CHAI LIGHTS

YOUR CALENDAR OF ST. LOUIS JEWISH COMMUNITY EVENTS

FRIDAY | FEB.

10

‘On the Record’ with Bob Cohn

From 11 a.m. to noon, the Jewish Light Editor-in-Chief Emeritus will lead the latest session in his “On The Record” series, which offers an online discussion of films, plays, articles and books on issues of concern to our community, held the second Friday of every other month. Register online at http://bit.ly/ Register_MirowitzCenter, call 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.

SATURDAY | FEB. 11

A Class for Expecting Parents

Shaare Emeth will present “B’sha’ah Tovah: A Class for Expecting Parents,” from 9 a.m. to noon. The class will provide opportunities to connect with other expecting parents and to explore traditional and contemporary ways that Judaism can add meaning to every stage of the journey to parenthood. Open to the community. Register online at https://sestl. co/bshaahtovah. For more information, email Rabbi Rachel Bearman at rbearman@sestl.org.

Havdalah Happy Hour at Bais Abe

Join Bais Abraham Congregation at 7:30 p.m. for an accompanied Havdalah service followed by drinks, hors d’oeuvres and live music. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. All are welcome. Register at https:// www.baisabe.com/events/HavdalahHappyHour or contact Bais Abe at 314-721-3030 or abby@baisabe.com. Bais Abraham is located at 6910 Delmar Blvd. in University City.

MONDAY | FEB. 13

Symphony at Mirowitz Center

From 3 to 4 p.m. enjoy a Mirowitz Center performance by musicians with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra — highlighting classics that speak of romance, love and passion. Seating is limited; RSVPs are required. Register for this Mirowitz Center program online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, call 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@ mirowitzcenter.org.

STARTING | FEB. 13

Weekly Meditation Sits

See related news brief on page 6.

TUESDAY | FEB. 14

The ABCs of Judaism

From noon to 1 p.m. Rabbi Ze’ev Smason will continue his ABCs of Judaism series at the Mirowitz Center. February’s topic is “Good Conversation: Is Anyone Really Listening?” Register for this Mirowitz Center program online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, call 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.

WEDNESDAY | FEB. 15

NHBZ Ladies Coffee & Learning

The NHBZ Chesed Committee invites the community to an afternoon of schmoozing and learning at its Ladies Coffee & Learning event from 2-3:30 p.m. Special guest speaker Rebbetzin Chani Wasser will discuss “Don’t Just Survive, Thrive: Navigating Life Challenges with Strength.” Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the community. For more information, call 314-991-2100, ext. 2 or email: office@nhbz.org

Virtual tour of The Met

From 2 to 3 p.m. Elana Kaplan, a museum educator and lecturer for New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, will lead a free, online Mirowitz Center presentation giving a threepart monthly tour (continues on March 15 and

April 19) of the Met’s world-renowned collections. Register for this free Mirowitz Center program online at http://bit.ly/Register_ MirowitzCenter, call 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.

Sharsheret’s Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group

This monthly group provides support, connection and education to women in the St. Louis Jewish community who have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer and are anywhere along their treatment path–before, during, or post-treatment. Facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker, this group meets from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday via Zoom. Sharsheret Supports STL is a program of the J’s Nishmah. Free, but RSVPs requested to Debbi Braunstein at 314442-3266 or dbraunstein@jccstl.org.

THURSDAY | FEB.

16

Tech Tutor: Google Chrome

From 2 to 3 p.m. at the Mirowitz Center, learn how to use Google Chrome, one of the most popular web browsers used to explore the internet. Participants will be provided a Chromebook during this program to follow along with the instructor. Tech Tutor is supported by a grant from the Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged. Register for this free program online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, call 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.

NCJWSTL lunch and learn

At noon, NCJWSTL will hold its February lunch and learn on “Tackling Conspiracy Theories and Disinformation.” The guest speaker will be Sarah Fenske, who served as host of “St. Louis on the Air” on St. Louis Public Radio from July 2019 until June 2022. Before that, she spent 20 years in newspapers, working as a reporter, columnist and editor. Visit https:// bit.ly/Feb23LnL to register. For more information, email Jennifer Bernstein at jbernstein@ ncjwstl.org or call 314-993-5181.

