JProStl Presents Creativity Series

JProStl Presents Creativity Series

Tuesday, June 25, 1-2:30pm Federation Kopolow Building Programs cultivate the use of music, acting and art to enhance human resources skills “Creativity in the Workplace,” a new JProStl series for professionals who work in Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis, will take place this summer and feature music, acting and art to enhance self-awareness, deepen empathy skills and build effective teams. Musician and entrepreneur, Robert Fishbone, kicks off the three-part series on Tuesday, June 25 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm with a drumming circle and...

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St. Louis Congregations to Host Legacy Shabbats

Events honor volunteers and donors who gave legacy gifts through the Jewish Community Foundation  “Create a Jewish Legacy,” an initiative of the Jewish Community Foundation of St. Louis, is hosting Legacy Shabbat programs June 21 and 22 at 10 St. Louis-area congregations. This event will honor the marketing, outreach and personal efforts of more than 200 community volunteer solicitors and the many donors who have made bequest gifts and legacy commitments to their congregations. The participating congregations are: Bais Abraham Congregation,...

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YPD Plans 2013 Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Series

Celebrate Summer – Al Fresco Style at YPD’s Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Series Meet up with friends new and old at Jewish Federation’s Young Professionals Division “Thirsty Thursday” happy hour series. Celebrate summer by exploring four of St. Louis’ best patio bars, as a part of this year’s “al fresco” theme. All happy hours are from 5:30-7:30pm, are free of charge, and do not require RSVP. Thursday, May 30: Schlafly Bottleworks, Maplewood Thursday, June 27: BlackFinn American Grille, Galleria Thursday, July 25: Schneithorst’s, Frontenac...

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JProStl Says “Aloha” to the End of the Year

JProStl Says “Aloha” to the End of the Year

Thursday, May 9, 3:30-5pm Jewish Federation Kopolow Building JProStl will end its year with a celebration Luau.  The annual End-of-Year event, which honors the JPro Board, will take place on Thursday, May 9 at the Jewish Federation Kopolow Building from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. The event also will provide opportunities for staff to network and build relationships across agencies. Participants will engage in team-building activities, win prizes and enjoy tropical desserts. JProStl is the association dedicated to supporting professionals working at...

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NORC Hits a High Note with Banjos and Brass

Monday, May 2, 7-8:30 pm JCC Staenberg A&E Building Come reminisce to the tunes of the Gay 90s, Roaring 20s and Tin Pan Alley The St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) is rolling out the red carpet to invite the entire community for an evening of “Banjos and Brass,”  Monday, May 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the JCC Staenberg Arts & Education Building, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. Two banjos, a trombone, and a tuba will play Gay 90s, Roaring 20s and Tin Pan Alley music. The musicians have played all around St. Louis, including...

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Bracelets Encircle Israeli Girls with Love

Bracelets Encircle Israeli Girls with Love

Women’s Philanthropy “Shower Our Community With Love” Wednesday, April 17, 7pm @ Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School Bracelets Encircle Israeli Girls with Love Diane Katzman knows that one volunteer can make the world a better place, especially when it comes to the most vulnerable. “After my most recent trip to Israel, I knew my involvement was making a difference,” she says. One program in Israel that Katzman, president of Diane Katzman Design, was moved to help is Orr Shalom. Orr Shalom is Israel’s largest...

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YPD Plans ‘Date Night Series’ for Young Couples

YPD Plans ‘Date Night Series’ for Young Couples

Saturday, April 13, 7pm Kakao Chocolate (Maplewood) Let YPD plan date night! Join other young couples for some hassle-free nights out on the town. Click here to RSVP for all events Chocolate Tasting & Wine Pairing – $20/couple Kakao Chocolate, Maplewood // Saturday, April 13, 7pm Only room for 15 couples! First come, first served. Come enjoy an evening of chocolate tasting and wine pairing, while learning from the master chocolatiers of Kakao Chocolate. Please note that the chocolate provided will not be kosher, but a selection of...

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Women’s Philanthropy: Shower our Community With Love

Women’s Philanthropy: Shower our Community With Love

Wednesday, April 17, 7pm Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School Join Women’s Philanthropy for the 5th Annual Shower Our Community with Love event on Wednesday, April 17th at 7:00 pm located at the Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School (348 South Mason Road St. Louis, MO 63141). We will participate in projects that benefit multiple generations- both here in our backyard and in Israel. Projects this year include: Packing basic care packages for families in need at the JCC Early Childhood Center Making blankets for participants at the JCC Adult...

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Young Professionals Division Presents ‘Beyond Matzah’: Cooking for Passover

Young Professionals Division Presents ‘Beyond Matzah’: Cooking for Passover

Thursday, March 14, 7-8:30 pm JCC Arts and Education Wing   Cooking specialist & writer Aura Kavadlo will present recipes beyond the usual Passover fare. Rabbi Ari Kaiman will provide Jewish food for thought. RSVP by Monday, March 11 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE. Cost: $10 Dietary laws...

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Holocaust Museum Presents New Research on Excavations at an Extermination Camp

Holocaust Museum Presents New Research on Excavations at an Extermination Camp

Sunday, March 17, 1pm Jewish Federation Kopolow Building While one typically associates archaeology with the study of the distant past, Biblical archaeology Professor Richard Freund, the Maurice Greenberg Professor of History at the University of Hartford, has used traditional and cutting-edge techniques to shed new light on a range of subjects, from ancient Qumran to the Holocaust. On Sunday, March 17 at 1:00 pm, Dr. Freund will discuss his work at Sobibor, one of the six notorious Nazi death camps in Poland. This event, co-sponsored by the...

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Federation Gala “Thrive LIVE!” to Feature Jason Alexander

Federation Gala “Thrive LIVE!” to Feature Jason Alexander

Sunday, April 28, 7pm Peabody Opera House Ticket Information: www.ThriveLive.org/Tickets Event celebrates the St. Louis Jewish Community Jewish Federation of St. Louis announced it has booked award-winning actor, singer and comedian Jason Alexander of “Seinfeld” fame to headline its Thrive LIVE! Gala on April 28 at 7 pm. The gala is a donor appreciation event that will allow Federation to thank their donors who are building the local St. Louis Jewish community and supporting Federation’s mission of preserving and enhancing Jewish life in St....

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Nine Jewish Community Pros Honored at JProStL Luncheon

Nine Jewish Community Pros Honored at JProStL Luncheon

Thurs., Jan 31, 11:30am -1:30pm Staenberg Family JCC Arts & Education Bld All will be recognized for their contributions in 2012 to the community and to their respective organization, school or congregation. Nine professional staff members from throughout the St. Louis Jewish community will be honored at the Annual JProStL Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, January 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Staenberg Family Jewish Community Center. The St. Louis awards are unique because the honorees come from across the spectrum of the entire...

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