February 2019
J Associates: Winter Games Day
You're invited to J Associates' Annual Winter Games Day Wednesday, February 20, 10am Free to all! Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Mah Jongg | Bridge | Canasta | Your Choice Enjoy your favorite games with your friends. All are welcome. Please bring a new board game or books to donate to Adult Day at the J and the J's Early Childhood Center. Attendance prizes throughout the day! Bring your own lunch. Snack and beverages provided. RSVP required, including names of all…
Find out more »March 2019
St. Louis Jewish Book Festival: Alyson Richman
Thursday, March 14, 7pm Tickets: $20 From the #1 International bestselling author of The Lost Wife and The Velvet Hours comes an emotionally charged story about a mother’s love, a teacher’s promise and a child’s heart. Katya, a rising ballerina, and Sasha, a graduate student, are young and in love when an unexpected tragedy befalls their native Kiev. Years later, after the couple has safely immigrated to America, the consequences of this incident cause their son, Yuri, to be born with a rare health…
Find out more »April 2019
Nishmah: The Journey 2019
The Journey 2019 B’chol Dor V’dor Celebrating women’s resilience throughout the generations and all over the world Wednesday, April 3, 6pm The J’s Staenberg Family Complex Honoring Dr. Lynne Kipnis Nishmah’s pre-Passover women’s event returns! Musical guest Elana Jagoda guides us through a multi-sensory experience. Join women of all ages as we acknowledge our strengths and triumphs through stories, music, dance and food. 6-6:30pm: Welcome reception with wine and warm greetings 6:30-8pm: Multi-sensory program featuring music by Elana Jagoda Kaye,…
Find out more »May 2019
J Associates Installation Luncheon
Celebrating 34 Years of the J Associates Please join us for our Annual Installation Luncheon and celebrate our Mitzvah Stars! Tuesday, May 14, 11am-1pm St. Louis Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur $36 per person RSVP by May 7 View the Invitation Mitzvah Star Honorees Linda Spitzer Gavatin Amanda Stein Event Co-Chairs Amy Bennett Wendy Gellman Anna Poger Register Online window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('b9377d8a-9695-42df-aac0-cc50f95b8e14'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async = true; e.src = 'https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/webforms/bbox-min.js';…
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited: Willy Wonka!
Theatre Unlimited presents Willy Wonka! Theatre Unlimited is a barrier-free theatre company where adults (18 and older) who want to shine take center stage, act, sing and dance. The trained Theatre Unlimited staff help to incorporate all participants into the show whether or not the individual has been with Theatre Unlimited before. Everyone gets a chance to be in the spotlight in this program. Sponsored by the Productive Living Board, Emerson, US Bank and J Associates Willy Wonka Performances Wednesday, May 15, 7pm…
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited: Willy Wonka
Theatre Unlimited presents Willy Wonka! Theatre Unlimited is a barrier-free theatre company where adults (18 and older) who want to shine take center stage, act, sing and dance. The trained Theatre Unlimited staff help to incorporate all participants into the show whether or not the individual has been with Theatre Unlimited before. Everyone gets a chance to be in the spotlight in this program. Sponsored by the Productive Living Board, Emerson, US Bank and J Associates Willy Wonka Performances Wednesday, May 15, 7pm…
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited: Willy Wonka
Theatre Unlimited presents Willy Wonka! Theatre Unlimited is a barrier-free theatre company where adults (18 and older) who want to shine take center stage, act, sing and dance. The trained Theatre Unlimited staff help to incorporate all participants into the show whether or not the individual has been with Theatre Unlimited before. Everyone gets a chance to be in the spotlight in this program. Sponsored by the Productive Living Board, Emerson, US Bank and J Associates Willy Wonka Performances Wednesday, May 15, 7pm…
Find out more »June 2019
St. Louis Jewish Book Festival: Joy Ladin
