Across the metro area, the Jewish community is preparing to mark Pride Month with events that celebrate LGBTQ+ identity and affirm inclusive Jewish values. From queer Torah study to community-wide picnics, the month’s programming creates space for joy, learning and togetherness.
Pride Shabbat to the J
On June 20, the Jewish community will trade sanctuary seating for picnic tables and pickleball energy. A community-wide Pride Shabbat picnic is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. under the pavilion at the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex near Creve Coeur.
The free event will include music, snacks, games and space for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies and families of all kinds.
It is sponsored by theJ, Jewish Federation of St. Louis, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School, the Jewish Community Relations Council and PJ Library, with support from the Helene Mirowitz Center of Jewish Community Life Fund.
“June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and the St. Louis Jewish community is coming together for a Pride Shabbat celebration,” reads the official event listing. “We’re inviting all who identify, their allies and families of all kinds to join us for a community-wide event.”
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Kol Rinah Hosts Pride Shabbat Honoring LGBTQ+ Community
Pride Month celebrations will continue into Shabbat morning at Kol Rinah, where the congregation will gather on Saturday, June 21 at 9:00 a.m. for a Pride Shabbat service centered on inclusion, affirmation and joy.
Running through 1:00 p.m. and followed by a community kiddush, the event offers a welcoming space to honor LGBTQ+ members of the congregation and broader community.
“All are welcome to join us—no RSVP is necessary,” reads the announcement. “This Pride Shabbat is an opportunity to elevate LGBTQ+ voices and reaffirm our commitment to a Judaism rooted in dignity and belonging.”
Organizers invite anyone interested in volunteering or contributing to the service to reach out to Rabbi Arnow at Kol Rinah by phone at 314.727.1747.
The event joins a growing number of Pride Shabbat observances across the region, underscoring the Jewish community’s shared dedication to allyship, celebration, and sacred inclusivity.
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