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.

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Major Gifts Society – Exclusive Virtual Opportunity

  Hop on the virtual bus to explore the past, present, and future of Israel with our Major Gifts Society. Part 3: The Present Sunday, April 18, 2 pm CT   Discuss the dream of the Jewish State, visit Tel Aviv and the High-Tech Start-Up Nation, and learn more about our partnership region and its...

Israel: Things to Watch for in 2021 with Michael Koplow

Tuesday, February 23  I  7 pm CT With the dissolution of the Knesset, the appointment of a new envoy for the Middle East peace process, and a new U.S. administration, there is great potential for an imminent shakeup of Israel’s political landscape. During this virtual lecture, Michael Koplow will discuss issues in Israel to keep...

Organizational Capacity Workshop Series

  February 24: The Collaboration Continuum March 17: Financial Resource Development: Making the Ask and Donor Stewardship April 7: Lay/Professional Relationships and Communication All sessions will be held from noon to 1:15 pm. Click here to register Join the Millstone Institute and Community Impact department of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis for a series...

ENERGY AND ISRAELI FOREIGN POLICY: A Virtual Israel Center Series with Dr. Elai Rettig

Dr. Elai Rettig is the Israel Institute Teaching Fellow in Israeli and Environmental Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. In this three-part series, Professor Rettig will explore the interplay between energy security and foreign policy in Israel from 1948 to the present. Each Zoom session is from 7 to 8 pm (CT). Cost for...

JProStl Presents The Art of Storytelling

  The Art of Storytelling For professionals throughout the St. Louis Jewish community Featuring Aaron Henne Thursday, March 11  |  Noon – 1:30 pm   Explore methods for effective storytelling, including identifying unique narratives connected to challenges and successes of the past year. Experience how to craft meaningful personal and professional stories, give and receive...

Snackin’ with the Snowbirds

  Wednesday, March 17 8 pm Florida  |  7 pm St. Louis  |  5 pm Arizona & California Join us for an opportunity to hear updates on the work of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis during the pandemic, and learn how we are supporting the community during this critical time. Plus, socialize with friends...

Ben-Gurion Society presents Distant Deceptions with Mentalist Wayne Hoffman

  We aren’t just bringing the show to you, we’re bringing you INTO the show. Ready to question what’s possible?   Ben-Gurion Society invites you to an unforgettable night with world-renowned mentalist and illusionist Wayne Hoffman. During this extraordinary experience, Wayne will select viewers to participate in mind-bending experiments. Thoughts will be revealed and minds...

Major Gifts Society Stakeholder Update: Federation’s Covid Response

Friday, April 9, 2021 Noon  |  Virtual   Please join us virtually for this opportunity to hear from Craig Rosenthal, Vice Chair for Community Impact, and Mindee Fredman, Federation’s Vice President for Community Impact, as they discuss the process of assessing needs and investing resources during the age of COVID. Mindee and Craig will explain...

Board of Trustees Meeting: Explore the 2020 Community Impact Report

Monday, April 26, 2021  |   4-5:30 pm   Join the Jewish Federation of St. Louis for a virtual presentation around the 2020 Community Impact Report and Federation’s COVID response efforts to date. We will take a deep dive into the impact we have collectively made in the community and discuss the various steps we have...

Making the World a Little Sweeter – Now and in the Future

You’re invited to a Major Gifts Society Appreciation Event Making the World a Little Sweeter Now and in the Future A conversation about philanthropic leadership and social responsibility with Jerry Greenfield, Co-Founder, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream   Wednesday, April 28, 2021  |  7 pm CST A virtual event. We welcome the families of our Major Donors...

Lion of Judah Donor Appreciation Virtual Event

  Women’s Philanthropy invites you to our 2021 Lion of Judah Donor Appreciation Virtual Event Thursday, May 13, 7 pm CT Join Women's Philanthropy for an inspirational evening featuring dynamic documentary filmmaker and producer Lacey Schwartz Delgado. She will share her personal story of discovery and acceptance featured in her film, Little White Lie. Click...

Israel Update with Michael Koplow

We Stand With Israel. Need help explaining the current situation in Israel? Join Jewish Federation of St. Louis CEO Brian Herstig in a virtual conversation with Michael Koplow, Policy Director of Israel Policy Forum.   Monday, May 24, at 12:30 pm Koplow will explain the developments of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict providing us with the...