January 2023
Rick Recht Jewish Community Concert
Rock all afternoon with the founder of Jewish Rock Radio, Rick Recht. Co-sponsored by PJ Library. Registration Required Free family ticket with a donation of any amount to the Jewish Federation Annual Campaign For more information, contact Avital Kadosh, 314.442.3172.
Find out more »Martin Luther Jr. Day Event | Jessica Nordell
Bookend: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event Jessica Nordell, The End of Bias: A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Tickets: Free but registration required The End of Bias is a transformative, groundbreaking exploration into how we can eradicate unintentional bias and discrimination, the great challenge of our age. Implicit bias: persistent, unintentional prejudiced behavior that clashes with our consciously held beliefs. We know that it exists, to corrosive and even lethal effect.…
Find out more »August 2023
Summer Used Book Sale 2023
Sunday, August 27 – Thursday, August 31 Sunday, August 27: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission) Monday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Tuesday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Wednesday, August 30: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Thursday, August 31: 10am-8pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!) Thousands of books will be available for sale at the J Used Book Sale. Stock up on your reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department.
Find out more »September 2023
January 2024
JBF Bookend: Rachel Beanland – “The House Is On Fire”
The House Is On Fire tells the story of the 1811 Richmond Theater Fire from the perspective of four integrous characters—two Black and enslaved, two white and imminently more protected—none of whom experience the world from a place of institutional authority. Set on the night after Christmas, the place was packed as Placide & Green Company, a touring ensemble with more than 30 members, put on a play when a fire broke out backstage thanks to an oversight and some…
Find out more »February 2024
Israeli Film Club
Explore Israeli cinema with Snir, the Israeli Shaliach! Join us for film screenings and discover Israel’s vibrant storytelling. Don’t miss this cinematic journey! In each meeting we will watch a different Israeli movie, followed by a discussion.
Find out more »Israeli Film Club
Explore Israeli cinema with Snir, the Israeli Shaliach! Join us for film screenings and discover Israel’s vibrant storytelling. Don’t miss this cinematic journey! In each meeting we will watch a different Israeli movie, followed by a discussion.
Find out more »Songleader Boot Camp National Conference
Teens and Adults. SLBC is an intensive leadership training program for rabbis, cantors, educators and all others interested in offering a profound exploration of the physiology, psychology, strategy and execution behind inspirational Jewish teaching and song leading. SLBC participants experience a powerful three-day immersion program.
Find out more »Songleader Boot Camp National Conference
Teens and Adults. SLBC is an intensive leadership training program for rabbis, cantors, educators and all others interested in offering a profound exploration of the physiology, psychology, strategy and execution behind inspirational Jewish teaching and song leading. SLBC participants experience a powerful three-day immersion program.
Find out more »Songleader Boot Camp National Conference
Teens and Adults. SLBC is an intensive leadership training program for rabbis, cantors, educators and all others interested in offering a profound exploration of the physiology, psychology, strategy and execution behind inspirational Jewish teaching and song leading. SLBC participants experience a powerful three-day immersion program.
Find out more »Israeli Film Club
Explore Israeli cinema with Snir, the Israeli Shaliach! Join us for film screenings and discover Israel’s vibrant storytelling. Don’t miss this cinematic journey! In each meeting we will watch a different Israeli movie, followed by a discussion.
Find out more »March 2024
Israeli Culinary Institute: Shakshuka Edition
Adults 21+. Spice up your culinary skills at our Israeli Cooking Class with Snir, the Israeli Shaliach! Learn to make an Israeli favorite, Shakshuka. Enjoy a culinary journey at the J that’ll leave you hungry for more. Don’t miss out!
Find out more »April 2024
Genetics and Hereditary Cancer: Let’s Learn Together
Learn from a genetic counselor and oncologist about hereditary cancers, genetic counseling, and how this impacts risk and treatment decisions, as well as medical management. Presenters: Dr. Shannon Grabosch is a gynecologic oncologist who walks beside women from the time of their diagnosis throughout their treatment course. She says that “each relationship has been such a gift for me.” As a board member of St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, she is dedicated to educating the community about the availability of…
Find out more »Family Passover Seder
Families with children 13 years or younger. A fun, interactive and musical Passover seder dinner experience led by the J’s Rabbi Brad Horwitz and a special song leader. Let us do the cooking and cleaning while your family enjoys music, food, activities, and more. $36/adult $18/child
Find out more »May 2024
We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down By Lila Rose Kaplan Recommended 12 years+ Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous…
Find out more »June 2024
We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down By Lila Rose Kaplan Recommended 12 years+ Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous…
Find out more »We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down By Lila Rose Kaplan Recommended 12 years+ Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous…
Find out more »We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down By Lila Rose Kaplan Recommended 12 years+ Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous…
Find out more »We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down By Lila Rose Kaplan Recommended 12 years+ Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous…
Find out more »We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down By Lila Rose Kaplan Recommended 12 years+ Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous…
Find out more »We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down By Lila Rose Kaplan Recommended 12 years+ Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous…
Find out more »We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down By Lila Rose Kaplan Recommended 12 years+ Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous…
Find out more »We All Fall Down
We All Fall Down By Lila Rose Kaplan Recommended 12 years+ Linda and Saul Stein still live in the Westchester home where they raised their two beautiful daughters. But when Saul unexpectedly retires, Linda summons the family to celebrate Passover for the first time in decades. Linda tends slightly toward the theatrical (okay, a lot), and their family has never been particularly religious (okay, not at all). So their comic attempts to bring the Seder to life go from riotous…
Find out more »July 2024
Red
Red By John Logan Recommended 16 years+ Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw…
Find out more »Israeli Culinary Institute: UNPLUGGED: Salatim Edition
Spice up your culinary skills at our Israeli Cooking Class with Snir, the Israeli Shaliach! Learn to make an Israeli favorite, Shakshuka. Enjoy a culinary journey at the J that’ll leave you hungry for more.
