Zoom Recordings & Info

Immerse yourself in beautiful American history and art, and just in time for President’s Day! Last summer, former St. Louisan Elana Kaplan – an educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 25 years – kicked off an online tour of The Met’s ever-evolving American Wing in New York City. In February, Elana is back as an independent museum...

Elana Kaplan, former St. Louisan and independent museum educator and lecturer, is hosting a special three-part winter series of virtual tours. In December, Elana – an educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 25 years – highlights Greek and Roman art, while connecting the classic works to the story of Chanukah. This program will...

Most Americans learn about the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision while in school. Few know the Rosenwald Fund – established by Sears, Roebuck & Co. President Julius Rosenwald – underwrote research that the Supreme Court used to help overturn the longstanding separate-but-equal principle. Join Dorothy Canter, President of the Rosenwald Park Campaign, to learn how...

Eleanor Roosevelt admittedly had no legal training or expert knowledge in parliamentary procedures. But as an activist and advocate for social and economic justice, civil rights, and women’s rights, she was the perfect person to serve as a U.N. delegate and the first Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights.  In fact, the former First...

Learn more about Gerald R. Ford – who became President when Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 after the Watergate scandal – and the irrepressible First Lady Betty Ford, who once famously said that “being ladylike does not require silence.” This three-part program is presented by Richard Weld, Education Specialist at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum:  Part...

Learn more about Gerald R. Ford – who became President when Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 after the Watergate scandal – and the irrepressible First Lady Betty Ford, who once famously said that “being ladylike does not require silence.” This three-part program is presented by Richard Weld, Education Specialist at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum:  Part...

Learn more about Gerald R. Ford – who became President when Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 after the Watergate scandal – and the irrepressible First Lady Betty Ford, who once famously said that “being ladylike does not require silence.” This three-part program is presented by Richard Weld, Education Specialist at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum:  Part...

Learn how to protect yourself from swindlers – and pick up helpful tips to keep your private Social Security data safe in 2024 and beyond! Join David Seymour, Senior Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, for an informative online presentation that provides valuable resources and explains how to stay vigilant. This special program also highlights how...

Planning to apply for Social Security benefits in the near future? The process can be challenging, with lots of unknowns.  When’s the best time to apply? And how do you determine eligibility? These are just some of the common questions that David Seymour, Senior Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, will address during this...

You Need a Schoolhouse is a book about a Jewish businessman who joined forces with a Black educator to create thousands of schools for African American children in the segregated South. In recognition of Black History Month, join us for a conversation with author Stephanie Deutsch about Julius Rosenwald (president of Sears, Roebuck & Co.) and Booker T....

In recognition of Black History Month, join us for an engaging and enlightening program about the integration of the U.S. military with Mark Adams, Education Director at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum. Mark will discuss President Truman’s landmark executive order in 1948 that abolished racial segregation in the armed forces and the challenges and...

Nothing less than world order and global stability are at stake when two superpowers jockey for position. You won’t want to miss Dr. Mark Stern’s thoughtful analysis of the challenges and opportunities arising from the contest between the U.S. and China, as well as the far-reaching implications of this multifaceted rivalry. Since his 2015 retirement,...

Learn more about the lives and achievements of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, including the Camp David Accords. Joshua Montanari, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Education Specialist in Atlanta, is presenting this three-part online program:   This program is part of the Mirowitz Center’s continuing “Presidential Legacies” series. To view this Zoom recording...

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum opened the Impact Lab in July 2023. “It’s the answer to the question of ‘what to do now that we know about the Holocaust,’” said Helen Turner, the museum’s Director of Education. “All too often, visitors are charged with standing up and speaking out after they learn about...

George Carlin once said, “A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff.” The question is, what do you do with your stuff when you’re ready to downsize, the stuff your kids don’t want? It can be stressful thinking about what to do with the things...

Learn more about the lives and achievements of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter, including the Camp David Accords. Joshua Montanari, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Education Specialist in Atlanta, is presenting this three-part online program:  Part 1 (Thursday, August 10):  The Extraordinary Life of Jimmy Carter explores the circumstances that propelled...