Wednesday, June 19, 7:30pm Free to Attend; Registration Required Kaplan Feldman Complex, St. Louis Jewish Federation Reading some of the best-known Torah stories through the lens of transgender experience, Joy Ladin will explore fundamental questions about how religious texts, traditions, and the understanding of God can be enriched by transgender perspectives, and how the Torah and trans lives can illuminate one another. In addition to The Soul of the Stranger, Joy is the author of a memoir and six books of poetry. She…
Find out more »August 2019
Used Book Sale
Sunday, August 11, 10am-4pm (Preview Day): $10 admission Monday – Wednesday, August 12-14, 10am-7pm: FREE admission Thursday, August 15, 10am-6pm (Bag Day): FREE admission – Fill a bag for only $5 Thousands of books will be available for sale as the Annual J Used Book Sale returns in to the Arts and Education Building. Stock up on your summer reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Apps are great, but there’s nothing like the feel of a real…
Find out more »B’nai B’rith Presents: Baseball Talk with Ben Hochman
Baseball Talk with Ben Hochman (A Program of B’nai B’rith) St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist and author, Benjamin Hochman recounts the living history of the St. Louis Cardinals, counting down the Redbirds top 50 players in their history, from number 50 to 1. Learn about and revisit remarkable stories featuring greats like Stan Musial, Bob Gibson, Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina and get an update on your 2019 St. Louis Cardinals. Join us for a ballpark dinner of Kosher…
Find out more »October 2019
St. Louis Jewish Book Festival: Kim Horner
Thursday, October 3, 7pm Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Free Event Kim Horner Probably Someday Cancer: Genetic Risk and Preventative Mastectomy Kim Horner discovers she has inherited a BRCA gene mutation that puts her at high risk of developing certain cancers but struggles with the decision to have a surgery to reduce her risk for a disease she doesn’t have and may never get. In Probably Someday Cancer, Kim’s weaves her personal experience with extensive research and interviews to help anyone confronted with…
Find out more »2019 Party with a Purpose
Party with a Purpose Save the Date: Thursday, October 24 11am-1pm Lunch immediately following program. The J, Staenberg Family Complex There is no cost to attend. RSVP required by October 10. View Invitation Come learn tips and tricks to tie it all together! Please join us at our Annual Membership Event for a fun-filled morning with Elisa Mondschein of Schein Design, and Megan Perry, Style Advisor. Invite your friends and introduce them to the J Associates! Please bring a new or gently…
Find out more »November 2019
2019 St. Louis Jewish Book Festival
The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas held in November, with additional bookend events year-round. This year's speakers include keynote presenter Isaac Mizrahi, Dave Itzkoff, Elizabeth Weitzman, Dr. Michael Roizen, Lori Gottlieb and many more! Explore our full lineup online - more than 35 premier authors in this year's festival! Purchase a Premier Pass: Your Premier Pass ($110) includes entry into all author programs year-round - a value of more than $600.…
Find out more »Simply Shabbat 2019
Families w/ children 5 & younger (siblings welcome). Celebrate Shabbat together at the J. Enjoy Shabbat dinner, sing songs, create Shabbat crafts and learn how to make Shabbat special at home with the J’s Family Center. RSVP no later than October 31. Vegetarian Meals available. Jewish dietary laws observed. Please inform us of your food allergies. Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Friday, November 8, 5:30-7:30pm $12 per adult. Kids eat free. Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267 Presented by The Ruth & Harold Sher…
Find out more »December 2019
Youth Theatre: Seussical Jr.
Join the J's Youth Theatre program as they transport audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus. The Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger…
Find out more »Parent Workshop: Difficult Conversations
Parents with children 5 years and younger. One of the toughest jobs a parent has is talking to their children about difficult subjects. In a world of 24-hour news coverage and social media, our children have access to unprecedented amounts of information. Join us as we explore how to address these difficult topics with the youngest members of our community. Need a babysitter? Don’t worry! KidZone Babysitting is available for those who register in advance for the workshop. Space is…
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited Presents: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!
