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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - st-louis-mo BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lynnie's Light for Life 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTSTAMP:20260729T182033Z UID:10001621-1788912000-1788998399@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for Lynnie’s Light for Life: Hand in Hand\, Li fted Together\nGet tickets and sponsorship information at jccstl.com/lynn ies-light. \nLearn More \n\nAdd to Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182033Z URL:https://jccstl.com/event/lynnies-light-for-life-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:J Pool Pooch Party DTSTART:20260920T150000Z DTEND:20260920T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T011425Z UID:10001799-1789898400-1789905600@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Bring your canine friends to swim\, splash and play in our out door pool before we drain it! Treats for canines will be provided. \nEvent Rules\n\nMust provide proof of vaccinations upon entry.\nNo more than two dogs per handler.\nAll dog handlers must be at least 18 years of age.\nNo female dogs in heat or puppies under six months old.\nAll dogs must be cu rrent on vaccinations.\nAggressive dogs will be asked to leave.\nLifeguard on duty\, dogs swim at owner’s risk.\n\nCosts & Registration\n$15 for J members | $20 for non-members at the door \nQuestions?\n\n\n\nSenior Dire ctor\, Aquatics\nHeather Cheseman\n314.442.3296 LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T011425Z LOCATION:The J – Marilyn Fox Building (Main Entrance)\, 16801 Baxter Roa d\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63005\, United States URL:https://jccstl.com/event/j-pool-pooch-party/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Books and Bagels with Gerry Mandel DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260923T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001752-1790157600-1790164800@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:food,literary DESCRIPTION:A Few Words Before I Go by Gerry Mandel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnj oy the fourth and final Books and Bagels event of our 2026 season with Ger ry Mandel\, author of A Few Words Before I Go\, which grapples with issues of memory and aging in a warm\, humorous way\, and takes on the task of p utting a 70+ year career into words. \nSchedule\n10 a.m. Doors open & lig ht brunch\n11 a.m. Author talk \n\nRegistration\nTickets: $12.97/person (c overs brunch\; includes fees) \nTickets with Brunch: $12.97/person (includ es all transaction fees)\nTickets for Program Only: Free to attend. Just c laim a ticket to help us forecast attendance\, please! \nReserve Tickets \ n\nQuestions?\nContact Josiah Schmidt\, Director\, Literary Arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/books-and-bagels-with-gerry-mandel/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Safari in the Sukkah DTSTART:20260929T213000Z DTEND:20260929T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T191500Z UID:10001759-1790699400-1790706600@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Join the Family Center\, the J’s ECCs\, PJ Library\, Saul Mi rowitz Jewish Community School and all our friends for a special Sukkot sp ectacular\, with Cowboy Critters petting zoo and activities for families a nd adults alike. Shake the lulav and etrog\, sing\, and schmooze with the J! \n\nRegistration\nThis event is free for J Members and Nonmembers! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T191500Z LOCATION:The J – Marilyn Fox Building (Main Entrance)\, 16801 Baxter Roa d\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63005\, United States URL:https://jccstl.com/event/safari-in-the-sukkah-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Moms Support Group with Dori Scallet\, MSW\, & The J's Family Cent er DTSTART:20261001T230000Z DTEND:20261002T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T191245Z UID:10001803-1790877600-1790883000@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Under the facilitation of a licensed clinical social worker Do ri Scallet\, MSW\, join us for our new monthly moms support group. This gr oup is for women who need additional support in this season of motherhood. It is not designed for clinical therapy\, but rather a support tool in a group setting. \nFree childcare is available through our RSVP Form. \nUpco ming Support Groups\nThis group meets 6-7:30 p.m. monthly on the following dates: \n\nSeptember 3\nOctober 1\nNovember 5\nWe will have a special Boo k Festival Support Group session at the Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community Sch ool on Thursday\, December 3 at 5:45 p.m.\n\n\nRegistration\nRSVP To Moms Support Group \n\nAbout the J’s Family Center\nThe J’s Family Center i s a welcoming space where families with young children (5 and under) come to connect\, learn\, and grow together. We provide a warm and nurturing en vironment where caregivers and children find support\, friendships\, and j oyful experiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T191245Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Early Childhood Center)\, 2 M illstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States URL:https://jccstl.com/event/moms-support-group-with-dori-scallet-msw-the- js-family-center/2026-10-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NJT Presents "Alex Edelman's 'Just for Us'" DTSTART:20261002T000000Z DTEND:20261002T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182033Z UID:10001682-1790881200-1790888400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:comedy,theater DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nAlex Edelman’s Just for Us\nOctober 1- October 18\, 2026\nAn anti-Semitic tweet leads comedian Alex Edelman to an unexpe cted place: a meeting of White Nationalists in Queens\, face-to-face with the people behind the keyboards. Alex’s story explores religion\, cultur al identity\, assimilation\, empathy\, gorillas that speak sign language —and what it means to be confronted with hatred. \n \nBuy Tickets \n\nAb out NJT\nNJT (New Jewish Theatre)\, St. Louis’s premier small profession al theatre\, is dedicated to the exploration of universal themes and issue s and the examination of the full range of the human experience filtered t hrough the lens of the Jewish experience. Through the medium of theater\, we build bridges of multicultural understanding\, tolerance\, communicatio n\, and education. NJT productions are held in the Wool Studio Theater\, i nside the Arts & Education Building of the J’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur\, Missouri. NJT is a program of the J – St. Louis. