
  • Ceramics
  • Song Circles
  • The transformational power of summer camp
  • Body positivity and acceptance
  • The power of female friendship
  • Nishmah’s September book club will meet at the retreat (Book: Rising out of Hatred, by Eli Saslow)
  • Israeli Sport: Catchball
  • Israel panel
  • A session with our new Israeli Shlichah

Activities include:

  • Yoga
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing and Kayaking
  • Land Sports
  • Tie Dye
  • Pre-Shabbat Drum Circle
  • Israel Panel with women recently returning from Israel
  • Happy Hours
  • Bonfires and S’mores
  • Arts & Crafts

Camp Sabra
Friday-Sunday | September 20-22

Price
Cabin Lodging: $200
Climate Control Lodging: $225

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Thank you to our Retreat Committee! 

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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Momentum Israel Trip, Summer 2023

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