An Evening with Katie Jenifer:
Trans Rights Activist, Lawyer, & Mom
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When: Wednesday, November 17 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM CT
Where: Zoom Meeting
Parents of transgender children, like most parents, simply want to do what is best for their children. Yet, knowing your child faces legal discrimination creates feelings of fear, helplessness, and sadness — experiences unfortunately faced by many Missouri parents. Our last legislative session saw an unprecedented number of bills targeting transgender youth. To paraphrase a local parent, their child's biggest bully is the Missouri state legislature.
One North Carolina parent who has dedicated her life to protecting trans kids is Katie Jenifer. When her transgender daughter, Maddie, was repeatedly ostracized by both her school and community, Katie decided that Maddie needed a legal advocate in her corner. But rather than hiring a lawyer, the mother of two decided to become one — at the age of 45.
NCJWSTL and PROMO are thrilled to welcome Katie Jenifer for a special evening to learn about her remarkable journey to become one of the country's fiercest advocates, not only for Maddie but for LGBTQ+ kids everywhere. You won't want to miss this presentation!
For more information about Katie Jenifer, click here to read a recent profile in the Washington Post.
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NCJW's 73Forward Campaign Launch:
Pathways to Expanding Abortion Access
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When: Wednesday, October 27 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM CT
Where: Zoom Meeting
Everyone deserves safe, dignified, and affordable access to abortion care.
With abortion access being restricted across the country and Roe at risk of being overturned, now is the time for all of us to ask to take action to expand access.
Join NCJW to explore how we can increase on-the-ground access to abortion services. Together, we’ll learn about the nationwide state of play and the opportunities to take action to affect real change in the lives of women, children, and families. We’ll share concrete ways to make an impact as part of NCJW’s new 73Forward campaign launching this fall.
Please click here to register and learn more about this exciting new initiative!
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THIS WEEK! October Lunch & Learn:
Food Insecurity in St. Louis
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When: Thursday, October 21 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT
Where: Zoom Meeting
Roughly 850,000 people are facing food insecurity in the state of Missouri alone, including about 220,000 kids.
People who are food insecure may have to choose between paying for nutritionally adequate food and other necessities such as housing and medical payments. Oftentimes, we are at a loss as to what to do to help.
For our October Lunch and Learn, we are pleased to welcome Trina Ragain, MSPH, Chief Innovation Officer of Operation Food Search, and Miriam Seidenfeld, MSW, CEO of Jewish Family Services (which houses the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry).
As Chief Innovation Officer, Trina is responsible for identifying and implementing innovative program and policy solutions to addressing food access barriers. Miriam has more than 25 years of experience working with children and families in nonprofit settings, and more than 15 years of nonprofit executive leadership experience.
Please join us to learn about solutions to the root causes of food insecurity and what we can do to help families and individuals who are facing this cruel obstacle.
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“Madam Mayor, I Have a Question!”
Rachel Lippmann of St. Louis Public Radio Chats with
St. Louis City Mayor Tishaura Jones
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When: Tuesday, October 26 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Where: Zoom Meeting
In April 2021, Tishaura Jones made history by winning the race for St. Louis Mayor and becoming the first African American woman elected to that office.
Her historic election and the progressive agenda that has characterized her years in public office have made her a focus of national attention that extends beyond St. Louis and Missouri. Six months into her role as Mayor of St. Louis, Mayor Tishaura Jones joins with Rachel Lippmann, city politics and criminal justice reporter for St. Louis Public Radio, to dialog about her new role, a few of the Mayor’s key agenda items, and to answer some of your questions.
This event is co-sponsored by The Mirowitz Center and NCJWSTL.
It is not often that we get a chance to speak directly to the Mayor of St. Louis and a reporter for St. Louis Public Radio! Don’t miss this opportunity!
There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Please click here to register or call Judi at 314.733.9813.
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Vote-by-Mail and supporting Medicaid expansion are some of the critical legislative issues we are taking action on together.
A-List sponsorship ads in the St. Louis Jewish Light sustain our collaborative efforts to educate the community and elected officials about issues integral to our mission.
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In the past decade, 710 Indigenous people – mostly women and girls – have gone missing in Wyoming. While Indigenous people make up just 3% of the state’s population, they account for 21% of the homicide victims. And that’s just one state. This problem has been going on for decades across the US. But not everyone is aware of that. And for those who are, little is being done.
Click here to read Rashaan Ayesh, Maria McCallen, and Clem Robineau's article in
the Skimm to learn more about what we can do to protect Indigenous women and girls.
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Temple Israel’s 13th Annual Israeli Film Festival
When: Sunday, November 7 | 3:30 - 8:00 PM CT
Where: Congregation Temple Israel | #1 Rabbi Alvan D. Rubin Dr.
Enjoy two Israeli films and Israeli-style refreshments during intermission (served in COVID-safe packaging). There is a $5.00 donation requested to cover the cost of refreshments. The film festival is open to the entire community. Guests are welcome to attend one or both films.
3:30 PM: AN ISRAELI LOVE STORY
Eighteen-year-old Margalit is an aspiring actress from northern Israel in 1947. While traveling to see a play in Haifa one day, she meets Eli, a devoted kibbutznik who is also passionate about his work in the pre-state Palmach Israeli army. After another chance encounter, the two fall in love. Margalit moves into Eli's kibbutz, and they set a wedding date, but Israel's harsh reality intervenes. The film is based on the true story of a young theater director and the son of Israel's second president, Yitzhak Ben-Zvi.
6:00 PM: HOLY LANDS
A retired New York cardiologist leaves everything behind to start an unlikely pig farm in Israel, arousing the anger of the local community. His conflict with the town rabbi slowly turns to a friendship, leading the farmer to reevaluate his relationship with his estranged family, including his difficult ex-wife, his 34-year-old student daughter, and his playwright son. Through an emotional comedic journey, this dysfunctional group tries to make their way back to each other, renewing ties when they all need it the most.
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