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182033Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/njt-presents-alex-edelmans-just-for-us/2026-1 0-01/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Birthday of the World: An Interactive Children's Theatre Exper ience DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20260805T183232Z UID:10001760-1790899200-1790985599@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Details to follow LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T183232Z LOCATION:To Be Announced URL:https://jccstl.com/event/the-birthday-of-the-world-an-interactive-chil drens-theatre-experience/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NJT Presents "Alex Edelman's 'Just for Us'" DTSTART:20261003T190000Z DTEND:20261003T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182033Z UID:10001683-1791036000-1791043200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:comedy,theater DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nAlex Edelman’s Just for Us\nOctober 1- October 18\, 2026\nAn anti-Semitic tweet leads comedian Alex Edelman to an unexpe cted place: a meeting of White Nationalists in Queens\, face-to-face with the people behind the keyboards. Alex’s story explores religion\, cultur al identity\, assimilation\, empathy\, gorillas that speak sign language —and what it means to be confronted with hatred. \n \nBuy Tickets \n\nAb out NJT\nNJT (New Jewish Theatre)\, St. Louis’s premier small profession al theatre\, is dedicated to the exploration of universal themes and issue s and the examination of the full range of the human experience filtered t hrough the lens of the Jewish experience. Through the medium of theater\, we build bridges of multicultural understanding\, tolerance\, communicatio n\, and education. NJT productions are held in the Wool Studio Theater\, i nside the Arts & Education Building of the J’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur\, Missouri. NJT is a program of the J – St. Louis. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182033Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/njt-presents-alex-edelmans-just-for-us/2026-1 0-03/1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NJT Presents "Alex Edelman's 'Just for Us'" DTSTART:20261004T000000Z DTEND:20261004T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182033Z UID:10001684-1791054000-1791061200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:comedy,theater DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nAlex Edelman’s Just for Us\nOctober 1- October 18\, 2026\nAn anti-Semitic tweet leads comedian Alex Edelman to an unexpe cted place: a meeting of White Nationalists in Queens\, face-to-face with the people behind the keyboards. Alex’s story explores religion\, cultur al identity\, assimilation\, empathy\, gorillas that speak sign language —and what it means to be confronted with hatred. \n \nBuy Tickets \n\nAb out NJT\nNJT (New Jewish Theatre)\, St. Louis’s premier small profession al theatre\, is dedicated to the exploration of universal themes and issue s and the examination of the full range of the human experience filtered t hrough the lens of the Jewish experience. Through the medium of theater\, we build bridges of multicultural understanding\, tolerance\, communicatio n\, and education. NJT productions are held in the Wool Studio Theater\, i nside the Arts & Education Building of the J’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur\, Missouri. NJT is a program of the J – St. Louis. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182033Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/njt-presents-alex-edelmans-just-for-us/2026-1 0-03/2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Lior Raz DTSTART:20261013T000000Z DTEND:20261013T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001779-1791831600-1791838800@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Lior Raz is the co-creator\, screenwriter\, and star of the in ternationally acclaimed Israeli Netflix series Fauda\, as well as numerous other shows and films. Drawing on his firsthand experience in an elite Is raeli military unit\, Raz brings gripping authenticity and emotional compl exity to stories of Israel\, conflict\, courage\, and shared humanity. \nJ oin fellow community members for a rare opportunity to hear the stories\, experiences\, and creative vision behind one of Israel’s most compelling cultural phenomena. Come away feeling more connected—to Israel\, to the Jewish community\, and to one another—after an unforgettable evening of solidarity\, inspiration\, and Jewish joy. \nThis event is sponsored by S t. Louis Friends of Israel. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Loui s Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book F estival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, a nd storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectiv es\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, l earn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Fitness & Wellness Building)\ , 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-lior-raz/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sababa: Jewish Arts & Culture Festival DTSTART:20261018T160000Z DTEND:20261018T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T191757Z UID:10001762-1792321200-1792342800@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Sababa is St. Louis’ premier Jewish Arts & Culture Festival. Sababa is an outdoor festival showcasing the vibrancy of contemporary Jew ish culture. The festival features local\, regional and national visual ar t exhibitors\, culinary experiences and musical performances\, as well as activities from local Jewish organizations. \nTake Me to Sababa → LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T191757Z LOCATION:Downtown Clayton\, MO\, Clayton\, MO\, United States URL:https://jccstl.com/event/sababa-jewish-arts-culture-festival-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:J Associates Membership Event DTSTART:20261020T160000Z DTEND:20261020T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T191332Z UID:10001807-1792494000-1792501200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this J Associates Event! More details will b e shared soon. \n\nRegistration LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T191332Z URL:https://jccstl.com/event/j-associates-membership-event/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Dr. Barak Benaryeh DTSTART:20261022T000000Z DTEND:20261022T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001780-1792609200-1792616400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Barak Benaryeh is a veterinarian and host of the podcast The V et Off-Leash. His new book\, The Vet Will See You Now: What Every Pet Owne r Needs to Know (but Doesn’t) is described as “Kitchen Confidential me ets All Creatures Great and Small.” \nIf you feel overwhelmed by all the advice and options on pet food\, behavior\, and veterinary care\, come en joy an entertaining evening with Dr. Benaryeh that will give you usable in formation on how to make better decisions for your pet. \nThis event is ma de possible by the Jewish Book Council and is sponsored by CareVet. \nRese rve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker S eries\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversation s with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival exp lores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming r eaders of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-dr-barak-benaryeh/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beyond Pink DTSTART:20261025T050000Z DTEND:20261025T070000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T183232Z UID:10001763-1792886400-1792886400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:education,wellness DESCRIPTION:Join us each October for a free\, inspiring morning dedicated to wellness\, movement\, and cancer education hosted by The Hamsa Wellness Community. This annual event is designed to empower you to commit to bein g the healthiest version of yourself—today and every day\, with or witho ut a cancer diagnosis! Commit to your well-being with specialty fitness cl asses (like Yoga for Cancer\, Strength Over Cancer\, and Zumba-thon) and g ain crucial knowledge about hereditary cancers and risk reduction. LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T183232Z LOCATION:To Be Announced URL:https://jccstl.com/event/beyond-pink/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Third Annual NJTea DTSTART:20261025T213000Z DTEND:20261025T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T011410Z UID:10001813-1792945800-1792951200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate our award-winning theatre at th e third annual NJTea! \nGo to the NJTea Page \n\nAdd to Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T011410Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/third-annual-njtea/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Israeli Culinary Institute: An Israeli Wine Tour DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTSTAMP:20260805T183232Z UID:10001764-1793059200-1793145599@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:drink,food DESCRIPTION:Details to follow LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T183232Z LOCATION:To Be Announced URL:https://jccstl.com/event/israeli-culinary-institute-an-israeli-wine-to ur/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents David Shl achter DTSTART:20261027T000000Z DTEND:20261027T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T191500Z UID:10001781-1793041200-1793048400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:David Shlachter is a Tel Aviv- and California-based portrait p hotographer whose work reveals the human stories behind contemporary Israe l. His new book\, Hinenu: Israel at Ten Million\, combines striking photog raphy with oral history\, portraying 100 Israelis–Jewish and non-Jewish\ , religious and secular\, and people of all ages–at the moment Israel’ s population reached ten million. \nExperience Israel beyond headlines\, a rguments\, and abstractions through the faces and stories of the people wh o call it home. Whether your connection to Israel feels strong\, complicat ed\, distant\, or still developing\, this visually rich evening offers a m oving opportunity to deepen your understanding and reconnect with Israel ’s diversity\, resilience\, and humanity. \nThe Jewish Book Festival and Speaker Series is proud to partner with this event’s sponsor: Shaving I srael\, a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising fund s to send non-military supplies to IDF soldiers in need\, including towels \, winter wear\, shirts\, socks\, phone chargers\, toiletries\, and other personal items. We join Shaving Israel in celebrating their 20+ years of s ervice. For more information\, and to get involved or donate to Shaving Is rael\, please visit: ShavingIsrael.org. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis J ewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Fest ival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\ , and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, lear n and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Spe aker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T191500Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-david-shlachter/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jewish Book Month with the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speake r Series DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTSTAMP:20260807T063147Z UID:10001778-1793491200-1794355199@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors\, books\, and ideas\, typically during the first two weeks of Nov ember\, with additional events year-round. The range of topics is vast: bu siness\, cooking\, economics\, family\, fiction\, history\, music\, religi on\, sports\, and more. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T063147Z LOCATION:Various Venues\, MO URL:https://jccstl.com/event/jewish-book-month-with-the-st-louis-jewish-bo ok-festival-speaker-series/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Women’s Night w ith Zibby Owens DTSTART:20261102T010000Z DTEND:20261102T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001782-1793559600-1793566800@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Zibby Owens is an author\, podcaster\, publisher\, bookstore o wner\, and founder of Zibby Media—one of today’s most dynamic champion s of books and writers. In her candid new essay collection\, Between Chapt ers: How I Started Over\, Took Some Chances\, and Found the Plot\, she ref lects with warmth and humor on motherhood\, friendship\, love\, career rei nvention\, and the unexpected risks that helped her reshape her life. \nGa ther with women across generations for an uplifting evening about the chap ters that shape us—and the ones we have yet to write. Whether you are st arting over\, navigating a transition\, nurturing a long-delayed dream\, o r simply asking\, “What is my next chapter?”\, come for honest stories \, meaningful connection\, laughter\, and inspiration to take your own nex t step. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council and is sp onsored by the St. Louis Woman’s Club. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series prese nted by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas \, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds t o connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Boo k Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- womens-night-with-zibby-owens/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Danny Mey er DTSTART:20261103T010000Z DTEND:20261103T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001783-1793646000-1793653200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:St. Louis native Danny Meyer is the celebrated restaurateur an d entrepreneur behind Union Square Hospitality Group and the founder of Sh ake Shack. In his new book\, What Could Possibly Go Right?\, he shares can did stories\, hard-earned leadership lessons\, and practical tools for bui lding energized teams\, enduring cultures\, and organizations where people can thrive. \nWhether you lead a business\, a nonprofit\, a classroom\, a community\, or simply want to bring out the best in the people around you \, this evening will help you approach challenges with greater optimism an d courage. Discover how to learn from setbacks\, create a stronger sense o f belonging\, and turn everyday interactions into opportunities to make so mething meaningful—and lasting. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St . Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speake rs\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, pers pectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to conne ct\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festi val & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-danny-meyer/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Marc Shai man DTSTART:20261104T010000Z DTEND:20261104T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001784-1793732400-1793739600@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Marc Shaiman is the award-winning composer\, lyricist\, arrang er\, and producer behind beloved Broadway shows and films including Hairsp ray\, Smash\, When Harry Met Sally\, Sleepless in Seattle\, Sister Act\, a nd many more. In his candid and wickedly funny memoir\, Never Mind the Hap py: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner\, he looks back on five decades of creative triumphs\, memorable collaborations\, personal heartbreaks\, spec tacular disappointments\, and life behind the curtain. \nCome for an irres istible evening of show-business stories\, communal laughter\, and an inti mate look at how memorable art gets made. Whether you are navigating rejec tion\, reinvention\, creative uncertainty\, or simply need a joyful night out\, Shaiman’s humor and hard-earned perspective will help you embrace life’s wrong notes\, keep moving through the setbacks\, and rediscover t he beat that keeps you going. \nThis event is in partnership with STAGES. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Spe aker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally reco gnized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conver sations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festiv al explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welco ming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back t o the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-marc-shaiman/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Niki Russ Federman & Josh Russ Tupper DTSTART:20261105T010000Z DTEND:20261105T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001785-1793818800-1793826000@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Cousins Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper are the fourth -generation co-owners of Russ & Daughters\, the beloved New York appetizin g institution founded in 1914. Their new book\, Russ & Daughters: 100 Year s of Appetizing\, brings together treasured recipes\, family stories\, and the remarkable history of a business that has helped define Jewish food c ulture for more than a century. \nCome hear the inside story of a Jewish i nstitution from the family carrying its legacy forward. Through