Theatre Unlimited, one of St. Louis' oldest theatre companies for adults with disabilities, is performing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! this fall! This classic was written by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes for the big screen and is loosely based on Ian Fleming's 1964 novel Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car. It's a marvelous, magical automobile with lots of adventure, a nutty grandpa, a meanie adult and lots of fun music and excitement. Performances: Wednesday, December 18, 7pm Sunday, December 22, 11am To purchase tickets or for…
Find out more »February 2020
2020 Winter Used Book Sale
Winter Used Book Sale: February 2-6 Thousands of books will be available for sale as the Annual J Used Book Sale returns in to the Arts and Education Building. Stock up on your winter reading material. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Cultural Arts Department. Apps are great, but there’s nothing like the feel of a real book! Book lovers, collectors and avid readers all anticipate this annual event. Thousands of titles include mystery and intrigue, novels, biographies, politics, religion,…
Find out more »J Associates: Winter Games Day 2020
Mah Jongg | Bridge | Canasta | Your Choice! Don’t get lost in the shuffle! Enjoy your favorite game with your friends. Wednesday, February 12, 10am - 3pm FREE TO ALL! The J, Staenberg Family Complex Arts & Education Building Mirowitz Performing Arts Center View Invitation Bring your own lunch. Snacks & beverages provided. Attendance prizes throughout the day! RSVP required, including names of all players in your game, by February 5. Please return mail portion or RSVP below. We…
Find out more »Caring for Ourselves and the Community
Join Taharath Israel & Sharsheret Supports as we celebrate and empower the women of our community! A look at Jewish values and the implications for women's health and wellness. Discussions will include: The Mikvah’s Role in a Spiritual and Physical Balance The spiritual component combined with focusing on your body in preparation Led by Rebbitzen Chani Smason How to Care for a Family Member/Friend in Need Including support programs from Sharsheret Led by Debbi Braunstein, Sharsheret Supports Coordinator, and Michelle…
Find out more »March 2020
St. Louis Jewish Book Festival: Louise Aronson
Louise Aronson Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life Wednesday, March 25, 7pm This is a free event; RSVP to Laura Press-Milner, 314-442-3255 Physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson’s Elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life. For more than 5,000 years, "old" has been defined as beginning between the ages of 60 and 70. That means most people alive today will spend more years in elderhood than in childhood, and many will be elders for 40…
Find out more »April 2020
Family Passover Seder 2020
The Family Passover Seder scheduled for April 9 will now be streamed online for free! Prior registrants will receive a full refund and be invited to join us online! Families with children 5-15 (siblings welcome). A fun, interactive and musical Passover Seder dinner experience led by Rabbi Brad Horwitz, catered by Simon Kohn’s! Avoid all the cooking and cleaning and come to the J with your whole family for the sixth annual family Seder filled with music, food, activities and…
Find out more »August 2021
Summer Used Book Sale
Sunday, August 22 – Thursday, August 26 To protect our community and ensure that we can continue gathering together at the J safely, entry to the Used Book Sale will require: Proof of vaccination (both shots of the Moderna/Pfizer vaccines or the one shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) OR a negative COVID-19 test result from within the last 48 hours. Masks must be worn at all times while inside the J's Arts & Education building (for both vaccinated…
Find out more »October 2021
Israeli Family Master Chef Event
Israeli Family Master Chef A fun cooking experience for the family! Come to learn about and taste some of the best Israeli dishes! Each family will get a recipe and the ingredients for the dish. At the end of the evening, we’ll all enjoy the food we cooked. Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Sunday, October 24, 5pm This is a free event To register, contact Roni Lavi, 314-313-0441
Find out more »December 2021
Mary Poppins Jr.
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups…
Find out more »Cabaret at the J: A Little Song, A Little Dance, A Little Seltzer Down Your Pants!
