BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of St. Louis - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jfedstl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Federation of St. Louis REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T200000 DTSTAMP:20261012T210047Z CREATED:20261012T210045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T210047Z UID:10004190-1791831600-1796241600@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:Young Israel Cholent Cook Off DESCRIPTION:The Young Israel of St. Louis Cholent Cookoff is a community-building event centered around one of the great Ashkenazi Jewish comfort foods: cholent\, the slow-cooked Shabbat stew traditionally prepared before Shabbat and enjoyed for lunch on Saturday.\nIt brings together members of the Young Israel community to share their own cholent recipes\, compete for bragging rights\, and enjoy good food and camaraderie. From traditional meat-and-bean cholent to creative variations with different spices\, ingredients\, and cooking techniques\, each entry offers a taste of the cook’s personal approach to this Shabbat staple.\nMore than just a food competition\, the cookoff celebrates Jewish tradition\, the warmth of Shabbat\, and the community spirit that makes Young Israel special.\nYoung Israel’s past cookoff announcements have invited attendees to sample every cholent and vote for their favorite\, with a lineup of community members and rabbis serving as chefs. There is a $5 admission fee with sponsorship opportunities available. URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/young-israel-cholent-cook-off/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T190000 DTSTAMP:20261007T170359Z CREATED:20260729T202436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170359Z UID:10003754-1795021200-1795028400@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:NCJWSTL EmpowHER Leadership Event with FOCUS St. Louis' CEO Yemi Akande-Bartsch DESCRIPTION:Plan on joining us for the final session of EmpowHER where we are excited to be welcoming Yemi Akande-Bartsch\, CEO of FOCUS St. Louis\, an organization recognized as a national model for civic leadership development. EmpowHER 26-27 Is a free leadership series designed to inspire\, connect\, and equip women with the skills and confidence to lead with purpose. Co-chaired by Lisa Oxenhandler and Mary (Liora) Murawski. Registration will open on the NCJWSTL.org website in early fall. URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/ncjwstl-empowher-leadership-event-with-focus-st-louis-ceo-yemi-akande-bartsch/ LOCATION:NCJWSTL Office\, 295 North Lindbergh Blvd.\, St. Louis\, 63141\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EmpowHER-post-and-eblast-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NCJWSTL":MAILTO:info@ncjwstl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T190000 DTSTAMP:20261001T170327Z CREATED:20260812T144046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T170327Z UID:10003769-1795021200-1795028400@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:EmpowHER Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for EmpowHER Session 3! URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/empowher-session-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/EmpowHER-post-and-eblast-1-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="NCJWSTL":MAILTO:info@ncjwstl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T210000 DTSTAMP:20261008T220538Z CREATED:20261008T220537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T220538Z UID:10004175-1795024800-1795035600@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:BGS Big Event DESCRIPTION:Tonight\, We Raise a Glass to You \n \nRound up your crew and head downtown for the Ben-Gurion Society’s biggest night of the year: dinner\, live entertainment\, and a toast in your honor at Missouri’s most-awarded distillery. \n \n \nThursday\, November 18\, 2026\n6:00–9:00 pm\nStilL 630 Distillery \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Ben-Gurion Society (BGS)Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) is a national giving society for Jewish adults (ages 25–45) who lead through generosity\, build lasting relationships\, and take meaningful steps toward deeper involvement in Jewish life and leadership. Locally\, BGS members support the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Annual Campaign with a household gift of $1\,000 or more (ages 31–45)\, or $500 or more for donors who are 30 and under. \n\n \n Learn More \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n Question’s about BGS Big Event? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alec RothmanAssociate\, Young Adult Engagement Contact Alec URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/bgs-big-event-2/ LOCATION:StilL 630 Distillery\, 1000 S 4th Street\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63104 CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BGSBigEvent-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T200000 DTSTAMP:20261007T170453Z CREATED:20261007T170441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170453Z UID:10004070-1795028400-1795032000@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:Aleph Bet Hebrew DESCRIPTION:Students will learn to decode the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet in this beginning Hebrew reading course. \n\n\n\nFacilitated by Cantor Sharon Nathanson. \n\n\n\nThis class is required for conversion students taking Introduction to Judaism. URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/aleph-bet-hebrew/2026-11-18/ LOCATION:324 S Mason Rd\, Creve Coeur\, MO 63141\, 324 S Mason Rd\, Creve Coeur\,\, M\, 63141\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/unnamed-46.png ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Amoona":MAILTO:sam@bnaiamoona.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T210000 DTSTAMP:20261007T170854Z CREATED:20261007T170845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T170854Z UID:10004104-1795032000-1795035600@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:Intro to Judaism DESCRIPTION:Whether you are new to Judaism or just want to get back to basics\, this is a great opportunity to learn with Rabbi Jared Skoff. Come learn or relearn about the basic tenets of being Jewish and our Jewish people. Classes will cover Judaism’s biggest and most inspiring ideas as well as the nuts-and-bolts of daily Jewish living. \n\n\n\nIncluding:\n· History and culture of the Jewish people\n· Holy days and festivals\n· Shabbat\n· Passover\n· Jewish concepts of God and ethics and more! \n\n\n\nRegistration required. URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/intro-to-judaism/2026-11-18/ LOCATION:324 S Mason Rd\, Creve Coeur\, MO 63141\, 324 S Mason Rd\, Creve Coeur\,\, M\, 63141\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/unnamed-47.png ORGANIZER;CN="B'nai Amoona":MAILTO:sam@bnaiamoona.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR