Friday, June 3

Screening of ‘Rosenwald’ 

The Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, will screen the documentary “Rosenwald” at 7 p.m. The film tells the story of Julius Rosenwald, who never finished high school, but rose to become the President of Sears. Influenced by the writings of the educator Booker T. Washington, this Jewish philanthropist joined forces with African-American communities during the Jim Crow South to build over 5,300 schools during the early part of the 20^th-century. Filmmaker Aviva Kempner will discuss the film and answer questions from the audience. RSVPs required to 314-842-1867. For more information,visit www.nps.gov/ulsg

Film at Covenant Place

Covenant Place will screen “Spotlight” at 1 p.m. in the Milford and Lee Bohm Social Hall, lower level of Covenant II.  The Academy Award-winning film depicts the Boston Globe’s tenacious team of reporters delving into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church. Rated R. Free and open to the public.

Health discussion at Covenant Place

At noon, join Goldfarb School of Nursing students at Covenant Place to discuss fall prevention, improving memory and signs/symptoms of stroke. Bagels will be served. The discussion will be held in the Milford and Lee Bohm Social Hall of Covenant II. Free; RSVP to 314-432-1610.

Saturday, June 4

NHBZ hosts lunch & learn

Rabbi Ze’ev Smason of Nusach Hari B’nai Zion will discuss “Five Torah Tips for Today’s Graduates.” NHBZ will also honor new graduates from preschool through advanced degrees on this “Graduation Shabbat” celebrating all who have recently reached major milestones. Services begin at 9 a.m. in the main sanctuary, and Tefillah/Prayer Learners’ Service, led by Rabbi Yosef David of Aish HaTorah, will be in the chapel at 9:30 a.m. Smason will lead a Learners’ Service at 10:15 a.m. in the chapel. The Lunch & Learn will begin after services at approximately noon. Babysitting is available for younger children. This events is free and open to the public. No RSVP required. For more information, call 314-991-2100, ext. 2. The shul is located at 650 N. Price Road.

NHBZ Family Shalosh Seudos

Rabbi Yosef and Mimi David of Aish HaTorah St. Louis will be the guest speakers at NHBZ’s new Family Shalosh Seudos Program. This family-friendly Shabbat afternoon event will be at 7 p.m. Rabbi David will lead a discussion for men and Mimi David will present a women’s class. Mincha will be at 7:45 p.m., with both family and adult services offered. Everyone will then gather for Shalosh Seudos. Membership at NHBZ is not required to participate in this program. To RSVP, please contact Jeff at 314-991-2100 ext. 2, or [email protected].

Mental health speaker at Kol Rinah

Chris Lee, with National Alliance on Mental Health, will share his story about being blind and living with mental illness, after kiddush (at 12:30 p.m.) at Kol Rinah, 829 N. Hanley Road. Free and open to the community. For more information, visit kolrinahstl.org or call 314-727-1747.

Sunday, June 5

‘Shedding Light on Alzheimer’s:  A Jewish Perspective’ 

The Alzheimer’s Association and the St. Louis Rabbinical Association will present “Shedding Light on Alzheimer’s: A Jewish Perspective,” from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, June 5 at the Jewish Community Center Arts and Education Building, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. The program aims to discuss Judaism, Jewish life and Alzheimer’s disease. The program will feature presentations from Rabbi Richard Address, founder and director of Jewish Sacred Aging; and Dr. George Grossberg, Professor in the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry at St. Louis University.There will be an opportunity after the program to ask questions and visit information booths. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required but encouraged.  To RSVP, visit alz.org/stl or call 800-272-3900. 

Jewish Environmental Initiative sponsors Cardinals Green Team event

Jewish Environmental Initiative (JEI), a committee of the Jewish Community Relations Council, will hold a St. Louis Cardinals Green Team volunteer effort at 1:15 p.m. at Busch Stadium as the Cardinals play the Giants. Volunteer with the Cardinals green team should arrive an hour before game time. Participants will collect recyclables from fans between innings and also get to catch some of the game in the process. To RSVP and for more information, contact Gail Wechsler at [email protected] or 314-442-3894.

Crown Center 50th anniversary  celebration event

At 2 p.m. Crown Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary with music from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, a timeline and photos of Crown’s last 50 years, as well as apartment tours, photo booth, intergenerational activities, cake and ice cream. Free and open to the community but RSVPs requested to 314-991-2055. Crown Center is located at 8350 Delcrest Drive. 

