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ChaiLights
YOUR CALENDAR OF ST. LOUIS JEWISH COMMUNITY EVENTS
JUN
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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.
SATURDAY | JUNE 25
NHBZ discussion: What Is Your Greatest Blessing?
We are always told to count our blessings, but have you ever wondered what is your absolute greatest blessing? Join the discussion when NHBZ Rabbi Ze’ev Smason asks this question at 10:15 a.m. This talk is part of NHBZ’s weekly “Starting Points: Wisdom for Daily Living,” which features interactive discussions that explore relevant, contemporary topics. NHBZ membership is not necessary to attend and RSVPs are not required. For more information, call 314991-2100, ext. 2.
TUESDAY | JUNE 28
Coffee Talk with SnL features Polly Blitzer
At 8:30 a.m., join NCJWSTL for its virtual monthly coffee talks hosted by NCJWSTL Past President Susan Katzman and Vice President of Membership Lisa Gubernik. The special guest will be Polly Blitzer, a leading beauty expert, writer and brand consultant whose work has been featured in publications like Vogue, Allure and The New York Times. Blitzer regularly talks beauty tips and tricks on The Today Show, CNN Weekend News, and other shows. For more information and to RSVP visit: https://bit.ly/ June22ct
WEDNESDAY | JUNE 29
Life lessons and Lincoln
At 10 a.m. historian Christian McWhirter of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Museum will lead an online Mirowitz Center discussion looking at Lincoln’s life for lessons about persistence, dedication, tenacity and spirit. McWhirter is the author of “Battle Hymns: The Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War.” Free. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@ mirowitzcenter.org.
THURSDAY | JUNE 30
What scammers don’t want you to know
At 2 p.m. Sarah Wetzel, director of communications at the Better Business Bureau, will lead an online Mirowitz Center discussion about scams by phone and email and how to reduce the risk of being scammed. Free. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.
FRIDAY | JULY 1
First Friday night family Shabbat services
Kol Rinah is starting back up its First Friday Night For Families, with 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat services — a shorter version of the Friday service, with families and kids in mind. Families will meet outdoors, weather permitting. For more information, email Karen@kolrinahstl.org or RSVP online at https://bit.ly/KR-July1.
An image from ‘Dear Jack, Dear Louise’ at New Jewish Theatre. PHOTO: JON GITCHOFF
WEDNESDAY | JULY 6
Stroke in the 21st century
At 10 a.m. Dr. Renee Van Stavern, a vascular neurology specialist and professor of neurology at Washington University, will discuss “Stroke in the 21st Century,” looking at the signs, risk factors, prevention and treatments. Free. Register online at http:// bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314-7339813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.
THURSDAY | JULY 7
Rabbi Rubenfeld discusses ‘Angels in Judaism’
At 2 p.m. Rabbi Avi Rubenfeld of Chabad of Chesterfield will lead an online Mirowitz Center discussion about to discuss the Jewish belief in angels. This program is co-sponsored by Chabad of Chesterfield and the Mirowitz Center. Free. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.
SATURDAY | JULY 9
Rabbi Uri Lati at NHBZ
Enjoy a Shabbat filled with inspiration and enlightenment when NHBZ welcomes Rabbi Uri Lati. Lati is internationally acclaimed for his talks in both English and Arabic on the subjects of faith (Emunah) and the love of a fellow Jew (Ahabat Yisrael). At NHBZ, Lati’s topics will include how faith can empower your life, as well as the power of prayer (tefilah.) He will speak during morning services, at a Moroccan-themed lunch and at the afternoon meal (Shalosh Seudos). This event and lunch are free of charge, and NHBZ membership is not necessary to attend. Contact NHBZ for approximate times or more information. Reservations are appreciated for lunch (but not required) to office@nhbz.org.
Rabbi Uri Lati
TUESDAY | JULY 12
Blood drive at Kol Rinah
Kol Rinah’s Tzedek Team has partnered with ImpactLife for a blood drive at Kol Rinah from 4 to 7 p.m. Schedule your appointment to donate a unit of blood and save up to three lives. Kosher snacks will be provided. Giving blood takes about an hour. Donors must be healthy, weigh at least 110 pounds and be 17 or older. Masks are required. Register online at https://bit.ly/ KR-July12.
