BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Jewish Federation of St. Louis - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.jfedstl.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Jewish Federation of St. Louis REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T183419Z CREATED:20260618T184940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T183419Z UID:10003603-1788426000-1788436800@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:JProStL | Facilitating with Purpose: Skills for Professional Impact Workshop DESCRIPTION:A skilled facilitator can transform a room. This workshop will help you become one.\n Networking & Refreshments: 8:30 am | Workshop: 9:00 am 12:00 pm \nJoin us for an interactive\, hands-on workshop designed to equip professionals from throughout the community with practical facilitation skills to lead engaging and productive programs\, meetings\, and trainings. \nThrough hands-on activities and real-life scenarios\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nDesign experiences with intention—build structure that keeps groups focused and moving forward\nManage group dynamics—read the room and guide energy toward productive outcomes\nNavigate challenges—handle difficult moments with confidence and clarity\nEnsure all voices are heard—create inclusive spaces where participation is genuine\, not performative\n\nYou’ll leave with tools you can immediately apply to strengthen collaborations\, deepen commitments\, and drive mission-focused outcomes—whether you’re leading a staff meeting\, running a community program\, or facilitating a planning session.  \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Meet Your Facilitator Lorien Carter\, MSW \nFounder & Consultant\, Facilitating for Change\, LLC and Professor of Practice\, Brown School of Social Work\, WashU \nLorien Carter is a highly sought-after trainer for workshops on group facilitation\, logic models\, conflict management strategies\, higher education pedagogy\, and professional team building. As a certified Strategic Doing TM workshop leader\, she guides coalitions\, networks\, and teams to take strategic action and achieve measurable impact.  \nAt WashU’s Brown School\, Lorien teaches graduate-level Social Work Practice and Administration courses— and has earned the Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award four times\, a testament to her ability to make complex concepts accessible and immediately applicable.  \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n About JProStL \nJProStL is an initiative of Jewish Federation of St. Louis that supports staff at organizations\, schools\, and congregations throughout the St. Louis Jewish community through professional development\, networking\, and sharing of resources.  \nPrograms are supported by Mont & Karen Levy\, Lubin-Green Foundation—a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis—and the Barry Rosenberg Fund for Professional Development  \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register To Attend\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Cellphone*Email*\n \n Birthdate\n \n \n \n \n \n Organization*Title*By registering here\, you are agreeing to receive email communications from the Federation.\n Submit URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/jprostl-facilitating-with-purpose-skills-for-professional-impact-workshop/ LOCATION:Jewish Federation of St. Louis\, 12 Millstone Campus Dr\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/JProFacilitating-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260820T195136Z CREATED:20260817T145718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T195136Z UID:10003778-1790686800-1790690400@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:“Under the Sukkah: Exploring the Meaning of Sukkot” (free & at Jewish Federation) DESCRIPTION:Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Sukkot? Leora Balinsky\, chaplain at Jewish Family Services St. Louis\, leads this cozy Mirowitz Center program under the Jewish Federation’s sukkah on the Millstone Campus. She will explore how Sukkot’s timeless messages continue to resonate today\, while discussing spiritual themes\, rituals and symbolism. In addition\, the lulav and etrog — the ritual palm branch and citron fruit used during the holiday — will be blessed and shaken in all directions as part of the mitzvah (commandment).\nNo cost to register\, but RSVP required. Please use link below to register online or email program@mirowitzcenter.org or call 314-733-9813. URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/under-the-sukkah-exploring-the-meaning-of-sukkot-free-at-jewish-federation/ LOCATION:Jewish Federation of St. Louis\, 12 Millstone Campus Dr\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Leora-Balinsky-Headshot-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mirowitz Center":MAILTO:program@mirowitzcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T163000 DTSTAMP:20260714T191301Z CREATED:20251105T183140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T191301Z UID:10001276-1791707400-1791736200@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:2026 Levy Fellows Retreat DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE – More Information to Come URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/levy26-retreat/ LOCATION:Jewish Federation of St. Louis\, 12 Millstone Campus Dr\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,Jewish Federation Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LevyFellowsLogo-2c-wide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260730T203849Z CREATED:20251105T174947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T203849Z UID:10001270-1792692000-1792702800@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:Pomegranate Society Donor Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Philanthropy\, Leadership\, and You\nLike the plentiful seeds of a pomegranate\, a cherished symbol of blessings and the countless mitzvot that enrich our lives\, your generosity is sowing the seeds of a stronger Jewish future for generations to come. \nThis fall\, Women’s Philanthropy is coming together to celebrate and thank the women of our Pomegranate Giving Society. \nWhether you’ve been a Pomegranate for years or you’re joining us for the first time\, this evening is for you. We’re gathering to say thank you\, to welcome and recognize our newest Pomegranates\, and to celebrate what we can accomplish when women lead with generosity and heart. \nAn Evening of Jewish Joy\nWe’re thrilled to welcome Arielle Zorger as our featured speaker. Arielle is a full-time artist known for her colorful\, hand-painted “happy art”—original pieces\, art prints\, and Judaica that bring joy to modern Jewish homes. Her work has been featured in The Jewish Museum\, the North Carolina Museum of Art\, The Weitzman Museum\, and more. \nArielle will share her story: how a creative outlet became her life’s work\, the philanthropy woven into her art\, and the vibrant\, joyful style that’s become her signature. Then\, roll up your sleeves—every guest will create their own hands-on piece of art to take home\, a personal reminder of the joy and creativity that Pomegranate members bring to our community every day. \nOctober 22 | 6:00–9:00 pm\nJewish Federation of St. Louis\nExclusively for Pomegranate & Lion of Judah Society Members \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Arielle ZorgerMy name is Arielle and I’m a mom of two\, a full-time artist and maker based in the Charlotte\, NC area. For the past 7 years\, I’ve followed my passion for creating original\, hand-painted\, happy art in the hopes of bringing color and joy to modern Jewish homes. \nWhat initially started off as art therapy it quickly turned into my life’s work. My signature collections\, art prints\, glass trays and challah covers\, are core to my brand\, however\, I create holiday pieces and collections throughout the year that brighten up any celebration. \nMy design aesthetic is primarily focused in using simple brush strokes\, splatter paint\, bold prints and lots of colors. All pieces are made to order. \nI’m so honored to share this journey with you and am so thankful to have been featured in The Jewish Museum\, North Carolina Museum of Art\, The Weitzman Museum\, ModernTribe\, Sydney Jewish Museum\, Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience\, Traditions\, PeaceLoveLightShop\, and Jewishly. \nArielle Zorger Designs Website \nArielle Zorger Designs Instagram \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n Event Leadership\n \n\n \n \n   \nEvent Chairs \nSherri Besmer\, Laura Ellen \n \n\n \n \n   \nCommittee Members \nMarcia Barasch\, Cathy Beebe\, Erica Buchalter\, Laura Chaise\, Lisa Deutsch\, Sarah Haimann\, Susie Horowitz\, Amy Kweskin \n \n\n \n \n   \nWomen’s Philanthropy Leadership \nAmy Lampert\, Chair\nCindy Frank\, Vice Chair Development \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Register To Attend\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email Address*\n \n Cell Phone Number*I agree to receive text messages from Federation.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n I would like to register a guest*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Guest Name\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Guest Email\n \n Guest Phone\n Submit URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/pomegranate-society-recognition-event/ LOCATION:Jewish Federation of St. Louis\, 12 Millstone Campus Dr\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PomHeader2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Philanthropy":MAILTO:wp@jfedstl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T190000 DTSTAMP:20251205T171433Z CREATED:20251105T183311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T171433Z UID:10001277-1794934800-1794942000@www.jfedstl.org SUMMARY:Presidents Circle 2026 DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE… More Information to Come URL:https://www.jfedstl.org/event/presidents-circle-2026/ LOCATION:Jewish Federation of St. Louis\, 12 Millstone Campus Dr\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States CATEGORIES:Jewish Federation Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.jfedstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Presidents-Circle-header2025-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR