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We invite you to join our Cultural Arts at the J Circle of support! Help enrich the lives of over 10,000 patrons annually! Theatre. Literature. Film. Cultural Arts at the J reorients our heart toward empathy, expands our intellect and imagination, and inspires the best of humanity in all of us. Annually, the J’s 68 theatre performances, 30+ literary events, and 12 films use the power of story to shape new perspectives and motivate our urban and rural populations to join the quest for a better world. Bundled sponsor funding provides dynamic and diverse programming united by the unique ability to enrich our understanding of the human drama as experienced across the spectrum of theatre, literature, and film, resulting in the emotional and mental flourishing of our Jewish community and communities throughout St. Louis.
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2025 Season opens with Cabaret on March 20!
Standing in the lobby before an NJT production is one of my favorite things to do. I get to greet our patrons, answer their questions, observe as old friends run into each other and reminisce about old times, and when I’m lucky, hear stories about how NJT’s performances have touched people’s lives. This past season I have been fortunate to have heard many such comments: how We All Fall Down so beautifully captured the experience of loving someone who receives a diagnosis of dementia, the way Trayf perfectly reflected the universal experience of changing friendships as we grow-up, and how All My Sons provoked both tears and deep thought on the issues of communal versus familial responsibility.
I am always thrilled to hear these comments and compliments (and even the critiques) because that is how I know that the work we do matters. But none of that would be possible without generous supporters like you. Theatre is expensive – we pay the actors, technicians, designers, and directors. We purchase materials to build scenery and create props, to costume our actors, shine lights upon them and amplify their voices. And our ticket sales only cover about half of our overall expenses. Through your generosity, we can continue to gather the best and brightest talent to tell stories and create transformative experiences. And I’ll be there in the lobby, waiting to thank you and hear your story!
See you at the theatre,
Rebekah Scallet Artistic Director, NJT
NJT is live theatre dedicated to the exploration of universal themes and issues filtered through a lens of the Jewish experience. We use our productions to enrich lives, promote inclusivity, and build community. NJT’s 2023 season was honored with 24 nominations and six wins from the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards.
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For information or questions, contact: Artistic Director
Rebekah Scallet 314.442.3257 rscallet@jccstl.org jccstl.com/njt
The communal experience of live theatre lifts the spirit, releases cathartic tears, increases empathy, and speaks to the heart through the power of story. NJT is in its third decade and is considered one of the best small professional theatres in St. Louis. Touching the hearts and minds of over 5,000 patrons over its five annual productions, NJT shares diverse stories through a Jewish lens that celebrate our entire community, making powerful connections between disparate people for increased understanding, and offering the chance to imagine a better world through art.
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2025 Festival runs March 30-April 8.
St. Louis Jewish Film Festival
Late last year, Arts and Public Health consultant Dr. Tasha Golden remarked, “You’re going to need something to help you process and share how vast and difficult and beautiful the human experience is.” She emphasized the power of cultural arts as our most effective solution.
The Surgeon General declared a loneliness epidemic in our country, prompting health experts to urgently call for a renewed focus on social connection, belonging and purpose.
Cultural Arts to the rescue! Engaging with the arts enhances well-being, accelerates brain development and learning, builds resilience, extends lifespan, fosters connection and community, offers a break from technology, infuses life with meaning, combats loneliness and stress, and so much more. It’s like a magic pill for wellness!
By sponsoring the Jewish Film Festival or any cultural arts at the J, you contribute far beyond mere financial support. You play a vital role in enhancing the wellness of your family, friends, and the broader community. When you sponsor JFF 2025, taking place March 30-April 8, you not only unlock the benefits detailed on the opposite page but also experience the profound joy and fulfillment that comes from “loving your neighbor as yourself.”
Won’t you join us in this vital mission?
John Wilson Director of Cultural Arts
Travel the world through film! The J’s St. Louis Jewish Film Festival showcases national and international cinema that explores universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints and new perspectives. Documentaries, feature length and short films are presented during two weeks, with community engagement opportunities before and after each film, when available.