NHBZ Sisterhood Lunch/Fashion Show

Ladies are invited to enjoy an afternoon of delightful food, music and fashion at NHBZ’s Sisterhood Lunch and Fashion Show at 11:30 a.m.  at the shul. The day includes a luncheon and a fashion show featuring stylish colorful clothing and accessories for the warm months ahead. Attendees will have an opportunity to shop with Fashions by Orli’s Store, Hats by Dianne Isbell, Purses by Indian Summer Designs and Jewelry by Sage Chic. The cost is $18. RSVP to Jeff at NHBZ, 314-991-2100, ext. 2.

Starting Sunday, June 5

Rhythm ’n’ Ruach classes planned

Rhythm ’n’ Ruach has planned several classes for families to start in June at the Jewish Community Center and the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library, 12 Millstone Campus Drive.  The classes planned take place on Sundays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays and start June 5, June 7 or June 8, respectively. For times, pricing and registration, contact Shelley Dean at [email protected] or 314-494-3245.

Monday, June 6 & Wednesday, June 15

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group 

The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 6 and from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at the Adult Day Center at the Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. This monthly support group is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association in collaboration with the J and led by a trained facilitator. Care for family members may be available during the meeting, but must be made by advance registration. For more information, contact Elaine Most at 314-442-3261.

Monday June 6

Knitting, crafts and more

Bring your project to work on while visiting with others during this St. Louis NORC event at 1 p.m. at The Gathering Place at the J. Free and open to the community but RSVPs required to Laura at 314-442-3255.

Tuesday, June 7 

Men’s Event to benefit NCJW’s Back To School! Store

National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis Section will hold its second annual Men’s Event, benefitting NCJW’s Back To School! Store. The Men’s Event takes place  at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at Cardwell’s in Clayton, 8100 Maryland Ave., to watch the Cardinals take on the Cincinnati Reds. While there, guests can mingle with friends, check out the sports memorabilia silent auction and help under-served kids in the community get ready for school. The cost to attend the Men’s Event is $50, which includes drinks and appetizers. There are also sponsorship opportunities starting at $100. For more information  or to RSVP, call Jen at 314-993-5181 or email to [email protected] by June 3.

Art with beads at Covenant Place

At 1 p.m., create a work of art with beads, making keychains and jewelry items, during a special event at Covenant Place’s Milford and Lee Bohm Social Hall, lower level of Covenant II.  Call 314-432-1610 to RSVP.

Lunch and Learn at Crown Center

From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Crown Center Café, learn more about Jewish Women’s Society (JWS), a division of Aish HaTorah of St. Louis. To RSVP or for more information about JWS, call 314-862-2474 or email [email protected].

Life in Transition group 

The next Life in Transition group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Congregation Temple Israel, #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive, and is for individuals who are coping with the loss of a loved one, divorce, job transition or retirement. Attendees will discuss a healthy grieving process, resolution, adjustment and strategies for moving forward and finding fulfillment. The group is facilitated by Jan Nykin, a psychotherapist in private practice who has para-rabbinic certification. For more info, call 314-432-8050.  

Starting Tuesday, June 7

CRC’s June University Series focuses on meditation

On Tuesdays in June, Central Reform Congregation’s June University Series will feature Andy Nunberg, who will teach a course on “The Wisdom of Meditation,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The series is free and open to the community.  Nunberg will facilitate discussions on topics including “What is Meditation?” “The Seer and the Scenery,” and “So What! Importance of Spiritual Dispassion.” Each session will include a meditation and it is not necessary to attend all the sessions. Nunberg received his Ph.D. in molecular biology and learned meditation while doing postdoctoral research in St. Louis. By 2005, he completed his training as a meditation instructor. 

Wednesday, June 8

Wii Brain Games

Join St. Louis NORC neighbors from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place at the J for Wii Brain Games, featuring team play, individual competitions and mind stimulating games (Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune) using the Nintendo Wii. Refreshments served. Free and open to the community but RSVP required to Laura at 314-442-3255. 

Crown Center trip to Jewish Film Fest

Crown Center will lead a trip to the Jewish Film Festival to view “Rabin in His Own Words” at 1 p.m. This  unique documentary is told almost entirely in Rabin’s own voice. Included are archival footage, home movies and private letters from his life. Robert A. Cohn, Editor-in-chief Emeritus of the Jewish Light, will introduce the film. Complimentary tickets provided by the Jewish Film Festival. RSVP to 314-991-2055. There is a $2 fare for the bus.

Thursday, June 9

Celebrating Shavuot at Crown Center

At 3 p.m. enjoy a special program to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot with Rabbi Noah Arnow from Kol Rinah.  He will lead an insightful discussion in honor of the holiday. Coffee and Danish will be served. Funding provided by the Jossem Fund.  Free but RSVP requested to 314-991-2055

Jewish Federation hosts events for college students this summer

Jewish Federation will kick off its “Vibe with the Tribe,” series on June 9 with Kibitz with Karen Kalish, Founder of Home Works, Books & Badges and Cultural Leadership. The series offers  free events for Jewish college students (ages 17 to 23 years) who are spending the summer in St. Louis. The events will give young adults the chance to have inspiring conversation over memorable dinners with some of St. Louis’ most influential leaders.RSVP required. Register at JFedSTL.org/Tribe, or contact Nate Rosenblum at [email protected] or 314-442-3726 for more information, including location.

Friday, June 10

Temple Israel hosts ‘Sizzlin Summer Family Shabbat’ 

Congregation Temple Israel is hosting its annual Sizzlin’ Summer Family Shabbat BBQs to celebrate the warm summer months and enjoy Shabbat with casual family worship and barbecue dinners. The first event takes place Friday, June 10 (another is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 12) at 1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Drive. The cost is $10 per family. The event includes a barbecue dinner at 5:30 p.m. (with hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, sides and beverages), family Shabbat worship at 6:30 p.m. and a dessert oneg at 7:15 p.m. RSVP required the Tuesday before each event at ti-stl.org/SummerBBQs or by calling the front office at 314-432-8050. This event is open to the entire Jewish community.

Covenant Place screens ‘Joy’

At 1 p.m., Covenant Place will screen “Joy,” starring  Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro,  in the Helene Mirowitz Theatre of Covenant II. Rated PG-13. Free and open to the public.

Community Family Shabbat Picnic for families with young children

Join the Jewish community for a family Shabbat picnic at Shaw Park – North Shelter at the Treetop Playground. Families with young children are invited to recite Shabbat prayers and enjoy challah and grape juice. The evening will continue with complimentary treats from the ice cream truck and play on the playground. Free, but registration requested at JFedSTL.org/ShabbatFamilyPicnic. Bring your own picnic dinner and blanket. Grandparents and other relatives are welcome. This program is coordinated by the J’s Family Center, YPD, PJ Library, Women’s Philanthropy, the St. Louis Jewish Community Inclusion Initiative and the Concierge for Families with Young Children.

Saturday, June 11

Community Shavuot Torah Study

Five congregations have partnered to plan an all-night Community Shavuot Torah Study, held at Bais Abraham Congregation, 6910 Delmar Blvd. in University City. The event starts with Mincha at 8 p.m., Maariv at 9, candle lighting and dinner at 9:15. All night study takes place from 10:30  p.m. to 4:30 a.m. A special children’s study session will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m.  Sponsoring congregations are Bais Abraham Congregation, Central Reform Congregation, Kol Rinah, Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community, and Congregation Neve Shalom. Dinner reservations are required. The cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children. Pay online at baisabe.com, or contact the synagogue office, 314-721-3030 or [email protected]. 

Sunday, June 12 & Monday, June 13

Traditional Congregation welcomes Rabbi Jonathan Porath on June 12-13

Traditional Congregation invites the community to attend Shavuot Services, delicious luncheons and special presentations by Rabbi Jonathan Porath, former congregational rabbi, Wexner faculty member, and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Russian Department senior staff. On Sunday, Porath will discuss “Nurturing Our Jewish Hearts and Jewish Souls,” an intimate and heartfelt discussion about what influences our Jewish lives.  On Monday, he will speak about “Coping with Life’s Transitions:  Lessons from the Passing of My Father and My Mother.”  Services begin each day at 9 a.m. and will be followed by lunch and Porath’s presentation.  There is no charge to attend and all are welcome. Traditional Congregation is located at 12437 Ladue Road in Creve Coeur.  For more information, contact Marian at 314-576-5230 or [email protected]

Tuesday, June 14

Trivia game at Covenant Place

Covenant Place will hold a trivia game hosted by Rich Niemann, former teacher and professional basketball player, at 1 p.m. in the Milford & Lee Bohm Social Hall of Covenant II.  For more information, or to RSVP, call 314-432-1610. 

