UPCOMING EVENTS
St. Louis Friends of Israel is proud to sponsor Lior Raz’s presence at the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival. Raz is co-creator, screenwriter, and star of the internationally acclaimed Israeli Netflix series Fauda, as well as numerous other shows and films. Advance registration is required.
Gather together for Havdalah and a Pre-Selichot discussion featuring Lt. Col. Or Horvitz. This program is co-sponsored by St. Louis Friends of Israel, Shaving Israel and Traditional Congregation. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Advance registration is required.
Join American Friends of Magen David Amon, the St. Louis Jewish Community Center and St. Louis Friends of Israel to recognize the sponsorship of an ambulance for the People of Israel by Dr. Irvin Pretsky, in honor of his parents, Jake and Dora Pretsky z"I.
Guests will have the rare opportunity to tour the ambulance before it begins its journey to Israel. RSVP by August 16 to Heather Castle at hcastle@afmda.org
Location will be provided upon registration. Security will be present.
Registration is open! Join JCRC and St. Louis Friends of Israel as we host journalist Kevin Deutsch for a talk about Israel’s portrayal in the news and on social media, and what American Jews and our allies can do to promote a more accurate and responsible narrative.
With the Nathanne Senturia z”l Israel Grant, St. Louis Friends of Israel is excited to support Club TLV, “The Ultimate Tel Aviv Nightlife Experience," in St. Louis. Founded in 2024, Club TLV provides an unforgettable beach club experience where students can celebrate Israeli culture, music, and community openly and without criticism. It also serves a greater cause as all proceeds go to Tribe of Nova, supporting long-term recovery and healing of survivors and families affected by the tragedy at the Oct 7 Super Nova Music Festival. For ages 18-24
St. Louis Friends of Israel is proud to be a part of the screening of, “The Road Between Us” at Kol Rinah. This film is a gripping story of an extraordinary rescue and an unflinching look at the failures and resilience revealed on October 7.
Brief film discussion to follow. Security provided. Refreshments provided.
Please join us for a very special evening with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Gazan Peace Advocate. There is no charge for this event, however, registration is required. Security will be present.
About the Speaker
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib is a Palestinian American humanitarian activist and blogger. He is the founder and executive director of Project Unified Assistance, a nonprofit organization working towards the establishment of a humanitarian airport in the Gaza Strip, to be run and operated by the United Nations.
Mr. Alkhatib is also the Resident Senior Fellow, Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative for the Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan organization that galvanizes US leadership and engagement in the world, in partnership with allies and partners, to shape solutions to global challenges.
St. Louis Friends of Israel is proud to partner with Nusach Hari B’nai Zion to bring you a special screening of, “The Road Between Us.” This film is a gripping story of an extraordinary rescue and an unflinching look at the failures and resilience revealed on October 7.
Please email office@nhbz.org to attend.
Brief film discussion to follow. Security provided. Refreshments provided.
With the Nathanne Senturia z”l Israel Grant, St. Louis Friends of Israel is excited to support the Keynote Speaker, Darryl Strawberry, Legendary Former Major League Baseball Player, for his keynote address, “My Love of Israel and Overcoming Hardship” at the St. Charles Jewish Community Chabad’s Gratitude Breakfast Gala & Award Ceremony. The Gratitude Breakfast will also celebrate six years since the founding of the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County and spotlight several civic and community leaders.
With the Nathanne Senturia z”l Israel Grant, St. Louis Friends of Israel is proud to support the upcoming event, Bloom & Rise. Presented by Batya and benefiting United Hatzalah, this ladies Tu B’shvat celebration features Mandy Silverman, known around the world as “Mandylicious,” as well as Psychotrauama Medic, Hadas Rucham. Roll up your sleeves, bake babka and give back!
With the Nathanne Senturia z”l Israel Grant, St. Louis Friends of Israel is proud to support WashU Hillel’s upcoming event, Five Years of the Abraham Accords: Advancing Peace, Countering Hate. In this dynamic panel discussion, led by a diverse group of young Arab and Israeli leaders, attendees will gain an understanding of the impact of the Abraham Accords and the transformative power of dialogue, education, and human connection in building bridges across historical divides.
St. Louis Friends of Israel is proud to bring Eli Sharabi to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival.
Held by Hamas for 491 days, Eli Sharabi emerged as a global symbol of strength and resolve. In this powerful appearance, guests will hear Sharabi’s firsthand account of strength in the face of unimaginable darkness. In his new book, Hostage, Sharabi shares his journey of survival, resilience and unwavering hope.
Students with a valid ID and children under 18 are FREE.
The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival takes place from September 2025 through Spring 2026. For the full festival schedule, click here.
Join the Kol Rinah Israel Committee and the St Louis Friends of Israel Co-Founder Galit Lev-Harir in-person at Kol Rinah to view October 8 The Film - The Fight for the Soul of America.
This documentary examines the surge in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment in the United States, particularly on college campuses and social media, following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. There will be a brief introduction and a Q&A after the film, facilitated by Galit Lev-Harir.
Recommended for mature audiences. Drinks, popcorn and snacks will be served.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED.
DUE TO EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN ISRAEL AT THIS TIME, LT. COL. ISAACSON HAS BEEN CALLED UP FOR IMMEDIATE RETURN TO ISRAEL AND IS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE EVENT AT THIS TIME.
St. Louis Friends of Israel, Nusach Hari B’nai Zion (NHBZ) and Shaving Israel invite you to a unique opportunity to hear Lt. Col. Keith Isaacson, Chief of Security of the Eshkol Region on the Gaza border.
St. Louis Friends of Israel and the Jewish Federation of St. Louis bring you an informative lecture led by Mark Lavie, award-winning Middle East news correspondent, author and analyst.
Hear Bassem Eid, a Jerusalem-based political analyst, human rights pioneer and expert commentator in Arab and Palestinian affairs, discuss next steps for Gaza, followed by Q&A. For more information on Bassem Eid, please visit: https://www.bassemeid.com/
We are proud to have co-sponsored this Batya event that brought together St. Louis women for a powerful evening with Einav Danino, the mother of Ori Danino HY”D, captured Israeli soldier and hero. Honoring his legacy, Einav embodies resilience, strength and unity in the face of unimaginable loss.
Registration is closed.
October H8TE: The Fight for the Soul of America
Film Screening
October H8TE: The Fight for the Soul of America
Film Screening
October H8TE: The Fight for the Soul of America
Film Screening
Ribbon of Hope Installation
Community Ceremony
Meet Ron and hear his story about how he was almost killed while rescuing people in the Gaza border communities on October 7, 2023.
Meet on Delmar at Kingsland in University City at 1 pm; after a brief gathering, we'll march down Delmar toward Eastgate.
Hear directly from those keeping our community secure, learn about how to continue to safely exercise our first amendment rights, and what to do when you encounter hate.
Stand Against Antisemitism!
Join us in reciting memorial prayers for those who have died, reading the names of all captives, and praying for their safe release.
Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute and.
Director of the Koret Project on Arab-Israeli Relations
In 2014, Russian aggression against Ukraine has displaced Jewish communities across eastern Ukraine.
Now in 2022, Jewish communities across the country are being destroyed by a war launched to restore parts of the Soviet Empire.
Listen to journalist Sam Sokol discuss the effects of war on Ukrainian Jewry.
Sign up to view the highly acclaimed documentary. Wish You Weren't Here: The Dark Side of Roger Waters, a notorious promoter of the antisemitic Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS).
First 1000 people will receive promo code to view it for free from July 17-21!
Yahya Mahamid is an Israeli speaker, educator and activist. He serves as a mentor in various programs and works to empower, and integrate youth from Israel's Arab minority into society. Yahya was raised in the city of Um Al Fahm and grew up with a negative image of Israel and the Jewish people, having been misinformed about the Arab-Israeli conflict. After meeting Israeli Jews, he chose to volunteer as a combat infantry soldier in the IDF - one of the few Israeli-Muslims to have done so.
Yahya has since dedicated himself to educating others about anti-Semitism and misinformation about Israel.