Find out more »Red
Red By John Logan Recommended 16 years+ Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw…
Find out more »Red
Red By John Logan Recommended 16 years+ Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw…
Find out more »August 2024
Red
Red By John Logan Recommended 16 years+ Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw…
Find out more »Red
Red By John Logan Recommended 16 years+ Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw…
Find out more »Red
Red By John Logan Recommended 16 years+ Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw…
Find out more »NJTea Fundraiser
Enjoy a cup of hot or iced tea along with traditional sweet and savory delights. Afternoon tea attire encouraged. A special thank you to Gloria Spitzer, The Rubin Family Foundation, and the Republic of Tea for supporting this event. Tea for One $50 Tea for Eight $350 Win a one-week stay at the exquisite Vidanta Neuvo Nayarit-Vallarta Resort Win a one-week stay at the exquisite Vidanta Neuvo Nayarit-Vallarta Resort located on the Pacific coast of Mexico in a Grand Luxxe…
Find out more »Red
Red By John Logan Recommended 16 years+ Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw…
Find out more »Red
Red By John Logan Recommended 16 years+ Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw…
Find out more »Red
Red By John Logan Recommended 16 years+ Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art, a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. Raw…
Find out more »Summer Used Book Sale
Used Book Sale Summer Sale: Sunday, August 25 – Thursday, August 29 Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission) Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!) Thousands of books will be available for sale at the J Used Book Sale. Stock up on your reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Book lovers,…
Find out more »Summer Used Book Sale
Used Book Sale Summer Sale: Sunday, August 25 – Thursday, August 29 Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission) Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!) Thousands of books will be available for sale at the J Used Book Sale. Stock up on your reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Book lovers,…
Find out more »Summer Used Book Sale
Used Book Sale Summer Sale: Sunday, August 25 – Thursday, August 29 Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission) Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!) Thousands of books will be available for sale at the J Used Book Sale. Stock up on your reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Book lovers,…
Find out more »Summer Used Book Sale
Used Book Sale Summer Sale: Sunday, August 25 – Thursday, August 29 Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission) Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!) Thousands of books will be available for sale at the J Used Book Sale. Stock up on your reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Book lovers,…
Find out more »Summer Used Book Sale
Used Book Sale Summer Sale: Sunday, August 25 – Thursday, August 29 Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission) Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!) Thousands of books will be available for sale at the J Used Book Sale. Stock up on your reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Book lovers,…
Find out more »October 2024
Trivia Night to Benefit Camp Sabra
Join us for 10 rounds of general trivia as we raise money to benefit Camp Sabra! We will have your normal trivia, plus raffles, mulligans for purchase, and so much more between rounds. Bring food, drinks, and friends to the Helene Mirowitz Performing Arts and Banquet Center on Saturday, October 26, 2024, for a night of fun and philanthropy. We will accept cash and credit cards. Table decorations are encouraged!
Find out more »December 2024
Theatre Unlimited: Aladdin
18 years + A barrier-free theatre program specifically designed to allow adults with disabilities to shine on stage. Each Fall and Spring season gives Theatre Unlimited participants the chance to audition, rehearse, and perform an entire production. In rehearsals, participants play ensemble-building games, engage in chorus singing practice, practice their roles, learn basic components of theatre, and socialize with their cast mates. This session’s play is Aladdin. Join us on this magic carpet ride! Performances Wednesday | December 4 |…
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited: Aladdin
18 years + A barrier-free theatre program specifically designed to allow adults with disabilities to shine on stage. Each Fall and Spring season gives Theatre Unlimited participants the chance to audition, rehearse, and perform an entire production. In rehearsals, participants play ensemble-building games, engage in chorus singing practice, practice their roles, learn basic components of theatre, and socialize with their cast mates. This session’s play is Aladdin. Join us on this magic carpet ride! Performances Wednesday | December 4 |…
Find out more »Bookend Event: Vegas Concierge with Brian Joseph
Join us for a crucial and eye-opening event with Brian Joseph, author of Vegas Concierge, as he sheds light on the dark realities of sex trafficking within the vibrant city of Las Vegas. The evening will feature a poignant discussion on how sex trafficking operates, the challenges faced by survivors, and what individuals and communities can do to support anti-trafficking efforts. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a meaningful Q&A session, gaining insights into both the severity of…
Find out more »Youth Theatre Fall Musical: Shrek Jr.
Ages 5-15 Youth Theatre is an all-inclusive, educational theatre program that allows students to build confidence, improve communication, and experience the joy of the performing arts. The cast will work together to learn songs, dances, and ultimately put on a wonderful performance at the end of the session. Further show details, including the name of the show, are forthcoming. All participants who audition will be cast, but you must register prior to auditioning. Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Performances: Wednesday-Thursday Dec…
Find out more »Christmas Day Movie with the Jewish Film Festival
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
Find out more »Christmas Matinee Movie & Hanukkah Candle Lighting
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. Wednesday, December 25 | 3pm Mirowitz Performing Arts Center Free Admission
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