Wednesday, June 15

Health discussion at Covenant Place

At 11:30 a.m., join Goldfarb School of Nursing students at Covenant Place to discuss exercise, nutrition and mental health. Bagels will be served. The discussion will be held in the Milford and Lee Bohm Social Hall of Covenant II. Free; RSVP to 314-432-1610.

OACAP/Crown 2016 election program

OACAP and Crown Center for Senior Living will hold “2016 Election — What does it mean for me?” at 2:30 p.m. at Crown Center. Susan Hegger, a retired political editor at St. Louis Public Radio and former journalist with the St. Louis Beacon and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will facilitate the discussion, exploring the presidential candidates’ positions on issues relevant to the senior population. Free and open to the community but RSVP requested to 314-991-2055.

Sharsheret Supports Circle

The Sharsheret Supports Circle will meet to offer support 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.  These casual get-togethers are designed to encourage connections with networks of peers, health professionals and related resources.  Each session includes an opportunity to share and connect with other participants. Led by licensed social worker Kathy Bearman, this group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur. Newcomers are always welcome. Sponsored by Sharsheret Supports, a project of Nishmah, the group is open to the Jewish community. Dinner will be served. Free, but pre-registration is required by the day before to Lynne Palan: 314-442-3266 or [email protected].

Crown Center bus trip

Crown Center will lead a bus trip to the Missouri Botanical Garden at 9:30 a.m. The group will enjoy a private tour of the Sensory Garden. The bus fare is $2.  RSVP required to 314-991-2055.

Thursday, June 16 

Crown Center trip to Blue Owl 

At 10:30 a.m. Crown Center leads a bus trip to Kimmswick, Mo., for a visit to the Blue Owl restaurant. The bus fare is $3. RSVP required to 314-991-2055.

Jewish Women’s Society Shmooze

At 9:30 a.m., the Jewish Women’s Society will hold its Coffee Shmooze with Mimi David at Starbucks in Creve Coeur (corner of Olive Boulevard and Craig Road, in the conference room). To RSVP or for more information about JWS, call 314-862-2474 or email [email protected].

Men’s Poker Party  

Join a group of men for an afternoon of poker, camaraderie and fun from 2 to 4 p.m. Free and open to the community. Call Laura for location and to RSVP: 314-442-3255.

Thursday June 16

St. Louis NORC dinner out

Join NORC neighbors for dinner at TGI Friday’s in Creve Coeur. Pay on your own and enjoy the company of new and old friends. Call Joan to RSVP or for time or more details: 314-442-3834.

Author Walter Shapiro discusses ‘Hustling Hitler’

Meet Me St. Louis welcomes journalist/author Walter Shapiro for a discussion of his book, “Hustling Hitler,” at 7 p.m. at The Stage at KDHX, 3524 Washington Ave. Shapiro’s book tells the true story of his great-uncle—a Jewish theatrical impresario and exuberant con man—who managed to cheat Hitler’s agents in the run-up to World War II. The event will include a comic performance of Jewish vaudevillian vignettes by Max & Louie Productions. Doors open for seating at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The performance begins at 7. An audience Q&A and book signing follow Shapiro’s presentation. Tickets are $45 for one person (includes one book and one door prize ticket), $60 for two people (includes one book and two door prize tickets), and are available at MeetMeStLouis.org.  A portion of proceeds will benefit Max & Louie Productions.

Friday, June 17

Muny Kids performance at Covenant

At 1 p.m., Covenant Place welcomes Muny Kids for an afternoon of outstanding entertainment, held in the Milford & Lee Bohm Social Hall of Covenant II. Free and open to the community; RSVP to 314-432-1610 by June 15. 

St. Louis NORC Book Group  

Love to read and discuss books? Become a member of the St. Louis NORC Book Club which meets the third Friday of each month, fro 2 to 3:30 p.m.  This month’s book is “Thousand Acres” by Jane Smiley.  Call Joan Hirst at 314-442-3834 for meeting location.  

