ChaiLights

YOUR CALENDAR OF ST. LOUIS JEWISH COMMUNITY EVENTS

JULY

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 | JULY 16

NHBZ Discussion: ‘How to Be a Modern-Day Mensch’

The term “mensch” is commonly understood to be a good person. However, this Yiddish term goes much deeper to include the Jewish concept of being an individual of great integrity. Join Nusach Hari B’nai Zion Rabbi Ze’ev Smason when he discusses “How to Be a Modern-Day Mensch” 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 314-991-2100, ext. 2.

Kol Rinah’s Tot Shabbat

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

Kol Rinah’s Jews in Science series

In July, Kol Rinah’s Jews in Science series will be at a special time — 1 p.m., held via Zoom. The topic will be the Jewish enlightenment as the foundation of the Masorti/Conservative movement. Register online at kolrinahstl.org.

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

MONDAY | JULY 18

Dale Sharon discusses African American art

From 10 to 11 a.m. join Dale Sharon, a docent at the St. Louis Art Museum and an exhibited artist, for a look at African American art, as represented in the museum’s permanent collection. Free. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.

TUESDAY | JULY 19

NCJW’s Coffee Talk with SnL

Our special guest this month is Cher Denny, Green Buyer at Blueprint Coffee, renowned seed-to-cup coffee program in St. Louis. Join virtual coffee talks hosts NCJWSTL’s Past President, Susan Katzman, and Vice President of Membership, Lisa Gubernik at 8:30 a.m. as we sip our favorite morning beverages and enjoy each other’s company while discussing light topics. In celebration of our two-year anniversary, we want to provide the first 60 Coffee Talk registrants with a free gift bag. To be eligible, register for Coffee Talk and you will be notified if you are within the first 60 and when to pick up your gift bag. For more information and to RSVP visit: https:// bit.ly/July22CT

WEDNESDAY | JULY 20

Ukuleles Unplugged at Mirowitz Center

From 2-3 p.m., hear four retired gentlemen – professionally known as the Jumping Fleas Ukulele Quartet – as they share their musical talents and sense of fun with the Mirowitz Center. Featured performers are Brad Griffith, Marvin Rennard, Bill Luppens, and Don Dempsey. The cost is $5. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.

Sharsheret’s Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group - via Zoom

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 until further notice. Newcomers are always welcome along with female family and friends. This program is free but pre-registration is requested to Debbi Braunstein at 314-442-3266 or dbraunstein@jccstl.org.

THURSDAY | JULY 21

Lunch & Learn: Abortion rights from interfaith perspective

By now, most of us are familiar with Judaism’s stance on abortion rights. However, many of us may not know is that several Christian denominations support abortion rights as well and have been instrumental in the interfaith movement that brings the moral force of religion to protect and advance reproductive health. To help us learn more, NCJWSTL and the JCRC welcome Rev. Laurie Anzilotti, Rev. Gabrielle Kennedy and Rev. Becky Turner for our July Lunch and Learn at noon to discuss abortion rights from an interfaith perspective. Rabbi Janine Schloss, who joined the clergy staff at Temple Emanuel on July 1, will be moderating. Register online at https://bit.ly/NCJWSTL-0721. For more information, email Jen Bernstein at jbernstein@ncjwstl.org or call 314-993-5181.

SATURDAY | JULY 23

NHBZ Discussion: ‘Finding Your Inner Compass’

Every one of us possesses a special tool that helps us determine what is best for us -- an inner compass. Learn how to tap into yours when NHBZ Rabbi Ze’ev Smason discusses “Finding Your Inner Compass” 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.

The Jumping Fleas Ukulele Quartet preforms at the Mirowitz Center on July 20.

Musical Shabbat service

The community is invited to Kol Rinah’s next musical Shabbat service, Kol Chadash, at 9:30 a.m. featuring music with acoustic instruments, bringing together new melodies and words of Torah to create a deep, moving prayer experience. Register online at www. kolrinahstl.org/shabbat-and-holiday-registration.html or call 314-727-1747.

WEDNESDAY | JULY 27

Everything You “Knee-d” To Know About Knee Replacement

Join this presentation at 2 p.m. by Dr. Ilya Bendich, assistant professor at Washington University School of Medicine in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Bendich’s practice focuses on caring for patients with debilitating hip and knee arthritis. For patients who have exhausted all non-operative measures and are ready for surgery, Bendich utilizes evidence-based, cutting-edge techniques, including computer-assisted and robotic technologies for improved surgical outcomes. Register online at http://bit.ly/Register_MirowitzCenter, 314-733-9813, or email skemppainen@mirowitzcenter.org.

THURSDAY | JULY 28

Turning from loss to love – A Rosh Chodesh (new month) Celebration

Join with women of all ages as we welcome the new moon and the new Hebrew month of Av at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Mindfulness Center of St. Louis at Congregation Shaare Emeth. Av contains two little known, but fascinating observances: Tisha B’Av, where we remember the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and Tu B’Av, a day dedicated to the celebration of sisterhood and love. Together we will learn more about these times and how we can honor feelings of loss and love in our own lives. Wine, teas and desserts provided. To register, email Stacy at sjespersen@sestl. org.

This program is co-sponsored by KeSHEr, Shaare Emeth’s Women’s Connection group.

SUNDAY | JULY 31

NHBZ All-You-Can Eat Pizza Night Returns

It’s what we’ve been waiting for -- the return of Nusach Hari’s all-you-can eat Pizza Night! From 4:30-6:30 p.m., enjoy a delicious dine-in buffet of 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. For more information, call 314991-2100, ext. 2.

ONGOING

Tech Tutor – Hardware helper

On Mondays in May, sign up for a half-hour session with Larry Edison, who offers one-onone 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.

Kranzberg: Sound focused art exhibitions around St. Louis

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tal considerations of whose bodies are valued in society, whose voices are amplified, and whose lives are cherished.”

“St. Louis Sound,” a continuing exhibition at the Missouri History Museum, curated by Andrew Wanko, is simply a spectacular look at many genres of music and their roots in St. Louis. The exhibition deserves more than a walk through.

Wanko gives lots of credit to Steve Pick and Amanda Doyle for their book, “St. Louis Sound,” on which the exhibition is based. The exhibition traces the history of music in our city from Native American works, to the music of the early French settlers, to today. Included in the exhibition is the history of technology in the music industry, a wonderful collection of meaningful musical instruments, the history of well-known music venues, and stories and histories of many of our world- famous musicians such as Chuck Berry, Nelly, Josephine Baker and Henry Townsend, but best of all if you put on your earphones, you can hear literally over 100 songs.

Of course, I could go on and on about sound in art. The Pulitzer Arts Foundation in Grand Center recently had several exhibitions featuring world-famous sound artists. Immersive sound installations by artist Susan Philipsz were recently featured at the museum as well as three decades of work by Terry Adkins (1955-2014). Adkins was a pioneer with work that blends sculpture, sound, performance, videos and printmaking.

Colleen Hochberger talks about sound artists on the internet and quotes the American musician and soundscape ecologist, Bernice Krause: “While a picture might be worth a thousand words, a soundscape is worth a thousand pictures. The deeply emotional and vastly expressive nature of sound makes it a powerful art form. Like much contemporary art, sound art is interdisciplinary, spanning diverse genres from installation, film, and experimental music to interactive technology, and spoken word and poetry.”

Just when I think I’ve covered all the art genres, I realize there’s always more to behold.