During World War II and the Cold War, as the United States confronted successive threats, the St. Louis region made essential contributions to the nation’s security. Nuclear research and development, together with the production of nuclear weapons, hinged on a key ingredient: chemically pure uranium. If this production from 1942 through the mid-1960s contributed an...

Fighting bigotry in sports began with our national pastime. Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, talks online about obstacles players of color faced, what they did to overcome the challenges of prejudice and social injustice, and how their talent, passion and perseverance changed Major League Baseball and America forever. The world-class Negro Leagues...

If you liked Mirowitz Center’s program about President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then you don’t want to miss this encore presentation! Learn about Eleanor Roosevelt’s trajectory as First Lady and then “First Lady of the World” after she left the White House. Welcome back Jeff Urbin, Education Specialist at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, to discuss...

If you liked Mirowitz Center’s program about President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then you don’t want to miss this encore two-part presentation! Learn about Eleanor Roosevelt’s trajectory as First Lady and then “First Lady of the World” after she left the White House. Welcome back Jeff Urbin, Education Specialist at Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, to...

Who freed the slaves? For generations, Abraham Lincoln has been heralded as the “Great Emancipator.” But for just as long, debates have raged over how exactly the institution of slavery ended in America and who delivered the killing blow. Christian McWhirter, Ph.D., Lincoln Historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the author of Battle...

To many, Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) is among the greatest U.S. presidents. FDR intervened during the Great Depression, led our country through World War II, and is the longest-serving president in American history. Before FDR, many Presidential papers and records were lost, destroyed, sold for profit, or ruined by poor storage conditions. FDR consulted historians...

To many, Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) is among the greatest U.S. presidents. FDR intervened during the Great Depression, led our country through World War II, and is the longest-serving president in American history. Before FDR, many Presidential papers and records were lost, destroyed, sold for profit, or ruined by poor storage conditions. FDR consulted historians...

To many, Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) is among the greatest U.S. presidents. FDR intervened during the Great Depression, led our country through World War II, and is the longest-serving president in American history. Before FDR, many Presidential papers and records were lost, destroyed, sold for profit, or ruined by poor storage conditions. FDR consulted historians...

The St. Louis Mosaic Project was launched as a response to an economic impact report outlining St. Louis as a city lagging in immigrant growth and highlighting the economic benefits of increasing its foreign-born population. Join Executive Director Betsy Cohen to hear how the St. Louis Mosaic Project is transforming our region into one of the fastest-growing...

Dr. Richard Lazaroff – a St. Louis Jewish Book Festival author – is a retired St. Louis-area pediatrician who published his second book, Illumination, earlier this year. His fictional account of four generations of Jews shines a bright light on immigration and the subsequent challenges faced by many American Jewish families, including secular assimilation and success, overt and covert...

Do you consider your house messy, but not dirty? Learn how to declutter with well-known design consultant and returning Mirowitz Center presenter, Linda K. Kusmer! She will be sharing her professional expertise and best insights about how to refresh your home and life. Now is the time to get in touch with your “stuff” and figure out what...

If you believe all politics are indeed local, then tune in for an update on the upcoming Israeli elections. In June, Israel’s Knesset voted to disband itself, only a year after the government was sworn in. This sent the country toward its fifth election since 2019 – scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1. Don’t miss this chance...

Two local City Administrators Ben DeClue (Glendale) and Kris Simpson (Crestwood) discuss the pros and cons of professional management in government. Hear their argument about how this model not only can help neutralize political corruption and patronage but also has become the most dominant system of local government in the United States. In St. Louis County alone,...

The mid-term elections are just around the corner! And they will not only determine high-stakes races for the U.S. House, Senate, and state legislature seats but also impact the future of the Democratic and Republican parties. Join Mark Stern, Ph.D. for a two-part series on the November Elections. On October 18, Dr. Stern will offer...