FRI.-SAT. | FEB. 17-18

Shabbat with Hazzan Dulkin

Kol Rinah will welcome Hazzan Joanna Dulkin back to St. Louis for Shabbat events. Dulkin serves of Adath Jeshurun Congregation in Minnetonka, Minn. She previously served Shaare Zedek Synagogue in St. Louis.

On Feb. 17, Kol Rinah will host a 6 p.m. musical Kabbalat Shabbat featuring Dulkin. At 7:30 p.m. guests can take part in a Shabbat dinner (RSVP required, cost and signup TBA), followed at 8:30 p.m. with learning and singing with Dulkin.

On Feb.18, Dulkin will lead Shabbat morning services at 9 a.m. A Kiddush takes place at noon. Mincha/Maariv is at 5:15 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a musical Havdalah with Dulkin, followed by wine and dessert reception. At 7 p.m. there will be a singing circle with Dulkin. For more information, visit www. kolrinahstl.org/event/shabbat-with-hazzan-joanna-dulkin.html.

SATURDAY | FEB. 18

NCJWSTL to host Trivia Night

National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis will host a trivia night fundraiser at Congregation Temple Israel, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and trivia will begin at 7. Individual tickets are $25; a table of 10 is $250. Basic refresh- ments will be provided, and teams are welcome to bring their own food and drink (no pork or shellfish). Temple Israel is located at 1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr. in Creve Coeur, at the intersection of Spoede and Ladue roads. Tickets and tables for Trivia Night may be purchased by visiting https://ncjwstl.org/trivia-2023. For more information, contact the NCJWSTL office at 314-993-5181 or email Ellen Alper at EAlper@ncjwstl.org.

SUNDAY | FEB. 19

Jews in Science series continues

Kol Rinah’s Jews in Science series continues with a focus on Selman Waksman, the researcher responsible for streptomycin. RSVP online at https://www.kolrinahstl.org/ form/jewish-antibiotics.html. For more information, email richardjrgavatin@gmail.com.

Noah Weinberg Memorial Lecture

At 7:30 p.m. Aish welcomes Rabbi Gavriel Friedman (aka Rav Gav) for a talk on “The Power of Speech: What goes on behind the scenes when we talk,” at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The talk is dedicated by the Axelbaum family in loving memory of Jerry Axelbaum, a”h. A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, call 314-862-2474 or email cwolff@aish.com.

Jewish War Veterans meeting

Jewish War Veterans Post 644 will meet in the Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum meeting room at 10 a.m. on the third Sunday each month (please ask for directions at the desk). A Zoom option will be available for those who are unable to be at the meeting. For more information, contact Post 644 Commander Ellis Frohman at 636-519-7512.

TUESDAY | FEB. 21

Discussion with Jordan Kadosh of ADL Heartland

From 10 to 11 a.m. learn answers to tough questions about bigotry, hatred and misinformation with ADL Heartland’s Regional Director Jordan Kadosh. This program – part of the Mirowitz Center’s “Fighting Bigotry & Hatred” series – is co-sponsored by ADL Heartland, Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis and National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis, and is provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying Life), an organization supported by Mirowitz Center. Register for this free program online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, call 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.

SATURDAY | FEB. 25

Lunch and learn at Bais Abe

Join Bais Abraham for its annual lunch and learn in memory of Micah Abraham Lemerman Shilcrat, z”l. Dr. Randi Mozenter will discuss issues related to one’s mental health immediately following Shabbat morning services (at approximately 11:30 a.m.). This event is sponsored by Stewart Shilcrat and Paula Lemerman to commemorate the yahrzeit of Micah Abraham Lemerman Shilcrat z”l. To register, visit www.baisabe.com/event/mental-health-memorial-lunch-and-learn.html or contact the Bais Abe office at 314-721-3030 or abby@baisabe.com.

Trivia Night: Purim edition at TI

See related news brief on page 10.