food\, mem ory\, tradition\, and humor\, this event offers a delicious opportunity to reconnect with Jewish culture\, share in the comfort of familiar flavors\ , and experience the joy and nostalgia that gather around the table. \nThi s event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council. \nReserve Tickets \n\ n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nTh e St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrat ed authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide ra nge of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all b ackgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Loui s Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calend ar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-niki-russ-federman-josh-russ-tupper/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Janice Ka plan DTSTART:20261105T170000Z DTEND:20261105T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001786-1793876400-1793883600@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:What if feeling happier didn’t require changing your life\; just changing how you use your body? Bestselling author Janice Kaplan expl ores the surprising science behind the mind-body connection in her new boo k\, What Your Body Knows About Happiness. \nDrawing on cutting-edge resear ch and engaging storytelling\, Kaplan reveals simple\, practical ways your posture\, movement\, breathing\, and everyday habits can boost joy\, redu ce stress\, spark creativity\, and strengthen relationships \nWhether you ’re looking for more energy\, greater resilience\, or a brighter outlook \, you’ll leave with science-backed strategies you can begin using immed iately to feel happier\, healthier\, and more fully engaged in everyday li fe. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council and is sponso red by NORC (the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community). \nReserve Tick ets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\ n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literar y arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with c elebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers o f all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the S t. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-janice-kaplan/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Moms Support Group with Dori Scallet\, MSW\, & The J's Family Cent er DTSTART:20261106T000000Z DTEND:20261106T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T191245Z UID:10001804-1793901600-1793907000@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Under the facilitation of a licensed clinical social worker Do ri Scallet\, MSW\, join us for our new monthly moms support group. This gr oup is for women who need additional support in this season of motherhood. It is not designed for clinical therapy\, but rather a support tool in a group setting. \nFree childcare is available through our RSVP Form. \nUpco ming Support Groups\nThis group meets 6-7:30 p.m. monthly on the following dates: \n\nSeptember 3\nOctober 1\nNovember 5\nWe will have a special Boo k Festival Support Group session at the Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community Sch ool on Thursday\, December 3 at 5:45 p.m.\n\n\nRegistration\nRSVP To Moms Support Group \n\nAbout the J’s Family Center\nThe J’s Family Center i s a welcoming space where families with young children (5 and under) come to connect\, learn\, and grow together. We provide a warm and nurturing en vironment where caregivers and children find support\, friendships\, and j oyful experiences. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T191245Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Early Childhood Center)\, 2 M illstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States URL:https://jccstl.com/event/moms-support-group-with-dori-scallet-msw-the- js-family-center/2026-11-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Fiction Panel with Emily Matchar & Jenna Blum DTSTART:20261106T010000Z DTEND:20261106T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T072030Z UID:10001787-1793905200-1793912400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Sometimes the best way to understand ourselves is through some one else’s story. Join acclaimed novelists Emily Matchar and Jenna Blum for an engaging conversation about the art of fiction\, unforgettable char acters\, and the stories that stay with us long after we’ve turned the f inal page. \nMatchar’s The Lost Girl of Craven County brings Depression- era North Carolina vividly to life through a gripping mystery rooted in Je wish history\, while Blum’s Murder Your Darlings showcases the emotional depth and masterful storytelling that have made her an international best selling author. Whether you’re an avid reader or simply love a great sto ry\, you’ll leave inspired\, entertained\, and eager for your next favor ite read. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council. \nRese rve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker S eries\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversation s with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival exp lores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming r eaders of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T072030Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- fiction-panel-with-emily-matchar-jenna-blum/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Missouri ’s Own Panel DTSTART:20261106T190000Z DTEND:20261106T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T011913Z UID:10001788-1793970000-1793977200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Come to the 2026 Jewish Book Festival’s Missouri’s Own pan el for a lively\, thought-provoking conversation with four homegrown autho rs whose books could hardly be more different—and whose questions could hardly be more timely. \nProf. Flora Cassen’s Stained Glass helps reader s look more clearly at the long history of antisemitism and the ways it ha s shaped culture and memory\; Prof. Samuel Cohen’s Banning Books in Amer ica speaks to anyone trying to understand censorship\, education\, and int ellectual freedom in today’s divided public square\; Mark Heller’s Sco op Dreams & Rocky Roads offers hard-earned lessons from a life of work\, a mbition\, and adaptation\; and Debbie Kimberg’s A Blind Spot on Autism i nvites readers to reconsider what we think we know about autism and what m ight be driving its rise. \nTogether\, these four Missouri-connected autho rs offer an evening for people who want more than a standard book talk: co me to make sense of difficult issues\, discover new local voices\, stretch your thinking across disciplines\, and leave with fresh questions—and p erhaps a few practical insights—for how we understand history\, learning \, resilience\, health\, and community today. