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 […]
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!
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!
The Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center at Congregation B'nai Amoona invites you to a Sunday Playdate! Join us for a fun-filled morning of arts and crafts, indoor play, snacks, schmoozing, and a fun surprise! In partnership with the Jewish Federation of St. Louis PJ Library. Registration required.
The Linda Rotskoff Early Childhood Center at Congregation B'nai Amoona invites you to Sunday Playdate! Join us for a fun-filled morning of arts and crafts, indoor play, snacks, schmoozing and a fun surprise! All families welcome! Registration required. In partnership with Jewish Federation PJ Library.
The St. Louis J's Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series and Congregation B'nai Amoona are proud to partner on a special author event. The event will be held at B'nai Amoona at 1 pm on Sunday November 8th. Further details to be announced in August.
Join Kol Rinah on November 8th, as Rabbi Julia Watts Belser, scholar, teacher and disability advocate presents: "Moses: Provocations from a Disabled Prophet". This interactive text study launches our exploration of Rabbi Belser's latest book: "Loving Our Own Bones: Disability Wisdom and the Spiritual Subversiveness of Knowing Ourselves Whole," which […]
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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 […]
Explore Israel, meet locals, soldiers, and those impacted by 10/7. Be inspired and uplifted by empowering Jewish wisdom from Aish's best speakers in classes and 1 on 1 learning.
M’gulgalot (מגולגלות), the delicious rolled cookies! They’re a popular Israeli-style cookie, often made with a soft dough rolled around a sweet filling such as chocolate, dates, or cinnamon. Registration is limited and closes by Thursday November 5th. Cost: $15 members $18 non-members
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 […]
As part of the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series, the St. Louis J is partnering with Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum to provide a Kristallnacht memorial program featuring the best-selling writer Douglas Century, author of the new book, "Crash of the Heavens: The Remarkable Story of Hannah Senesh […]
M’gulgalot (מגולגלות), the delicious rolled cookies! They’re a popular Israeli-style cookie, often made with a soft dough rolled around a sweet filling such as chocolate, dates, or cinnamon. Registration is limited and closes by Thursday November 5th. Cost: $15 members $18 non-members
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 Nishmah for the second annual Moms and Mental Health. There will be a panel, followed by breakout sessions. Adults of all genders are invited to this program! Parenthood doesn’t always follow one path. Join us for an honest and supportive conversation exploring the many pathways to building a family, […]
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 […]
Are you looking for a fun, creative, and social activity to keep your mind sharp and your spirit young? Look no further than this improvisation group, led by Rebekah Scallet, Artistic Director of The New Jewish Theatre. Join the Mirowitz Center class that participants call "loads of fun" and "immensely […]
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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 […]
In commemoration of Veterans Day, you're invited to a special Shabbat service to honor the dedication and sacrifice of those who’ve served in the armed forces to protect our country. Following services, deepen your connection and gratitude over dessert and decaf with a special program to celebrate our heroes. Registration […]
UCityPod is the Moishe House presence in University City, hosting four programs each month for Jewish young adults ages 22–32(ish). Join us for our first Café Galut program of 5787! Over Shabbat dinner, we’ll be joined by @Jewnisian, a Tunisian Jewish educator and Instagram creator who shares the history, culture, […]
Join Bais Abe following Shabbat morning services for lunch and Sol Laudon presenting "Far East of Eden: Jews in China and Chinese Jews." This historical outline of the Jewish experience in China from the 10th century on, will set the scene for our Sunday Coffee Get Together with Charles Klotzer, […]
Save the date for Kol Rinah's yearly community craft fair, featuring local artists.Details to come
Join us for our premier fundraising event! This elegant and inspirational evening is dedicated to fueling the vital work of the J, with all proceeds directly supporting life-changing programs and services, from Early Childhood and Day Camps to Meals on Wheels and Adult Day programs, while also providing financial assistance […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Save the Date for EmpowHER Session 3!
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.