SUNDAY | FEB. 26

NHBZ All-You-Can Eat Pizza Night

From 5 to 7 p.m., Nusach Hari B’nai Zion will offer a dine-in all-you-can-eat buffet of delicious kosher pizza, pasta, salad and garlic bread plus a dessert and beverage. There are even movies for your kids. Prices are $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 4-10, and free for kids ages 3 and under. The pizza cheese is Cholov Yisroel and pareve crusts are available upon request. Charge cards are accepted. For more information, call 314-991-2100.

Local Jewish organizations and congregations can submit calendar items to news@ stljewishlight.org. All items received by 5 p.m. Friday will be considered for the following week’s edition.

‘You Are Not Alone: A Service of Wholeness, Healing and Hope’

From 4 to 5 p.m. join the Kehillah Center at Congregation Shaare Emeth for “You Are Not Alone: A Service of Wholeness, Healing and Hope” led by Rabbi Andrea Goldstein and Shaare Emeth’s Musician-in-Residence, Lucy Greenbaum, offering an afternoon of music, poetry, prayer and connection with a community that cares. The event is open to the community, but registration is required to Stacy Jespersen at sjespersen@sestl.org.

MONDAY | FEB. 27

Meet and greet at Kohn’s

Join Traditional Congregation for a meet and greet with Kohn’s new general manager, AJ Moll, at 7 p.m. at Kohn’s, 10405 Old Olive Street Road. Find out what is new at Kohn’s and learn what is on tap down the road while enjoying fruit and freshly made baked goods. Free but RSVPs required by Feb. 22 to Marian Gordon at traditionalcong@gmail.com or 314576-5230.

TUESDAY | FEB. 28

Aish Men’s Over 55 Club talk

At 3 p.m. Aish’s Men’s Over 55 Club will offer a discussion with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald on “Why did God Create a Seemingly Imperfect World and What Does Tikkun Olam mean?” at Kohn’s Deli, 10405 Old Olive Street Road. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 314-862-2474 or email sgreenwald@aish.com

NCJWSTL Coffee Talk

At 8:30 a.m. join NCJWSTL for a coffee talk with Howard Katzman about potential problems in the air quality at one’s home, and how to mitigate those risks. He will structure his presentation around attendees’ interests and concerns, so send questions to arothman@ ncjwstl.org by Feb. 22 so he may review them in advance. Visit https://bit.ly/Feb23CT to register. For more information, email Alec Rothman at arothman@ncjwstl.org or call 314-993-5181.

FRI.-SUN. | MARCH 3-5

NCJWSTL Advocacy Conference

See related news brief on page 10.

SATURDAY | MARCH 4

J Associates Fabulous Feud Live

See related news brief on page 10.

SUNDAY | MARCH 5

Traditional Congregation plans tour of Holocaust Museum

Traditional Congregation is planning a private group tour of the St Louis Feldman Kaplan Holocaust Museum. Guests will meet at 9 a.m. at Traditional, 12437 Ladue Road, for coffee/ bagels. The group will leave at 9:30 a.m. as the tour begins promptly at 10 a.m. (guests can also meet at the museum by that time). The tour will be an hour and a half to two hours and include a discussion with a survivor or descendant. Registration is required by Feb. 24: http://bit.ly/3H2NhqU, or mail payment with names to Traditional. Minimum donation is $5 to offset the cost of our private tour; additional donations welcome. If you need a ride, please let us know when registering. Call 314-5765230 for more information.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis recently honored participants completing two leadership programs, the eighth cohort of Millstone Fellows and the inaugural cohort of Levy Fellows. Millstone Fellows honors the legacy of Isadore Millstone z”l and is Jewish Federation’s signature leadership program that serves to strengthen the St. Louis Jewish community and region. Millstone Fellows creates the space to share perspectives and ideas, integrate Jewish values into decision-making, enhance leadership skills and explore relevant topics from the local, national and global scene. The Levy Fellows was established in 2022 through the vision of Mont Levy to support and advance the work of board leaders at Jewish organizations. For information on leadership development opportunities, contact Marci Mayer Eisen at Jewish Federation: MEisen@JFedSTL.org or 314-442-3810.