Cabaret at the J: A Little Song, A little Dance, A Little Seltzer Down Your Pants! starring Eric Williams and Sharon Hunter Saturday, December 18, 7:30pm Sunday, December 19, 2pm
Find out more »February 2022
Sharsheret Supports STL: How Hereditary Cancer Risk Affects Men
We look forward to having you join us this evening at 7pm central time for Let’s Talk About Men: Understanding and Managing Hereditary Cancer Risk. We will begin letting everyone into the room at 6:50pm and the program will begin promptly at 7pm. To join the Zoom meeting, click: https://jccstl.zoom.us/j/88380528240?pwd=RXRzUXZlcmdzSW9pYzRjWjhiYjBkZz09 Call in number: 312-626-6799. Sharsheret Supports STL Presents Let's Talk About Men Understanding and Managing Hereditary Cancer Risk Tuesday, February 15, 7pm Virtual Event (link provided the week of the…
Find out more »St. Louis Jewish Book Festival: Children’s Mitzvah Program
Children's Mitzvah Program Dean Robbins, Thank you, Dr. Salk Sunday, February 27, 1pm Performing Arts Center Free event During his St. Louis childhood, Dean Robbins fell in love with Mighty Mouse and Superman, dressing up in superhero costumes and vowing to save the world. When he finally realized he would never have X-ray vision, he found real-life Jewish heroes who could be his role models, including Jonas Salk, the scientist who conquered polio. Dean introduces Salk and many others with…
Find out more »March 2022
Pre-Purim Party featuring “The Illustrated Cocktail”
Join local author Rachel K. Miller for drinks, drawings and hamantaschen to kick off your Purim celebrations! Pre-Purim Party Tuesday, March 15, 7pm Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Tickets: $36, includes copy of the book plus refreshments The Illustrated Cocktail, a gorgeously illustrated collection of recipes and anecdotes. Grab a nosh and a drink, and then hear from the author, Rachel K. Miller, about the inspiration behind her book. We can't wait to see you for this laid-back evening! Presented by…
Find out more »May 2022
Yom Hazikaron Ceremony
Yom Hazikaron Event: Israel Memorial Day Tuesday, May 3, 7pm Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur The St. Louis Jewish community will gather in person for a ceremony at the J’s Staenberg Family Complex, Arts & Education building in Creve Coeur. This ceremony, marking Israel’s official Memorial Day, is free and open to the public. Readings, poems and songs will be in English and Hebrew. For more information, contact Roni Lavi, 314-313-0441
Find out more »J Associates 37th Annual Installation Luncheon
J Associates Installation Luncheon Wednesday, May 11, 11am Hats Off to the J Associates Please join us at our 37th Annual Installation Luncheon as we celebrate our rich history and present our annual allocations. 11am – 1pm Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex Arts & Education Building Mirowitz Performing Arts Center $36 per person RSVP by May 4
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Watch our performers shine in Beauty and the Beast! Join us for the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. Tickets on sale now - perfect for the whole family! Performances: Wednesday & Thursday, May 11 & 12, 7pm Theatre Unlimited is the J's barrier-free theatre company where adults (18 and older) who want to take center stage can act, sing and dance. Everyone gets a chance to be in the spotlight in this program.
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited Presents: Beauty and the Beast
Watch our performers shine in Beauty and the Beast! Join us for the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. Tickets on sale now - perfect for the whole family! Performances: Wednesday & Thursday, May 11 & 12, 7pm Theatre Unlimited is the J's barrier-free theatre company where adults (18 and older) who want to take center stage can act, sing and dance. Everyone gets a chance to be in the spotlight in this program.
Find out more »October 2022
J Associates Fall Membership Event: Party with a Purpose
Party with a Purpose: Spread the Joya Please join us for our fall 2022 Membership Event: Tuesday, October 25, 11am-12:30pm Mirowitz Performing Arts and Banquet Center Staenberg Family Complex Lunch will be served; no cost to attend.
