Through the Lubin-Green Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, 12 programs were offered funding for Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebrations. Events held by Congregation Shaare Emeth, the Jewish Community Center and the J’s Family Center have already taken place. The remaining upcoming programs are:      

• Bais Abraham Congregation, A Journey Through Israel: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 25. For more information, contact Ruth Shachter at [email protected] or 314-721-3030, or visit baisabe.com.

• Crown Center, Israeli Music and More: 2 p.m. May 22. For more information, call 314-991-2055. RSVP required.

• JCC Film Festival, Israel at 68 Reflected Through the Lens of New Israeli Films: June 5-9. For more information, contact Zelda Sparks at [email protected].

• Kol Rinah, Israeli Beit Café Extravaganza: 5 to 10 p.m. May 15. For more information, call 314-727-1747 or visit kolrinahstl.org.

• Kol Rinah ECC, Family Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration: 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 12. For more information, call 314-727-2565 or email [email protected].

• Shevet Keshet – Friends of Israeli Scouts, Israeli Carnival and Celebration: 3 p.m. May 22. For more information, contact Yael Treger at [email protected] or  314-442-3137.

• Torah Mitzion Kollel, Yachad: noon to 3 p.m. May 12. For more information, contact Adi Feen at 

[email protected].

• United Hebrew, Yom Ha’atzmaROOT: noon May 15. For more information, contact Lee Rosenberg at

314-469-0700 or [email protected].