March 2019
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Screening
Celebrate with your neighbors Mr. Rogers’ incredible legacy as we create a space for conversation and reflection around the tragic shooting at Tree of Life Congregation in Squirrel Hill, Mr. Rogers’ real-life neighborhood. Panel discussion follows film, in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council and ADL Heartland. Won't You Be My Neighbor? Screening Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur Sunday, March 10, 2pm Suggested donation: $10 at the door
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Staenberg Family Complex 10th Birthday Bash!
Don't Miss our 10th Birthday Bash! Save the Date! Sunday, April 28, 8am-3:30pm It's been 10 years since our fabulous Staenberg Family Complex opened in 2009, and we're celebrating with: 8am-12pm: Free Pickleball clinic (8-10am) and open play (8-12pm) 9am-3:30pm: Building tours and free swag in the membership office 10am-1pm: Face painting, art projects, and crafts 10:30am-12:30pm: Super-sized Cycle class 11:30am-1:30pm: Birthday cake and cupcakes 11:30am-1pm: GroupEx dance party in the gym 1:30-3:30pm: Pool party in the indoor pool 8am-1:30pm: Extended…
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St. Louis Senior Olympics: 40th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
Kick off the 40th St. Louis Senior Olympics in Style! Thursday, May 23 Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur All events are FREE! Schedule of Events 12-4pm: AARP Fitness Fair (Edison Gymnasium) 1:30-4pm: Tap Dance Exhibition (Mirowitz Performing Arts Center) 5-6pm: Sports Panel (Mirowitz Performing Arts Center) 6pm: Opening Ceremonies & Walk of Ages (Mirowitz Performing Arts Center) Sports Panel featuring.... Moderated by longtime J supporter Jerry Ehrlich, the panel will discuss healthy aging, their accomplishments and how they continue to participate in…
Find out more »February 2020
St. Luke’s Mobile Mammography Unit & Screenings 2020
St. Luke’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the J in Creve Coeur on Wednesday, February 12 from 8am to 1:30pm. This service provides 3D screening mammograms for women 40 years of age and older. The fee will be billed to you or your insurance. St. Luke's will submit claims for you to participating insurance companies and Medicare. Women who are uninsured may be eligible for free mammograms. No physician order required. Schedule your appointment by calling 314-205-6267.
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St. Luke’s Mobile Mammography Unit
The St. Luke’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur on Friday, February 12 from 8am–1:30pm. This service provides 3D screening mammograms for women 40 years of age and older. Early detection is key in helping reduce the number of deaths related to breast cancer, and nobody should let the pandemic stop them from making their health care a priority. That is especially true if you are due for a mammogram. Although one may think…
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Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month Activities
The J is celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month from February 21 to 25. This is a unified effort among Jewish organizations and communities worldwide to raise awareness and foster inclusion of people with disabilities and those who love them. In celebration of our community, join us for two great activities: Rock Your Art Station, February 21-25: Join us in the hallway outside the locker rooms at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur and help us create kind…
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SLCL Authors @ the J Presents: Alvin Hall
SLCL Authors @ the J and St. Louis County Library’s 2023 Black History Celebration Present Renowned Broadcaster Alvin Hall Author of Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance Monday, February 13, 7pm Free & open to the public In the era of Jim Crow, Black travelers encountered locked doors and potentially violent encounters throughout the U.S. From 1936 to 1967, millions relied on “The Negro Motorist Green Book,” the definitive guide to businesses where…
Find out more »Family Hamentashen Making
Join us for an afternoon of creative culinary Hamentashen making. Make your own pizza, Hamentashen or classic flavors. Sweet of savory, make your choice! To register, contact Avital Kadosh, 314-442-3172.
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Family Passover Seder
A fun, interactive and musical Passover Seder dinner experience led by the J’s Rabbi Brad Horwitz and a special song leader. Avoid all the cooking and cleaning and grab the family for this family Seder filled with music, food, activities and more. To register, contact Avital Kadosh, 314-442-3172.
Find out more »Swing & Tango Student Showcase
Swing by the J for our Swing & Tango Student Showcase on Tuesday, April 18, at 8pm at the Staenberg Family Complex Group Ex Studio. See our talented students show off what they have learned in class and watch a performance by our professional dance instructors! Everyone is welcome to participate in a free dance after the showcase and enjoy free refreshments, compliments of the J!
Find out more »Yom Ha’atzmaut – Celebrate Israel’s 75th Independence Day!
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day with us. The IAC, St. Louis J, and the St. Louis Jewish Federation invite the entire community to celebrate Israel’s 75th Independence Day. The event will include petting zoo for children, food, treats, Israeli folk dances, live music from DJ Utopia, and much more! The event is funded by The Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Sunday, April 23, 5:30-8pm The J's Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur No Registration Necessary We…
Find out more »May 2023
Shavuot Ice Cream Making Factory
Join us at the Staenberg Family Complex for an evening of ice cream, puppets, family and friendship. This FREE event will include an ice cream mixing factory with Cold Stone Creamery and a puppet show courtesy of Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham. Come celebrate the Feast of Weeks with your friends and family at the J!
Find out more »January 2024
JBF Bookend: Sari Kopitnikoff – “Only Kidding”
Tucked somewhere between your kishkes (intestines) is an important part of your body that doesn’t always get the attention it needs: your funny bone. It’s time you strengthened it! Only Kidding is a one-of-a-kind Jewish joke book for kids and families to laugh about all things Jewish: Jewish holidays, Jewish food, Hebrew letters, Jewish celebrations, and even some holy things (no, not socks). A helpful glossary is included with the 50+ original jokes, so everyone can understand and appreciate…
Find out more »Standing Together – 100 Days Since October 7 SOLD OUT
Honoring the Victims of October 7 The St. Louis Jewish community invites all of you to join us at the Staenberg Family Complex on Sunday, January 14 at 6pm to honor and remember the victims of the October 7 attack on Israel. We will hold a ceremony to remember those who were lost and to call for the return of the remaining hostages. We will also be presenting the film "#NOVA", which documents the experiences and the phone footage of…
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J Associates Present: Battle of the Stars!
Adults 21+. Teams will come together to compete in a variety of mental and physical games and challenges. Using anywhere from single members to full teams, competitors will play each other in fun and clever challenges. You can join individually, in pairs, small groups or as a full team. Smaller groups will be matched with each other to form full-force battling squads! We will have games for all abilities, but if you don't want to compete, please join us as…
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