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\n About the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. L ouis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated auth ors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrou nds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewis h Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T011913Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-missouris-own-panel/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Dr. David Tuch DTSTART:20261108T010000Z DTEND:20261108T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T071833Z UID:10001789-1794078000-1794085200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:You’ve never heard a story like this. History is rarely as s imple as heroes and villains. Dr. David Tuch uncovers the astonishing true story of his own cousin\, a British sailor whose daring exploits helped s hape the modern drug trade while also rescuing Jewish refugees fleeing dan ger on their journey to Israel. \nIn The Wireless Operator\, Tuch reveals a life filled with adventure\, impossible choices\, and unexpected acts of courage that challenge our assumptions about morality and history. If you enjoy untold stories that leave you questioning what you thought you knew \, you’ll be captivated by this remarkable journey into one of the most surprising chapters of modern Jewish history. \nThis event is made possibl e by the Jewish Book Council. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Lo uis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspect ives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T071833Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-dr-david-tuch/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Bruce Fei ler DTSTART:20261108T190000Z DTEND:20261108T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T011809Z UID:10001790-1794142800-1794150000@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Jewish tradition has long understood the power of ritual to sh ape meaningful lives. In his inspiring new book\, A Time to Gather\, bests elling author and TED speaker Bruce Feiler explores why those timeless pra ctices remain essential today\, not only in Jewish life\, but for anyone s eeking greater connection\, resilience\, and purpose. \nBlending history\, contemporary research\, and engaging storytelling\, Feiler shows how inte ntional rituals help us celebrate\, grieve\, gather\, and grow. Whether yo u’re looking to strengthen family traditions\, build community\, or simp ly bring more meaning to everyday moments\, you’ll leave with fresh pers pectives and practical ideas for creating rituals that enrich your life an d the lives of those around you. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewi sh Book Council and is hosted in partnership with Congregation B’nai Amo ona. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through c onversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the F estival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n \n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< B ack to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T011809Z URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-bruce-feiler/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Moms and Mental Health: Pathways to Parenthood DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP:20260824T071939Z UID:10001761-1794355200-1794441599@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Details to follow LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T071939Z LOCATION:To Be Announced URL:https://jccstl.com/event/moms-and-mental-health-pathways-to-parenthood / X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents a Holocau st Memorial Speaker: Douglas Century DTSTART:20261111T010000Z DTEND:20261111T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T011641Z UID:10001791-1794337200-1794344400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:In moments of crisis\, what gives ordinary people the courage to act? Bestselling author and investigative journalist Douglas Century ex plores that timeless question through the extraordinary story of Hannah Se nesh and the only Allied military mission to rescue Europe’s Jews during World War II. \nIn Crash of the Heavens\, Century brings to life a daring mission filled with impossible choices\, remarkable bravery\, and endurin g hope. More than a wartime history\, this unforgettable presentation offe rs fresh insight into Jewish resilience\, moral courage\, and the power of individuals to make a difference\, even when the odds seem insurmountable . You’ll leave inspired by a story of action\, conviction\, and extraord inary Jewish heroism. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Cou ncil. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationall y recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\ n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T011641Z LOCATION:St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum\, 36 Millstone Campus D r\, St Louis\, 63146\, United States URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-a-kristallnacht-memorial-speaker-douglas-century/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR