Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Batya X United Hatzalah Tu' Bshvat Celebration: Bloom & Rise
2026-02-01 18:45 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Gallery at The District, 17057 N Outer 40 Rd., Chesterfield, Missouri, 63005, United States
Save the date for a Ladies Tu’ Bshvat Celebration benefiting United Hatzalah. We will roll up our sleeves, bake babka, and give back to our community.

Doors open – 6:45 pm
Program starts – 7:15pm

To honor Tu B’Shvat, the holiday of growth and renewal, we are thrilled to welcome Mandylicious for a hands-on babka-making experience. There is something deeply meaningful about women coming together to create, nourish, and celebrate life at a time when healing and unity are so needed.

We will learn from Hadas about rebuilding lives after trauma, Mandy will guide us in creating something beautiful and delicious, reminding us that even in challenging seasons, we can plant new seeds of hope.

This is a truly unique evening of connection and purpose. You will not want to miss it.

Mandy Silverman
Mandylicious

Mandy Silverman, known around the world as Mandylicious, has been turning challah and babka into a celebration of flavor and joy for more than a decade. With over 600 inventive creations and her upbeat, welcoming style, she has inspired home bakers across the globe – both in her classes and through her vibrant Instagram community – to embrace the magic of making delicious carbs. Based in Sharon, Massachusetts, her first cookbook is coming out in the fall of 2026.

Hadas Rucham
Clinical Director, United Hatzalah Psychotrauma Unit

Hadas Rucham, EMT, social worker, and clinical director of United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma Unit, will share her frontline experiences responding to some of the most devastating crises of our time: local Iranian missile attacks, the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, the Surfside building collapse, the Ukraine war, Hurricane Ian, and more. Hadas will offer a rare, inside look at how our psychotrauma medics help victims find strength and resilience in the darkest moments.