Jewish Film Festival
For information or questions, contact:
Cultural Arts Director John Wilson 314.442.3190 johnwilson@jccstl.org
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Eclipsing 1,000 movie watchers over its six-day, two-week festival, JFF expands the understanding of what it means to be human with impactful and relevant cinema chosen specifically to activate laughter, tears, and critical examinations of humanity through cultural, historical, and relational storytelling. Documentaries, comedies, dramas, and romances all provide genre-specific entertainment that confronts, challenges, and celebrates the human condition.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. runs May 14-18!
Youth Theatre
A child steps onto the stage. Into the lights. In this one moment, a wealth of experience roots deeply and will support them through the many adventures of life.
The performing arts reach far beyond acting, dancing, and singing. A student involved in a theatrical production learns life lessons in collaboration, taking ownership of their work, problem solving, making choices, receiving and integrating constructive feedback, and time management. These skills quickly stack up resulting in a confidence that empowers them to forge their path ahead into adulthood with clarity and resilience.
When you support Youth Theatre at the J you are opening opportunities for children to explore who they are and who they want to become. Your financial contribution allows the magic of theatre to do what it does best for our next generation – build empathy, foster creativity, and nurture personal responsibility.
We invite you to join us in our mission to bring education and discovery to our children through the expansive world of theatre!
Robyn Hartley Youth Theatre Coordinator
Youth Theatre is an inclusive, educational theatre program that allows students to build confidence, improve communication, and experience the joy of the performing arts. The cast will work together to learn songs, dances, and ultimately put on a wonderful performance at the end of the season.
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For information or questions, contact:
Youth Theatre Coordinator Robyn Hartley 314.442.3239 rhartley@jccstl.org jccstl.com/youththeatre
Youth Theatre is an all-inclusive, educational theatre program serving over 120 youths a year, allowing them to build confidence, improve communication, learn artistic craft and discipline, and experience the joy of the performing arts. These casts have weekly rehearsals learning music, choreography and memorizing acting text that culminates in a fully produced junior version of some of the most popular modern musicals.
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2025 Festival runs November 1-9!
St. Louis Jewish Book Festival
Your sponsorship plays a vital role in bringing authors and Jewish voices from around the world to St. Louis, allowing them to share their insights and stories with our community. This festival is more than just a celebration of literature; it’s an opportunity for meaningful connections and enriching conversations that inspire and unite us all.
By supporting the festival, you’re helping to create a vibrant space for dialogue and creativity. Together, we can foster a love for storytelling and make this year’s event truly unforgettable.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference in our literary community!
Jessica Fischoff Director of Literary Arts
The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas during early November, with additional author events year-round. The range of author topics is vast: business, cooking, economics, family, fiction, history, music, religion, sports, and more.
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For information or questions, contact:
Literary Arts Director Jessica Fischoff 314.442.3294 jfischoff@jccstl.org stljewishbookfestival.org
JBF offers audiences the opportunity to engage with renowned literature and dynamic authors, making the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival an “event destination” for nearly half a century (46 seasons). Whether attending Women’s Night, the Kristallnacht program, or Missouri’s Own, JBF headlining authors from across the country expand the mind and capture the heart through every literary genre. The intensive November festival, along with individual “bookend” events and workshops spread over the calendar year create over 30 literary touch points for Missouri and border state audiences.
1All-Access Passes include admission into all Festival presentations and events from November through April, excluding special events, and affect the tax-deductibility of your gift.
2Reception Tickets to opening night reception.
3Author Selection allows you to sponsor an author program during the Festival.
4Speaking & Hospitality Opportunities may include welcoming the audience, introducing an author, meet & greet with your selected author.
5Custom Sponsor Opportunities Call Jessica at 314.442.3294 to create your sponsorship! Become a Sponsor Online! Scan
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