Cultural 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.
For Program Info and Registration Scan the QR Code or visit stljewishbookfestival.org
Jewish Book Festival
For information or questions, contact: Literary Arts Director Hannah Dinkel 314.442.3294 hdinkel@jccstl.org
Rachel Beanland, The House Is On Fire All Ages
Sari Kopitnikoff, Only Kidding All Ages Tucked somewhere between your kishkes (intestines) is an important part of your body that doesn’t always get the attention it needs: your funny bone. It’s time you strengthened it! Only Kidding is a one-of-a-kind Jewish joke book for kids and families to laugh about all things Jewish: Jewish holidays, Jewish food, Hebrew letters, Jewish celebrations, and even some holy things (no, not socks). A helpful glossary is included with the 50+ original jokes, so everyone can understand and appreciate the humor! In partnership with the J’s Early Childhood Centers, Family Center, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Day School, and Epstein Hebrew Academy.
The House Is On Fire tells the story of the 1811 Richmond Theater Fire from the perspective of four integrous characters—two Black and enslaved, two white and imminently more protected—none of whom experience the world from a place of institutional authority. Set on the night after Christmas, the place was packed as Placide & Green Company, a touring ensemble with more than 30 members, put on a play when a fire broke out backstage thanks to an oversight and some malfunctioning equipment. With more than 600 people in attendance, chaos ensued. Families and friends lost track of those they were with, and many people died. Some members of the Placide & Green Company decided to hide their role in the accident and instead spread lies about rebelling slaves with torches being responsible. A hunt for those responsible and, thankfully, for the truth, followed. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day program is in partnership with the Newmark Institute for Human Relations at the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis. Registration is required by purchasing a $0 ticket.
SFC Tue
SFC Sun
Jan 14
4:00pm
Free
Jan 16
7pm
Registration is required.
Free
Dini Klein, Prep + Rally
Fayne Frey, The Skincare Hoax
18 years +
18 years + The Skincare Hoax is an exposé on the marketing tactics used that get us all to buy over-the-counter skincare. It will make you rethink everything you know about skincare. You’ll learn about the wellkept secrets of the skincare industry, how media ads influence our buying decisions and get recommendations for effective products and simple skincare regimens that are easy and affordable.
From rising Instagram star and founder of the popular meal-prep service Prep + Rally, comes a guide to delicious, family-friendly meals with less stress, less expense, and minimal time. Family home-cooked dinners and Shabbat/Holiday menus are seemingly always at the forefront of a Jewish mother’s mind. Prep + Rally takes all the thought out of the process and allows you to sail through while saving time, money, and sanity. (Light refreshments will be served).
In partnership with Nishmah and JNext.
In partnership with Nishmah.
SFC
SFC
Tue
Jan 30
7pm
$36
20
Thu $40
Jewish Community Center
Winter- Spring 2024
Feb 22
7pm
For Program Info and Registration Scan the QR Code or visit newjewishtheatre.org
For Program Info and Registration Scan the QR Code or visit stljewishfilmfestival.org
The New Jewish Theatre is dedicated to the exploration of universal themes and issues filtered through the lens of the Jewish experience. We use our productions to enrich lives, promote inclusivity, and build community. New Jewish Theatre has been honored with 142 nominations and 30 wins from the St. Louis Theatre Circle Awards in our 25-year history.
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.
New Jewish Theatre
Jewish Film Festival
Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet 314.442.3257 rscallet@jccstl.org
Cultural Arts Director John Wilson 314.442.3190 johnwilson@jccstl.org
For information or questions, contact:
All My Sons By Arthur Miller
Jewish Film Festival Preview Event
All Ages
All Ages
This Tony and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award winning play is touted as one of Arthur Miller’s best. Set following World War II, All My Sons is the story of two families destroyed by deception and love. Partners and neighbors Joe Keller and Steve Deever ran a factory making aircraft engines for the war. But when it’s discovered that someone knowingly shipped cracked engines that resulted in the death of 21 American pilots, who is ultimately to blame? And Joe and his wife Kate are still grieving the disappearance of their Air Force pilot son, Larry. He’s assumed dead, but Kate holds out hope for his return. Will the truth come out as to who is ultimately accountable for the faulty engines? Will the Deever and Keller families survive their own secrets? Will Larry make his longed-for return? The answers transform this secretive past into matters of life and death. SFC Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays
For information or questions, contact:
Mar 21-Apr 7
Kick off the Jewish Film Festival season by attending “The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes” in partnership with the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. Attendees will be given an early, sneak preview copy of the Jewish Film Festival brochure which will feature the full lineup and descriptions of all 12 films, debuting April 7-18 at B&B Theater in Creve Coeur. Contact Emily Reichardt, 314.442.3752, ereichardt@stlholocaustmuseum.org
Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum Sun
Mar 3
2:30pm
Pre-show discussion/snacks
3pm
Film Screening
Free museum members | $5 non-museum members
$49 member | $ 54 general public Season subscriptions and flex packs also available!
Tickets at jccstl.com/eichmann
Register at jccstl.org
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Let us make your next celebration delicious! No event is too big or too small! All food Kosher. VAAD-certified upon request. Full meals, appetizers, and desserts
tion: Loca re in w e t N Thea r B&B ve Coeu Cre
April 7-18, 2024
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, drama and short films are presented for two weeks, with introductions by filmmakers and experts on the issues the films bring forth. Jewish Films for young adults are also presented to the public in an effort to expand discussion and audiences for this age cohort.
Check us out online! jccstl.com/613
12 high quality films Tickets will go on sale soon! Scan the QR Code or visit stljewishfilmfestival.org
To inquire, 613catering@jccstl.org or 314.442.3150
Winter
Used Book
Sale at the J The J’s Arts & Education Building Staenberg Family Complex (SFC) 2 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146
Support Cultural Arts and find your next great read! Browse thousands of books in our Mirowiz Performing Arts Center. With titles in every genre, we know you’ll discover that perfect read for a cold, snowy day. Proceeds benefit the Cultural Arts Department and help bring great authors, films and theatre to our St. Louis audiences.
Preview Day Sunday, January 28 10am - 6pm Line tickets handed out at 9am $10 per person (free for ages 16 and under)
Monday - Wednesday January 29 - January 31 10am - 7pm Free Admission
Bag Day (fill a bag for only $5) Thursday, Febuary 1 10am - 8pm Free Admission
Thousa n books, ds of dozens of cate gories!
For More Info Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/programs/used-book-sale
Register at jccstl.org
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