Kehilla means Community and our Kehilla Calendar has something for everyone! From Jewish holiday celebrations to educational speaker series to programs for families with children, you should bookmark this page! Sign up for our newsletter to find out more information and ways to join our Jewish Kehilla.
Our calendar will only feature events and programs hosted or sponsored by Jewish organizations in our community. You can find more information about how to submit an event here.
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Friday, October 10th, 6:30pm (after Kabbalat Shabbat) at Kol Rinah Menu: vegetarian chili and stuffed baked potatoes with all the fixin's. There will be a speaker after dinner. $20 for adults, $10 for children, and anyone under 3 is free RSVP online by Noon on Monday, October 6th.
Join Us In The Incredibly Beautiful Sukkah! Enjoy the Bounce House Pizza Ice-Cream Truck Balloons
For Hebrew speaking families with children ages 7 and younger.
Join us for heavy appetizers and a night of learning in the sukkah. Details coming soon!
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 your group's schedule and any needed...
The day after Sukkot is Shemini Atzeret, which is combined in Israel with Simchat Torah, nominally a separate holiday; thus, there is no partaking of meals in the sukkah, nor use of the lulav and etrog. The special prayer for rain is recited during the musaf service.
Judaism has its own "ABCs" – teachings to guide your life. On the second Tuesday of each month, join Rabbi Ze’ev Smason for an engaging and inspiring discussion about a Jewish-themed subject. No cost to register, but RSVP required. Topic -- Grateful and Rich: The Art of Enough
Are you caring for a loved one? Caregiving can be a joyful and rewarding experience. It can also be stressful, frustrating, and overwhelming. In this new caregiver support group at the Mirowitz Center, led by Joan M. Hirst, MA, of JFS St. Louis, participants will have a safe space to share personal experiences, access resources,...
Outside of Israel, the day after Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah marks the end of the annual Torah reading and the beginning of the cycle for the coming year. It is celebrated with singing, dancing, and merry processions of people carrying Torahs and children waving flags.
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 every Wednesday at 1 PM, starting on August 28. Some supplies are available....
Join the Jewish Book Festival for an evening with comedian Steve Hofstetter!
Calling all READERS! This online book club, in partnership with the St. Louis County Library, is available through Zoom or even the telephone. Referencet Librarian Hillary Peppers, who has worked in public libraries for many years, facilitates this morning group discussion every third Thursday of each month. So come and share your love of literature with positive,...