Mike Ferman, a former partner at RubinBrown Advisors and the founder and managing director of its financial planning and investment advisory practice, will discuss the current conditions in the economy and capital markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street. This program is provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying Life), an organization supported by the Mirowitz Center. To view this Zoom...

The November general elections will determine U.S. House, Senate, and state legislature seats. These choices, in turn, may directly impact major issues — including housing and healthcare — so don’t miss Rock the November Vote! Jennifer Lohman, Regional Coordinator for the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition’s Election Protection Field Program and Chair of MOVPC’s Anti-Disinformation Committee, will discuss current...

Angels. Do we believe in them? Where are they? Do they live amongst us? Rabbi Avi Rubenfeld, Director, Chabad of Chesterfield, will return to the Mirowitz Center for an encore presentation to his Angels, Demons & Magic class to discuss the Jewish belief in angels. This program is co-sponsored by Chabad of Chesterfield and the Mirowitz Center. To view...

Most historians today rank Harry S. Truman among the top of all U.S. presidents, but that was not always the case. Join Mark P. Adams, Education Director at the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Mo., as he highlights Truman’s extraordinary journey and how scholars view his leadership despite many challenges. For example,...

To get a better sense of how COVID is spreading, scientists and researchers like Marc Johnson, Ph.D. are focusing on wastewater testing in sewers. They can even see warning signs of viral mutations or pandemic surges before data from doctor’s offices or hospitals reach public-health officials. Plus, wastewater surveillance can be much more cost-effective than...

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum reopens its newly expanded facilities in November 2022. Join the Museum’s Director of Education and Interpretation Helen Turner for a sneak preview. She will share the Museum’s legacy and highlight the world-class renovations and enhancements. Founded in 1995, the Museum features the experience of survivors and houses a collection of family photos, official documents, and heirlooms. Its mission remains steadfast – to ensure the history...

Join Dale Sharon, a highly regarded docent at the Saint Louis Art Museum and an exhibited artist, for a look at African American Art, as represented in Saint Louis Art Museum’s permanent collection. This is a monthly program series exploring a different concept in each part. These programs focus mainly on African American Art as represented by the Saint Louis Art Museum, including Black Presence in art,...

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an unparalleled 200+ landmark laws during his five years in office – including the Civil Rights Act (1964), Voting Rights Act (1965), Medicare Amendment to the Social Security Act (1965), and Civil Rights Act (1968). In addition, he advocated for education, the arts, and environmental beautification. Join Laura Eggert, visitor...

Stroke is a leading cause of death and serious, long-term disabilities. It is vital we know the signs of a stroke and act quickly! Join Vascular Neurology Specialist and Washington University School of Medicine Professor of Neurology, Dr. Renee Van Stavern, to learn about strokes – signs, risk factors, prevention, and treatments. Don’t miss this life-saving...

Let’s talk scams – and how to reduce the risk of being scammed! How many phone calls do you receive from fraudsters trying to sell you a one-off deal? Or emails saying a loved one is injured abroad and please wire transfer money? Or maybe you won a prize, were issued a refund, or inherited money,...

To glean life lessons about persistence, dedication, tenacity, and spirit, just look to Abe. Abraham Lincoln’s story is one of the most remarkable in American history. Born in a frontier cabin, he eventually reached the highest office in the nation as the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln’s path was not always straight, but his...

Returning speaker Terri Rebmann, Ph.D. will examine the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, including what is happening locally, nationally, and globally. She will discuss the disease severity, vaccination coverage/protection, and transmissibility of the variants currently circulating and tell us what we can expect to see this upcoming fall and winter. Lastly, the talk will...

Mike Ferman, a former partner at RubinBrown Advisors and the founder and managing director of its financial planning and investment advisory practice, will discuss the current conditions in the economy and capital markets, including the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street. This program is provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying Life), an organization supported by the Mirowitz Center.  To view this Zoom...

Get ready to rock the vote in the August 2 primary elections and help determine the candidates appearing in the November general elections for seats in the U.S. House and Senate and the state legislature! Join Denise Lieberman, a nationally recognized voter rights lawyer, the director and general counsel for Missouri Voter Protection Coalition (MOVPC), to discuss...

