It is that time of year again! Time to plan where you will hear Megillah this Purim! Below is the listing of all IN-PERSON Orthodox readings. Masks and social distancing are required at all in-person readings. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021: Every hour, on the half hour - Chabad of Greater St. Louis. To see times, RSVP,... Continue Reading →
St. Louis Orthodox Jewish Community – Purim Megillah Readings 2020
It is that time of year again! Time to plan where you will hear Megillah this Purim! Below is the listing of all the Orthodox readings and other events in the community. Monday, March 9, 2020: 7:00 p.m. Ma’ariv followed by Megillah reading at 7:15 p.m., Nusach Hari B’nai Zion 7:25 p.m. Ma'ariv... Continue Reading →
Camp Mommy – Summer fun with kids (2019 Update)
(updated 7/11/19) Every summer, my four boys and I enjoy what I call "Camp Mommy," as well as a few weeks of real camp. I am always searching for NEW ideas of things for us to do together. Keeping them occupied is not always cheap, though. So several years ago I researched and created my... Continue Reading →
St. Louis Orthodox Jewish Community – Purim Megillah Readings 2019
(updated 3/18/19) It is that time of year again! Time to plan where you will hear Megillah this Purim! Below is the listing of all the Orthodox readings and other events in the community. Wednesday, March 20, 2019: 7:15 p.m. Ma'ariv and Megillah reading, Nusach Hari B'nai Zion, Olivette 7:20 p.m. Ma'ariv and... Continue Reading →
Camp Mommy – Summer fun with kids (2018 Update)
Every summer, my four boys and I enjoy what I call "Camp Mommy," as well as a few weeks of real camp. I am always searching for new ideas of things for us to do together. Keeping them occupied is not always cheap, though. So several years ago I researched and created my own Summer... Continue Reading →
St. Louis Jewish Orthodox Community – Purim Megillah Readings 2018
Purim is only a few days away and I have already gotten requests for this year's list of Megillah readings in the St. Louis Orthodox Jewish Community. Please check back over the next few days, because I will update this post as I receive other listings. I have also included any fliers below from each shul/organization.... Continue Reading →
Camp Mommy (2017 Update)
Because I am a teacher, I have my summers off with my boys. We do go to cub scout camp for a few weeks and the boys usually get to go to one week of another camp. However, most of the summer is spent at Camp Mommy. We go on outings most days and I... Continue Reading →
St. Louis Jewish Orthodox Community – Purim Megillah Readings 2017
I apologize to my regular subscribers, but this post applies only to my St. Louis Jewish readers. Every year I do a post listing all of the Megillah readings (and related Purim events) in the Orthodox community to help everyone fulfill this mitzvah. Note: I will add any updates and additions throughout the week. Saturday,... Continue Reading →
St. Louis Jewish Orthodox Community – Purim Megillah Readings 2016
With Purim approaching, I am reminded to pay attention to my blog. I am so sorry to my readers that I have neglected it for so long. This year I am working three jobs – teaching full-time, running a Hebrew school program and freelance writing. That has left very little time to do my blog... Continue Reading →
St. Louis Jewish Orthodox Community – Purim Megillah Readings 2015
Purim is only a few days away and we have been very busy getting everything ready. But as we all know, Purim has four important mitzvos. Thankfully, the only prep for hearing megillah is deciding where to go. To make it easier for my St. Louis Orthodox friends, here is my annual list of readings... Continue Reading →