STARTING | JULY 12
Rabbi Smason begins 3-part series on ‘The ABCs of Judaism’
From noon to 1 p.m., Rabbi Ze’ev Smason of NHBZ will lead an in-person class on “The ABCs of Judaism” at the Mirowitz Center. The discussion is the first of a three-part series, looking at Judaism’s teachings to guide your life. The first part looks at “Humor: Laughing When You Need It The Most.” Future dates will be Aug. 9 (“To Tell The Truth: Is Honesty Really the Best Policy?”) and Sept. 13 (“A New Year: Where Should You Begin?”). Free. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.
THURSDAY | JULY 14
Tech Tutor: Keeping your computer in tip-top shape
At 10 a.m. Larry Edison will lead an online Mirowitz Center class about ways to make sure your computer and your computer practices are working together to stay in a fit condition. Free. Register online at http://bit. ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.
Presidential legacies: LBJ’s trials and triumphs
At 1 p.m. Laura Eggert of the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library leads an online Mirowitz Center presentation about how our nation still feels the impact of President Johnson’s legislative legacy today. This program is part of the Mirowitz Center’s continuing series, “Presidential Legacies.” Free. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_ MirowitzCenter, 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.
SATURDAY | JULY 16
Kol Rinah’s Tot Shabbat for young families
At 10:30 a.m., join Morah Karen Kern for a short musical Shabbat service, perfect for kids ages 5 and under and their families and siblings. Service will be outdoors in the Kol Rinah courtyard or Guller Chapel (10:30 to 11:30 a.m.). Masks are required for ages 2 and up. Registration required. For more information, email office@kolrinahstl.org.
SUNDAY | JULY 17
Jewish War Veterans meeting
Jewish War Veterans Post 644 meetings will take place via Zoom for the foreseeable future at 10 a.m. the third Sunday each month. For more information contact Post 644 Commander Ellis Frohman at 636-5197512
The J hosts screening of documentary ‘Fiddler’s Journey’s to the Big Screen’
See related news brief on page 4.
ONGOING
The New Jewish Theatre continues its season with “Dear Jack, Dear Louise,” which runs through June 26 at NJT’s Wool Studio Theater in the Jewish Community Center’s Arts & Education Building, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. For tickets or more information, visit newjewishtheatre.org.
Tech Tutor – Hardware helper
On Mondays in May, sign up for a half-hour session with Larry Edison, who offers oneon-one assistance in learning how to use one’s technology devices. Sessions are in-person at the Mirowitz Center (plan to wear a mask and maintain social distance). Tech Tutor is supported through a grant from the Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged. Free. Register at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.
Eric Mink: Defying labels in a search for truth
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a more perfect union.”
Two days before the first January 6 Committee hearing was held and televised, Cheney was interviewed by noted conservative writers Jonah Goldberg, Stephen F. Hayes and David French for The Dispatch, an online magazine co-founded by Goldberg and Hayes that explores issues and conservative perspectives.
“There comes a moment,” Cheney said during their discussion, “where I think we all need to say, ‘Wait a minute... This was a violent assault on the United States Capitol, and it was provoked by a sitting president of the United States.... And I would say to some of my colleagues and others who think that the way to respond to this investigation is with politics and partisanship -– those people are not acting in a way that is healthy for the country.’”
Cheney pointed out that Trump lost more than 60 election-related cases in courts. Members of his own campaign, the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security investigated the reports of fraud that Trump heard and found them false. But Trump keeps repeating the lie of the stolen election, and people keep believing him.
“So I think everybody who knows it’s not true, which is the majority of people in my party, has a duty to say so, has a duty to say, ‘this is just not true,’” Cheney told the interviewers. “You may have wished the election had turned out differently, but it didn’t. And if we want to win the next election, we had better embrace the Constitution. You know, we better not go down this path of embracing this lie.”
Liz Cheney’s conservative. I’m liberal. She’s a Republican. I belong to no party. We disagree about a great many issues. But regarding the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021; why people were killed, wounded and terrorized; and who is responsible for these crimes against democracy –- on these matters, I admire and respect Cheney’s honor, courage and determination and believe she will do everything humanly possible to find the answers.
