BRIEFS UPCOMING EVENTS
Published July 2, 2007
A screening of the documentary film Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century: The Resurgence followed by a discussion featuring Robert A. Cohn, editor-in-chief emeritus of the St. Louis Jewish Light will be the “Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies” program at the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library on Wednesday, July 18 at 1:30 p.m. Hosted by veteran broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff, Anti-Semitism in the 21st Century explores the roots of anti-Semitism and examines why it flourishes today. The film and discussion will be held at the Jewish Federation Kopolow Building, 12 Millstone Campus Drive. Movie snacks and drinks will be served. Admission is free to members of the Friends of the Brodsky Library and $7 per person for all others. Reservations are required no later than July 16. For more information or to make reservations call 314-442-3720 or email [email protected].
BSKI Women’s League hosts luncheon, talk
On Wednesday, July 11, at noon in Founder’s Hall, the BSKI Women’s League will hold a luncheon with guest speaker Repps Hudson, a longtime reporter, editorial writer and business columnist with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The community is invited for the kosher lunch. Tickets are $6 per person. Call 314-725-6320 to make a reservation.
Neve Shalom hosts nights of music and poetry
Congregation Neve Shalom will hold two sessions of poetry on Wednesday, July 18, and Wednesday, July 25. On July 18, at 8 p.m., author and University of Missouri-St. Louis English Professor Howard Schwartz and Rabbi James Goodman will provide poetry and music. On July 25 at 8 p.m., poet Michael Castro and Rabbi James Goodman will offer another evening of poetry and music. The events are free and open to the public. Visit the Neve Shalom Web site for more information: www.neveshalom.org or call 314-863-4366. Congregation Neve Shalom is at 1240 Dautel Rd. In the Rainbow Village. Dautel is off Olive Blvd., east of I-270.
Temple Israel will hold annual golf tournament
Congregation Temple Israel will host its annual Golf Classic on Monday, Aug. 13, at Meadowbrook Country Club. Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit Temple Israel’s youth and adult programming. The festivities will begin with an open range, registration and putting contest starting at 10:30 a.m. A barbecue lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by the tournament at 12:30 p.m. A cocktail reception, buffet dinner and auction starts at 5:30 p.m. The entry fee is $325 per player. The cost to attend the cocktail reception, dinner and auction only is $50 per person. To register, contact Judy Lewis at 314-432-8050 by Aug. 1.
Hebrew for adults TI to hold Hebrew classes
Temple Israel will hold a beginning Hebrew class for adults. This class is an opportunity for adults to learn the Aleph-Bet and start reading simple phrases and blessings. No previous knowledge of Hebrew will be assumed. It will meet Monday and Thursday evenings 6 – 7 p.m. for 10 sessions in July and August. The first class is July 9.
For more information contact Debbie Morosohk at 314-432-8077.
Shaare Emeth Seniors set to meet for lunch July 16
The Shaare Emeth Seniors will meet Monday, July 16 at noon. Lunch and entertainment will be by the St. Louis Strutters. Call Susan Murray at 314-569-0010.
Hudson will speak at Founder’s Hall
On Wednesday, July 11 at noon in Founder’s Hall, guest speaker Repps Hudson will talk about his experiences as a reporter, editorial writer and business columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch at the BSKI Women’s League Luncheon.
There will be a kosher lunch available at the event for $6.
Call Jeanne in the BSKI office to reserve a spot at 314-725-6230.
The community is invited to this event.