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St. Louis Festival of Jewish Life Open to All Faiths

Check out the upcoming St. Louis Festival of Jewish Life. It's open to people of all faiths and a great opportunity for learning, fun, and enrichment.

Miracles of Hanukkah (in Creve Coeur Patch)

There is much more to Hanukkah than gifts and latkes. Reflect on the miracles and the true meaning of Hanukkah with Rabbi Brad from the J.

B'tzelem Elohim - We are All Created in God's Image

What would our community look like if we treated each other as if we were all created in the image of God? The J's Rabbi Brad explains in his blog...

Religion

Passover: A Festival of Freedom (in Creve Coeur Patch)

Passover is the Festival of Freedom. Don't miss the opportunity this year to reflect on the meaning of the holiday as you eat your bitter herbs and matzah ball soup!

Religion

Protecting the Planet: Celebrating Tu B'shvat (in Creve Coeur Patch)

If we don't act, future generations will not enjoy the same beauty and benefits of our natural environment as we do. Learn about the Jewish approach to the environment and making a difference.

Hanukkah - The Festival of Lights (in Creve Coeur Patch)

Hanukkah is the known as the Festival of Lights. How are you going to nourish the light in your own soul this holiday season and shine your light into the community?

Religion

A Jewish Thanksgiving (in Creve Coeur Patch)

I would never fathom a Thanksgiving without Turkey. But one without giving thanks may be more common. Judaism teaches that giving thanks is a core value. Don't miss the opportunity this year!

Physical and Spiritual Protection (in Creve Coeur Patch)

Do you attend to your spiritual needs with the same attention as your physical needs? The Jewish holiday of Sukkot reminds us that we need to just that.

Living

Complete Repentance (in Ladue-Frontenac Patch)

During the Jewish High Holidays it is the time to repent so that we can all start the new year fresh and renewed. But are you doing complete repentance. Learn more...