Jewish Life at the J - Summer 2022

What is Nishmah?

Nishmah inspires, engages and supports Jewish women through educational, spiritual and social programming. Through a collaborative model, Nishmah strengthens the St. Louis Jewish Community. Programs include the Ilene Joseph Salon Series, Finding Ourselves in Torah, programs geared toward Nerot (Nishmah’s 20s and 30s group) and collaborative programs with community partners. In addition, Nishmah hosts an annual event, either the Women’s Shabbat Retreat or The Journey: A Pre-Passover Women’s Seder. nishmah.org

Contact: Vickie Shuchart, 314.442.3111, vshuchart@jccstl.org

Nerot: Young Women of Nishmah

Women in their 20s & 30s

Nerot offers Nishmah programming geared specifically to women in their 20s and 30s. Please contact us for more information or to sign up for our emails.

Lynnie’s Light for Life

Save the date for our fifth community gathering celebrating the legacy of an inspiring woman and cause. SFC Wed 9/7

Adults

Sharsheret Supports STL

Sharsheret Supports STL is a program of Nishmah at the J and a community partner of the National Sharsheret organization. Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain,” provides meaningful support to women and their families facing a diagnosis of breast or ovarian cancer and critical education for men and women in the Jewish community regarding their increased hereditary risks. With our free educational programming and individualized and confidential resources, nobody has to face a diagnosis alone. Sharsheret recognizes and embraces the full spectrum of diversity within our community.

Contact: Debbi Braunstein, 314.442.3266, dbraunstein@jccstl.org

Monthly Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Group

Adult Women

This monthly group provides support, connection and education to women in the St. Louis community who are newly diagnosed, in active treatment, maintenance or post-treatment. Facilitated by Kathy Bearman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Newcomers are always welcome.

In-person or virtual

Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:15 – 7:30pm FREE but RSVP requested

Yoga for Cancer

Adults

This yoga methodology teaches interventions to help cancer patients and survivors manage the symptoms and side effects of their treatment and improve overall health outcomes. An excellent way to relax and distract from the stresses of cancer while taking an active role in your recovery. Benefits can include reduced anxiety and stress, decreased chemotherapy-related fatigue, improved sleep, boost to immune system and a reduction in pain. Classes are gentle and restorative and adapt to individual needs. Taught by a Yoga4Cancer (LLC) Trained Teacher. Virtual

Fri 12:15 – 1:30pm

Thu 4:30 – 5:45pm

$50m/$75p per six-week session

Financial subsidies are available.

Pink Out at the J Adults

Save the date for another morning of exercise and education, all in the name of health.

10/30