Find out more »November 2022
Historical Fiction Panel: Lisa Barr & Rachel Barenbaum
Historical Fiction Panel: Lisa Barr (Woman on Fire) & Rachel Barenbaum (Atomic Anna) Monday, November 7, 1pm Tickets: $20 Fiction and history combine in these powerful stories based on real-life events. In Lisa Barr’s Woman on Fire, a journalist enters a world of intrigue and danger as she searches for a painting stolen by Nazis. Author Rachel Barenbaum explores the past with a science fiction twist in Atomic Anna. Three generations of women work together and travel through time…
Find out more »Charles Bosworth, Jr & Joel Schwartz: Bone Deep
Bone Deep: Untangling the Betsy Faria Murder Case Charles Bosworth & Joel Schwartz Monday, November 7, 7pm Tickets: $25 The news story captivated a national audience and made for a compelling mini-series, The Thing About Pam, starring Renée Zellweger. Join us for the explosive, first-ever insider’s account of the case that captivated millions – the murder of Betsy Faria and the wrongful conviction of her husband – told by St. Louis-local Joel J. Schwartz, the defense attorney who fought for…
Find out more »Julian E. Zelizer | Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Life of Radical Amazement
Jewish Lives Biography Program: Julian E. Zelizer, Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Life of Radical Amazement Tuesday, November 8, 10:30 am Tickets: $20 Explore the life of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, who became a symbol of the marriage between religion and social justice. In Julian Zelizer’s Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Life of Radical Amazement, explore the details of Abraham Joshua Heschel’s upbringing, move to the United States, transformation of North American Jewish life and role in the U.S. Civil Rights movement.…
Find out more »Jen Maxfield: More After the Break
More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories Jen Maxfield Tuesday, November 8, 1 pm Tickets: $20 In More After the Break, Jen Maxfield, an Emmy® Award-winning correspondent for NBC 4 New York, revisits ten memorable stories from her career as a TV news reporter, describing in heart-pounding detail how the events unfolded and revealing what happened after the cameras went away. She introduces readers to unforgettable people who will inspire you with their hopefulness, even…
Find out more »Amanda Elliot & Lynda Cohen Loigman: Romance Fiction Panel
Romance Fiction Panel Amanda Elliot (Sadie on a Plate) & Lynda Cohen Loigman (The Matchmaker’s Gift) Wednesday, November 9, 10:30am Tickets: $20 Attention all romance novel lovers! Join authors Amanda Elliot and Lynda Cohen Loigman as they share their stories of people looking for love and discuss writing for the incredibly popular romance genre. Amanda Elliot, Sadie on a Plate A chef's journey to success leads to discovering the perfect recipe for love in this delicious romantic comedy. Sadie is…
Find out more »Rina Raphael & Jason Levin: Wellness Panel
Wellness Panel: Rina Raphael (The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self Care) & Jason Levin (Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science to Keeping in Touch) Thursday, November 10, 10:30am Tickets: $20 Be good to yourself and others. Join us for a panel dedicated to helping you navigate the wellness craze – the good, the bad and the ugly – and to providing tips to make maintaining relationships in your life a little less…
Find out more »Gregory Zuckerman | A Shot to Save the World: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine
A Shot to Save the World: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine Gregory Zuckerman Thursday, November 10, 1pm Tickets: $20 The Wall Street Journal special writer Gregory Zuckerman provides the authoritative account of the race to create and produce the COVID-19 vaccine. Following the scientists behind the lifesaving shot, Zuckerman offers a behind-the-scenes look at this critical modern-day innovation. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Man Who Solved the Market. Few…
Find out more »Andy Dunn | Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind
Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind Andy Dunn Friday, November 11, 1pm Tickets: $20 The co-founder of the menswear startup Bonobos opens up about the struggle with bipolar disorder that nearly cost him everything in this gripping, radically honest memoir of mental illness and entrepreneurship. At twenty-eight, fresh from Stanford's MBA program and steeped in the move-fast-and-break-things ethos of Silicon Valley, Andy Dunn was on top of the world. He was building a new kind of startup…
Find out more »Barry Nalebuff | Split the Pie: A Radical New Way to Negotiate
Split the Pie: A Radical New Way to Negotiate Barry Nalebuff Friday, November 11, 1pm Tickets: $20 From a leading Yale expert and serial entrepreneur, a radical, principled and field-tested approach that identifies what's really at stake in any negotiation and ensures you get your half--so you can focus on growing the pie. Negotiations are incredibly stressful and can bring out the worst in people. Wouldn't it be better if there were a principled way to negotiate? Wouldn't it be…
Find out more »Paul Ford | Lord Knows, at Least I was There: Working with Stephen Sondheim
