Interest: Holidays
LollapaJEWza returns in person at The Last Hotel
Can you believe it has been two years since our last LollapaJEWza? YPD’s 10th Annual LollapaJEWza will take place at The Last Hotel, 1501 Washington Ave., in downtown St. Louis. This is your chance to reunite with friends and celebrate being Jewish at the best party in town! Proof of COVID vaccination will be required…
6 Hanukkah Traditions to Bring Back in 2021
Happy Hanukkah! In 2021, Hanukkah begins on November 28th and lasts through December 6th. While some Hanukkah traditions may have fallen by the wayside in recent years, this is the year to bring them back and celebrate the light in our world.
Lift others this Passover with STL songwriter Eitan Kantor
Welcoming the season of redemption, St. Louis songwriter Eitan Kantor would like to share this new song and fundraiser with you. “Sha’arei Dim’ah” Ve’af al pi shesha’arei tfilah nin’alu, sha’arei dim’ah lo nin’alu נִנְעֲלוּ לֹא דִמְעָה שַׁעֲרֵי, נִנְעֲלוּ תְפִילָּה שֶׁשַּׁעֲרֵי פִּי עַל וְאַף Although the gates of prayer were locked, the gates of tears were…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day Events 2021
The Jewish community has a variety of events scheduled in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Here are some you may be interested in attending virtually: Jewish Federations of North America In Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are recommitting ourselves to acts of service. Below is a list of…
Celebrate Hanukkah at LollapaJEWza
Can you believe it’s almost the end of 2019? LollapaJEWza is right around the corner. Come celebrate Hanukkah with over 300 over your friends! We will light the menorah, celebrate being Jewish, and reunite with friends! The best Hanukkah Party in town will take place from 9 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 24 at The…
Lend Your Hands and Hearts for the 2019 ‘Pack a Bag of Love’ with Women’s Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a special volunteer opportunity to enhance the holidays for our community members living in care facilities. They will make care packages to be delivered to these individuals for Hanukkah. In order to accomplish this, Women’s Philanthropy has scheduled two events: Thursday, Dec. 12, at…
Still Standing at Sinai
From the desk of Mark Wilf Tomorrow night, we will begin the holiday of Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks, in which we commemorate receiving the Torah at Sinai. For seven weeks, we have been counting the days since Pesach, tracking our journey to when we stood at Sinai and actually became “a…
Hosts, attendees sought for Share Shabbat
JProStl invites staff who work in the Jewish community to come together for Share Shabbat, in-home Shabbat dinners hosted by colleagues around the community on Friday, May 17. Recognizing the importance of Shabbat within Jewish life and the diversity of the professional community, the experience is planned for staff of all backgrounds and faiths, with…
YPD and Next Dor Bring Back Shabbat Shalom STL
Join YPD and Next Dor in exploring St. Louis area synagogues. This annual series, Shabbat Shalom STL, offers young adults an exciting opportunity to experience meaningful Shabbat services, share a delicious meal, and engage in a stimulating group discussion led by the Rabbis. April 5 – Bais Abraham 6910 Delmar Blvd., 63130 6:45 pm Shmooze, 7…
Jewish Young Adults Will Gather Dec. 24 for Annual LollapaJEWza
Are you dreaming of a white LollapaJEWza? If so, grab your ugliest holiday sweater and head out to Westport Social (910 Westport Plaza Drive) on December 24 from 9 pm to midnight. You don’t want to miss joining 300 other young adults for the biggest Christmas Eve event in the Jewish community! Those who pre-register at JFedSTL.org/events/Lolla will…