Interfaith Shabbat at Temple Israel

On Friday, June 17 at 6:30 pm, in addition to the traditional weekly Shabbat service, Congregation Temple Israel will recognize the life of the late Dr. Harry M. Offenbach, a long-time member of Temple Israel who was also very active in the St. Louis Jewish community. Offenbach pursued interfaith understanding both locally and nationally throughout his career. Guest speaker Dr. Ghazala Hayat will  discuss the importance of interfaith understanding within the Jewish and Muslim communities. Hayat is a leader of Interfaith Partnership, the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis and a recipient of JCRC’s Norman A. Stack community relations award.  

Saturday, June 18

Shir Hadash Third Shabbat event 

At 10 a.m. Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community’s Third Shabbat series will focus on “On the Ground in Israel: Perceptions from Shir Hadash Members,” featuring Shir Hadash members including Sissy Price, Dorit Galor, Jeff Ordower, Rimmon Sachs and David Roberts. This promises to be a lively discussion with multiple, disparate points of view. Shir Hadash meets in the Beit Midrash of the Jewish Community Center Arts and Education Building. For more information, visit shirhadashstl.info.

Sunday, June 19

Jewish War Veterans Annual Picnic

Jewish War Veterans St Louis Heritage Post 644 will hold its annual picnic at 4 p.m. until dusk in Stacey Park in Olivette. The menu will include Hebrew National hot dogs, chips, cole slaw, soft drinks and Entenmann’s sweets. There will be three $50 drawing prizes awarded. Friends and relatives are welcome. The picnic replaces the June monthly meeting. Rain or shine event. Cost is $7. Members are encouraged to wear their Jewish War Veteran caps. RSVP to Dennis Cohen, Commander, at 636-532-7172.

Monday, June 20

Jewish seniors stadium tour

Jewish Seniors on the MOVE, a new program for St. Louis Jewish seniors enjoy day trips, tours, food, and friends, will host a lunch at Cardinals Nation and Busch Stadium tour, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Transportation to and from the event and the cost for lunch are included in the admission price of $18 (payment preferred in advance). Participants will meet at 9:45 a.m. at Congregation Temple Israel. Jewish Seniors on the MOVE is presented in partnership with Shaare Emeth, United Hebrew and Temple Israel.  Space is limited;  RSVP requested to April Hickman by June 13 at 314-434-3404.

Ongoing

Torah study at Crown Center 

At 10 a.m. on Tuesdays in June, Rabbi Hyim Shafner from Bais Abraham Congregation will lead a Torah study at Crown Center for Senior Living. The group will discuss biblical texts with a lens for lessons to guide our life.

Chair yoga class 

The NORC chair yoga class, an ongoing class at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays in June, focuses on flexibility, balance, stress relief and camaraderie. For details, location and cost, call 314-442-3255.

Classes at Covenant Place

The following classes are free and open to the public. For information call 314-432-1610.  Covenant Place is located at 8 Millstone Campus Drive in Creve Coeur. Classes take place in Covenant II’s Milford & Lee Bohm Social Hall unless noted otherwise.

• Mahjong instruction meets every Tuesday at 9:30 am. All adults are welcome to attend. Meets at Covenant I-Harmony Room. 

• RPI physical therapists lead Tai Chi at 11:15 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and chair aerobics exercises at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• Chair yoga with Maxine Mirowitz at 11 a.m. Fridays.

 • AW Health Care Registered Nurse to discuss medical questions Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in the Covenant I dining room.

• The Covenant Place Chorale practices Wednesdays at 1 p.m. 

• The “Knit Wits” knitting class meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. 

Bring a project or take up one from the class.  Some materials provided. 

• Charlie Foxman leads a weekly exercise class for all levels at 11 a.m. every Wednesday.

• Yiddish Club every other Monday at 7 p.m. in the Covenant I Harmony Room. 

NJT presents ‘Yentl’

New Jewish Theatre will present “Yentl,” the play about a Polish-Jewish girl who dresses like a boy in order to study holy teachings in a yeshiva, through June 5. Tickets are $39.50 – $43.50.  Tickets are available at newjewishtheatre.org or 314-442-3283. All performances are at the Wool Studio Theater, 2 Millstone Campus Drive. The play contains brief nudity.