Purim: A Very Wicked Spiel

Congregation Shaare Emeth 11645 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, United States

A Pre-Show Party & Adult* Spiel on Erev Purim You wanna be in this hoi polloi on Erev Purim for the most swankified spiel in town! Witness the scandalacious, thrillifying tale of Estherba (Estie, for short, played by Lucy Greenbaum), her bestie, Galindachai (Sami Seigel), The Wizard of Shushan (Ryan Cooper), and the Wicked Haman...

Purim in Oz: Emerald City Spectacular Spiel & Carnival

Congregation Shaare Emeth 11645 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, United States

A Family-Oriented Purimspiel, Carnival, & Lunch 10:30 a.m. Purim in Oz Spiel in the Stiffman Sanctuary Bring all your munchkins and follow the yellow brick road to our Ozian Purimspiel for families with children ages 0-12. We’ll re-tell the story of Purim with your favorite characters and reimagined songs from Wicked and The Wizard of...

Event Series Exploring Israel’s Future

Israel 2025: A Feminist Perspective

Congregation Shaare Emeth 11645 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, United States

Yael Yechieli is an activist, feminist, and proud Jerusalemite who founded the 5050 Partnership for Gender Equality with the vision of achieving 50% female representation in all decision-making bodies in Israel. Following a continental breakfast, Yael will share her unique, expert perspective from the forefront of Israel's feminist movement. This Sunday morning event concludes our...

Event Series Exploring Israel’s Future

What We Israelis Have to Say to American Jews: Our Activism in this Dramatic & Difficult Time

Congregation Shaare Emeth 11645 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, United States

This Shabbat afternoon event continues a weekend of Israel learning and connection with Deutsch Scholars-in-Residence Dr. Tomer Persico and Yael Yechieli. Our Scholars will spend the weekend with us, inspiring us and teaching about the present and the future of Liberalism, Feminism, and Jewish Spirituality in Israel. The third of four opportunities to engage with...

Event Series Exploring Israel’s Future

The Threat of Jewish Fundamentalism with Dr. Tomer Persico

Congregation Shaare Emeth 11645 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, United States

This Shabbat morning continues our weekend of Israel learning and connection with Deutsch Scholars-in-Residence Dr. Tomer Persico and Yael Yechieli. Our Scholars will spend the weekend with us, inspiring us and teaching about the present and the future of Liberalism, Feminism, and Jewish Spirituality in Israel. The second of four opportunities to engage with and...

Event Series Exploring Israel’s Future

The Crisis of Liberalism in Israel and the US: Dinner & Dialogue

Congregation Shaare Emeth 11645 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, United States

This Shabbat evening kicks off a weekend of Israel learning and connection with Deutsch Scholars-in-Residence Dr. Tomer Persico and Yael Yechieli. Our Scholars will spend the weekend with us, inspiring us and teaching about the present and the future of Liberalism, Feminism, and Jewish Spirituality in Israel. The first of four opportunities to engage with...

A Whole-Hearted Shabbaton with Rabbi Noah Diamondstein

Congregation Shaare Emeth 11645 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, United States

Rabbi Noah Diamondstein is a multi-instrumentalist teacher, leader, and musician. His albums include Ashira l’Adonai and My Whole Heart. Join us for as much of this special Shabbat as you are able. 9:45 a.m. Opening Our Hearts: A Special In-Person Mindfulness Meditation Sit Join Rabbi Goldstein for a loving-kindness practice designed to open our hearts and extend kindness...

Boker Tov Shabbat: Tu B’Shevat Edition

Congregation Shaare Emeth 11645 Ladue Rd, St. Louis, United States

Boker Tov Shabbat: Tu B’Shevat Edition Saturday, February 8, 2025 9:30-10:30 am at Congregation Shaare Emeth RSVP HERE Congregation Shaare Emeth invites families with children 5 and under to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees, with a musical service, continental kid-friendly breakfast, and more. We’ll pray, sing, and share the joy and peace...