Music Night: Paul Ford, Lord Knows, at Least I was There: Working with Stephen Sondheim Saturday, November 12, 7pm Tickets: $25 This session will include special musical performances and will be moderated by local philanthropist and podcast/radio host Nancy Kranzberg. In Lord Knows, at Least I was There: Working with Stephen Sondheim, Broadway piano prodigy Paul Ford recalls his decades-long professional relationship with Broadway’s expert songwriter Stephen Sondheim, who has publicly declared Ford the “indefatigable master of the musical theatre” and…
Find out more »Sports Night: Dan Grunfeld & Barry Weinberg
Sports Night: Dan Grunfeld (By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream) & Barry Weinberg (Eating my Way Through Baseball: Legendary Stories with a Major League Bite) Sunday, November 13, 7pm Tickets: $25 Two sports professionals share their experiences through a Jewish lens. From a family legacy spanning the Holocaust to hoops in the NBA to a professional baseball player and trainer eating his way around the major leagues, Sports Night promises…
Find out more »Missouri’s Own Authors
Bookend Event – Missouri’s Own Authors Wednesday, November 16, 7 pm Tickets: $25 Missouri’s homegrown talent shares their stories. Local and state-wide authors will share their stories via our panel, and then after their presentations, the audience is invited to enjoy one-on-one conversations with the panelists. Mara W. Cohen Ioannides, Jews of Missouri: An Ornament to Israel Missouri State University English professor Mara W. Cohen Ioannides describes Missouri’s rich Jewish history – not only in St. Louis, Kansas City and…
Find out more »December 2022
Nishmah Presents: Wisdom of the Heart Discussion
Join Nishmah for a discussion on the wisdom of the heart. This evening we’ll seek to combine two languages – the language of the Jewish text and thinking and the language of Eastern culture – with an emphasis on Chinese medicine. How does the connection between our heart, brain and womb affect our physical, psychological mental and spiritual health? How is the heart portrayed in the scriptures? What does it teach us about wisdom? What is the role of the heart…
Find out more »Youth Theatre Presents: Peter Pan JR.
Take a journey back to childhood by bringing the whole family to see Peter Pan Jr.! The musical is performed by children ages 5-15, but entertaining for audiences of all ages. Watch the lost boys dance, the pirates play tricks, and Peter Pan himself inspire children to cherish their youth.
Find out more »Youth Theatre Presents: Peter Pan JR.
Take a journey back to childhood by bringing the whole family to see Peter Pan Jr.! The musical is performed by children ages 5-15, but entertaining for audiences of all ages. Watch the lost boys dance, the pirates play tricks, and Peter Pan himself inspire children to cherish their youth.
Find out more »Babysitting, Bingo & Broadway at NJT
Want to head to the theatre and see Jerry's Girls but don't want to worry about a babysitter? Drop kids 12 and younger off at KidZone for no fee and enjoy the show! A family-friendly game of Hanukkah Bingo will start after the show, so grab the kids and play! Snacks are provided for children & adults. To RSVP for babysitting, email Avital Kadosh at akadosh@jccstl.org & make sure to buy your tickets for Jerry's Girls!
Find out more »Youth Theatre Presents: Peter Pan JR.
Take a journey back to childhood by bringing the whole family to see Peter Pan Jr.! The musical is performed by children ages 5-15, but entertaining for audiences of all ages. Watch the lost boys dance, the pirates play tricks, and Peter Pan himself inspire children to cherish their youth.
Find out more »Youth Theatre Presents: Peter Pan JR.
Take a journey back to childhood by bringing the whole family to see Peter Pan Jr.! The musical is performed by children ages 5-15, but entertaining for audiences of all ages. Watch the lost boys dance, the pirates play tricks, and Peter Pan himself inspire children to cherish their youth.
Find out more »Schmooze & Booze at NJT
Schmooze & Booze with Us! Young professionals are invited to a happy hour at 7pm before the 8pm production of Jerry's Girls at the New Jewish Theatre. Food and refreshments will also be available during intermission. Saturday, December 17 Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Purchase tickets for Jerry's Girls and use promo code Under40! at checkout to save.
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited Presents: Fiddler on the Roof JR.
Theatre Unlimited proudly presents Fiddler on the Roof Jr., a musical about life among the Jewish community of a pre-revolutionary Russian village. A poor milkman, determined to find good husbands for his five daughters, consults the traditional matchmaker - and also has a word with God. Wednesday, December 21 & Thursday, December 22
Find out more »Theatre Unlimited Presents: Fiddler on the Roof JR.
Theatre Unlimited proudly presents Fiddler on the Roof Jr., a musical about life among the Jewish community of a pre-revolutionary Russian village. A poor milkman, determined to find good husbands for his five daughters, consults the traditional matchmaker - and also has a word with God. Wednesday, December 21 & Thursday, December 22
Find out more »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…
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