Kehilla means community, and our Kehilla Calendar is your hub for Jewish life, from Jewish holiday celebrations and speaker series to family programs. The Kehilla calendar features events hosted or sponsored by the Federation’s local Jewish community partners. It’s the best way to stay connected.
Questions? Contact communications@jfedstl.org.
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. It brings together members of the Young Israel community to share their own […]
Jubilation is Congregation Shaare Emeth’s signature celebration of community, generosity, and shared purpose. As our largest fundraising event of the year, Jubilation brings together members, friends, and supporters to honor those whose leadership and service strengthen our congregation and the broader community. Through the collective generosity of those who participate, […]
NJT's annual high tea fundraiser and season reveal
Held Each October at the J’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur Join us Sunday, October 25, 2026 for a free, inspiring morning dedicated to wellness, movement, and cancer education hosted by The Hamsa Wellness Community. This annual event is designed to empower you to commit to being the healthiest […]
Join us each October for a free, inspiring morning dedicated to wellness, movement, and cancer education hosted by The Hamsa Wellness Community. This annual event is designed to empower you to commit to being the healthiest version of yourself—today and every day, with or without a cancer diagnosis! Commit to […]
This years Hanukkah Bazaar is right around the corner and we need your help to make it the best one yet! We are looking for vendors to join us to showcase their work and help spread some Hanukkah cheer. Interested in participating? Booths are just $72 per table ($36/additional table).
Join Friedman postdoctoral fellow Erin Faigin as she reframes the Vally Girl stereotype as a product of Jewish ethnoburbs in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley and offers a new angle on suburbanization, upward mobility, and Jewish difference in the postwar age.
Facilitated by Scholar David Armstrong Journey into mystery! Dreams, visions, sudden epiphanies, altered states of consciousness: sometimes, people have experiences they cannot fully explain, in which they feel they receive special knowledge about God, heaven, the universe, the afterlife, and the future. Sometimes they even go looking for them: we […]
Mirowitz Center’s tech instructor, Larry Edison, offers one-on-one technology sessions every Monday. Bring your “How do I…?” questions about your phone, iPad, or computer. Larry specializes in helping you understand and use software (apps), breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable steps. Larry’s primary expertise is with Apple devices (iPhone […]
Every Monday, from 10 AM to 4 PM, join us at the Mirowitz Center to play Mahjong, bridge, poker, or Mexican Train dominoes – whatever you like! You may bring your own snacks to enjoy and share. No reservations are necessary for these weekly games, but please plan to coordinate […]
As part of the annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series, the J will be hosting accomplished portrait photographer and author, David Shlachter, who has published his new book “Hinenu: Israel at Ten Million,” a photographic oral history of 100 Israelis at the moment the country's population passed […]
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Join Jay Winig, LCSW, and Rabbi Jared Skoff for a grief support group, open to all members of the community who have suffered a loss, and geared towards age 60+. We will meet at B'nai Amoona in the Bride's Room. Participation is free, but please RSVP. Hazak is supported by […]
Led by Nikki Adams, MSW, LMSW, a trained facilitator with Provident Behavioral Health, MindMatters is a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, feelings, and thoughts with other older adults experiencing the challenges of aging and all that comes with it. This support group meets monthly — come as often as […]
The 2026 midterm elections will have major implications for the future of American politics. Voters will decide control of the U.S. House and Senate, as well as numerous state legislative seats, while the results could also shape the direction and priorities of both the Democratic and Republican parties. Join Dr. […]
Get a close-up look at your old neighborhood and childhood home! Visit different sites around the world, or simply get directions to your next appointment. With Mirowitz Center Trainer Ray White, learn how to use Google Maps for satellite imagery, street maps, and street-view perspectives. This versatile platform also has […]
We're back with more Israeli cooking! This time the focus will be tasting Israeli (kosher) wines!
Raise a glass and explore the rich world of Israeli wine! Join Naomi, our Israeli Shalicha, for a guided tasting featuring wines from Israel’s diverse regions and vineyards. Discover the flavors, stories, and traditions behind Israeli winemaking while enjoying a fun and educational evening at the J. Snacks and wine […]
Want to enhance your knitting or crocheting skills or help teach others? Work on group projects, on your own, or just socialize with others. Instructors Sandi Rich and Beth Van Horn make learning easy, accessible, and fun! Beginner to advanced members are welcome to join us at 1 PM every […]
Celebrate National Chocolate Day with this deliciously entertaining program! Marcie Handler of Marcie’s Cocoa Life takes a fascinating look at the legendary rivalry between chocolate giants Hershey and Mars. Discover the stories of Milton Hershey, Frank and Forrest Mars, and the family legacies that transformed their companies into household names. […]
On the fourth Wednesday of every month, join former St. Louisan Rabbi Neal Rose — live from his home in Canada — for an online Mirowitz Center group discussion of various topics with a Jewish theme. Everybody is welcome! No cost to register, but RSVP required. Please use link below […]
Students will learn to decode the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet in this beginning Hebrew reading course. Facilitated by Cantor Sharon Nathanson. This class is required for conversion students taking Introduction to Judaism.
Join Rabbi Abraham for a new 3-part Adult Education class on Judaism and AI. Based on a "Taste of Melton" curriculum, we will delve into the use of AI today and what our Jewish texts have to say about this new technology. Registration required.
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 […]
Is political and cultural compromise dead? In his new book, The Death of Compromise, St. Louis author Aaron Perlut points out that American democracy was actually built on tension, not trust, with a firm conviction that we could balance our competing ambitions into a workable "greater good." Come to the […]
A Night of Confronting Antisemitism with Ambassador Dr. Deborah Lipstadt: A Gala to Benefit the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Thursday, October 29, 2026
Are you seeking connection — or a space to reflect more deeply on your life experiences? Writing an autobiography is a great way to memorialize thoughts and emotions as well as your own experiences. Dr. Maxine Mirowitz, registered yoga teacher and leader of the Storywriter's Guild, returns to the Mirowitz […]
Facilitated by Rabbi Jared Skoff Come argue with Rabbi Skoff! Learn and practice how to have healthy arguments about religion and politics through a Jewish lens, through a Jewish Agency curriculum designed to strengthen Israeli-American dialogue. This 4-session workshop is accessible to everyone and will finish right in time for […]
Enjoy fantastic movies on the Mirowitz Center's 14-foot screen and top-notch sound system! A first-rate movie-watching experience for all! See you at the movies! LOCATION: Mirowitz Center 8 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 Movie Title: The Theory of Everything (2014) No cost to register, but RSVP required. Please […]
The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, the crowning week of the J's annual Book Festival & Speaker Series, will feature a mixture of daytime and evening author/speaker events taking place at the J, as well as other community venues. Ticket prices and event details to be announced in the summer!
Join PJ Library for kindness, connection, caring for animals and Jewish values! Drop-off for ages 8-12. Register with Aleeza at jfedstl.org/PJ-Events