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.

Please contact communications@jfedstl.org with any questions or issues.

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...

“Over There: World War I from Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis & Missouri” Bus Trip

The second-part of the Old Ordinance Museum’s World War I centennial exhibition, “Over There,” will bring the important battles of the Great War in 1918 to life. Focusing on the American soldiers, their deployment, their life in the trenches, their defeats and victories, and their part in ending the war, the exhibit will highlight the...

Bagel Tasting and Conversation (The Gathering Place at the J)

Monday, 8/6/2018 1-2pm There’s no doubt that bagels bring people together. Whether you’ve enjoyed their round doughy goodness for decades or you feel like these rolls with holes are only “so-so,” this fun social event is for you. Led by Max Oppenheimer with Brentmoor Retirement Community, enjoy sampling bagels and share recollections of your favorite...

Chair Yoga

Every Tuesday, August 7 through 28 11-11:45 am The NORC Chair Yoga class is ongoing and focuses on flexibility, balance, stress relief and camaraderie. Led by JCC instructor Nancy LeClaire, this is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your physical routine and have fun simultaneously. Space is limited. Contact Laura at 314-442-3255 for more information.

Current Topics

Every Tuesday 12:30 to 1:45 pm All are welcome to a lively discussion of current events.