Jewish Family Programs

April/May
Indoor Pool

Families. Join us for a special showing of Prince of Egypt in preparation for Passover. We will provide floaties and kosher snacks. We will show the film in the indoor pool. Independent swimmers allowed without adults, children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

June/Year-Round
Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema

Ages vary by event. The J’s St. Louis Jewish Film Festival showcases national and international cinema that explores universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints, and new perspectives. The Jewish Film Festival now offers year-round opportunities to experience Jewish films from around the world, while documentaries, drama and short films are presented at the Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema for five days in June, with introductions by filmmakers and experts on the issues the films bring forth.

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April/May

All ages. Yom HaZikaron is an Israeli day of remembrance of fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks. Join us in commemoration of our fallen brothers and sisters, their families, and all those impacted. This will be a ceremony for anyone who would like to show their solidarity. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Israeli soldiers and all innocent civilians who are impacted by ongoing violence. May strength, resilience, and peace be with the people of Israel and our entire Jewish community.

Join us for an evening of unity, resilience, and hope! Gather together to celebrate our shared strength and resilience.

April/May
St. Louis’ Delmar Maker’s District

For the holiday of Shavuot, come check out MADE, the Makerspace by Magic House. We have booked the venue for our private use of the hands-on activities, snacks will be provided, and we will learn a bit more about Shavuot.

MADE for Kids is a 7,000 sq ft makerspace that features a makers workshop, artist studio, design lab, and entrepreneurs marketplace where kids can use their imaginations to create, invent, tinker, explore, and discover!

June
Day Camp Pavilion – Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur

All Ages
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, and the St. Louis Jewish community is coming together for a Pride Shabbat celebration! We’re inviting all who identify, their allies and families of all kinds to join us for a community-wide event with snacks, games, music, and other activities. Pre-registration is encouraged. The Pride Shabbat Picnic is made possible by support from the Helene Mirowitz Center of Jewish Community Life Fund and sponsored by the J, Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School, JCRC and PJ Library.

August
Outdoor Pool – Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur

All Ages
An informal family meetup at the outdoor pool. Friends, grandparents, grownups etc. are all welcome.

September/October
Offsite

All Ages
Join the J and Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School for a fun day of apple picking for the whole family for Rosh Hashanah. Registration is required. Free; pay for your apples.

September/October
Marilyn Fox Building in Creve Coeur

All Ages
Join the Family Center, the J ECCs, PJ Library, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School and all our friends for a special Sukkot spectacular. We will 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 variety of special animal guests.

Free

December
Missouri Botanical Gardens

All Ages
Save the date for our fourth annual community celebration of Hanukkah with the Missouri Botanical Gardens at Garden Glow. Tickets can be purchased through the Missouri Botanical Gardens website. The Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School choir will open the afternoon of musical performances with sets from Kolot, Shakshuka, and more!