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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Shabbat in Shaw

  Are you a college student working in St. Louis this summer? Don’t miss out! See who is home for the summer!   Bring your friends and join us for a casual Shabbat dinner. Rabbi Adam Bellows, new Assistant Rabbi at United Hebrew, will lead us in a musical Shabbat experience. Register Today! Online registration...

JWRP Momentum Journey

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the generosity of the Staenberg Family Foundation, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is continuing its partnership with JWRP to offer women with children under 18 years old a 10 day journey through Israel. Preceding the JWRP Momentum Journey, we will spend two days visiting the Jewish Federation of St. Louis funded programs including an overnight stay in our Partnership region of Yok’neam-Meggido.

Drawing Course with Ed Farber (3-week series)

The Gathering Place at the J Every Mon 7/09/18-7/23/18 11:00am to 12:00pm Conducted by artist, instructor and NORC member Ed Farber, this 3-week drawing course is for all levels of experience. New and returning class members are welcome! Space is Limited. $5 contribution for supplies appreciated. RSVP to 442-3255.

Monthly Film Series: The History of Women’s Achievement in America

The Gathering Place at the J Monday, 7/09/18 1:00pm to 2:00pm Examine the 400 year history of American women's inspiring accomplishments and victories. Destined to play an essential role in the shaping of the US, American women forged an identity unlike any other in the world. RSVP to 442-3255

Creative Expressions Art Group (The Gathering Place at the J)

Wednesday, 7/18/18 10:30am to 11:30am Led by Artist Joanne Szapszewicz, express thoughts and emotions through creativity at this monthly art group. Artist journal required for class. Space is limited. RSVP to 442-3255.

Pedaling for Paws (The Gathering Place at the J)

Thursday, 7/19/18 1:00pm to 2:00pm Advocate, educator and volunteer, Gail Velton, will share her adventure of raising awareness and funds for the Humane Society’s Spay and Neuter program as she bicycled across America. RSVP to 442-3255.

HMLC to Commemorate Tisha B’Av with Special Film Program

The Holocaust Museum & Learning Center will screen a special film commemorating Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the Jewish month of Av, Sunday, July 22, at 2:00 pm in the HMLC Theater (12 Millstone Campus Drive, 63146). This date in the Hebrew calendar marks the destruction of both the first and second Temples in...

The Hidden Truth About Pain (The Gathering Place at the J)

Monday, 7/23/18 1:00pm- 3:00pm Pain does not discriminate. Join a discussion about what pain is, how it can be treated and possible complications that may result from pain. Offered by Kim Hoff, Pharm D, in partnership with St. Louis OASIS. Space is limited. The Gathering Place at the JCC. RSVP to Laura at 442-3255.

“Destination Moon” – St. Louis Science Center Bus Trip

$16 - RSVP due 7/6 Thursday, 7/26/18 9:30am to 2:30pm As the 49th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s momentous “one small step” approaches, the excitement of the space race comes to St. Louis! The traveling special exhibition features the command module Columbia that orbited the Moon, as well as other artifacts from the first successful lunar...