Nishmah will hold its annual pre-Passover event Tuesday March 12 at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur.

The event aims to gather and inspire girls and women of all ages from the St. Louis community.  The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a Passover Expo, featuring creative hands-on learning stations and ideas to enhance the seder experience. There will be Passover food tasting and recipe sharing as well as non-Passover appetizers. Passover ritual items and gifts, along with jewelry and artwork will be for sale by local boutiques and women artists.

A formal program starts at 7 p.m. and includes a light dinner and an inspirational evening of story, song and dance. The program is created by Nishmah women and led by international musical guest Peri Smilow. The event is an opportunity for women of all backgrounds and knowledge to get energized and inspired for the upcoming holiday.

A social action component will focus on the practice of micro-lending and participants will hear personal stories of women achieving freedom through micro-loans and have opportunities to purchase some of their products.

Event co-chairs Jill Mirowitz Mogil and April Levison, along with Honorary Chair Barbara Mirowitz have led a diverse committee of 45 in planning this experience.  The cost is $54, (with a $44 early bird registration if signed up by Feb. 8) and includes kosher gourmet appetizers, dinner and desserts. Girls and women of all ages are invited to attend.  Student and senior rates are available.   

For more information or to register, contact Sara Winkelman at 314-442-3268, [email protected] or visit www.nishmah.org.