Scary headlines and crime statistics can be alarming. But when you listen to Scott Biondo, Director of Community Security for the Jewish Federation and broader St. Louis Jewish community, you can learn how to proactively protect yourself and your family without unnecessary worry. Scott Biondo has specialized training with law enforcement and federal agencies, including the...

Does the paranormal and supernatural make you feel uncomfortable? What is the Torah’s view? Join Rabbi Avi Rubenfeld, Director, Chabad of Chesterfield, for a fascinating presentation about the phenomena of angels, demons, and various “magical” practices found in Jewish traditions and teachings. This program is co-sponsored by Chabad of Chesterfield and the Mirowitz Center. To view...

Booming thunder and bolts of lightning accompany Moses as he descends the cloud-covered Mount Sinai bearing two large tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments. Many are familiar with the 1956 cinematic version of this scene with Cecil B. DeMille, but may not be aware of the underlying lawgiving process that has permeated its way throughout Jewish history....

It’s almost Passover which means Jews worldwide will be clearing their homes of all leavened bread and preparing for a Passover Seder – or two! The Jewish holiday Passover centers around the retelling of the Biblical story commemorating the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Join Rabbi Garth Silberstein, Rabbi of Bais...

Some scholars are predicting a bleak future for American Judaism.  Join Rabbi Jeffrey Stiffman, the Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Shaare Emeth, for a discussion of the future of Judaism in America and its implications. What might this mean for Jewish Americans? What essential questions are facing the Jewish future? This program is provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying...

Mike Ferman, a former financial advisor at RubinBrown Advisors, will discuss current conditions in the economy and capital markets.  This program is provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying Life), an organization supported by the Mirowitz Center.  To view this Zoom recording click here.

No matter how close and how comfortable you might feel with your children, having a conversation with them about your money is something many of us prefer to avoid. As awkward and uncomfortable as it might be, when parents and children have a shared understanding it makes things easier for everyone. What do adult children need...

Howard Jacobson, Founder and President of Paragon Capital Management and past Board President of the JCC of Greater Kansas City and Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City, provides a presentation on Irena Sendler, a Polish humanitarian, social worker, and nurse who saved 2,500 children from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II.  The Power of One is a true story that was discovered in...

On the Record hosted by Bob Cohn, Editor-In-Chief Emeritus of the St. Louis Jewish Light. Bob leads a timely discussion about the controversy over the Holocaust book Maus, recently banned by a Virginia school board, and Whoopi Goldberg’s remarks on The View that “the Holocaust was not about race; it was about man’s inhumanity to man.” This program is provided in conjunction with...

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 27, the date on which the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by the Red Army in 1945. Marking this solemn occasion, speaker Fred Stopsky provides a presentation on “German Youth Who Resisted in World War II.” German resistance to Nazism is not widely known, and this...

This has been another turbulent year for the United States as we continue to grapple as a society with our history and the issues of race, equity, and justice. There is much that has been accomplished and more that still needs to be done. As we mark Martin Luther King Day 2022, join State Senator...

As St. Louis County Assessor since his election into office in 2011, Jake Zimmerman is often asked, “What are the duties of the County Assessor? What is the difference between an assessor and an appraiser? What is a county assessment valuation? How does the assessment impact my taxes?”  Learn the answer to these questions and...

The Five Books of Moses are sacred texts for the great Western monotheistic faith traditions and have been the source of endless scholarship and research over many centuries for theologians, Biblical scholars, and historians. Join Sheldon Enger, who has presented classes on Judaism for various institutions including St. Louis University, Aquinas Institute, and Webster University...

Gilad Kariv became the first Reform rabbi elected to the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, and currently serves as the Head of the Constitution, Law and Justice Committee. For reasons beyond his control, Rabbi Kariv had to cancel his previously scheduled presentations for the Mirowitz Center. Most recently he has been caught up in the intense budgetary hearings that...

Baseball lovers! You’ve heard of Sandy Koufax, Hank Greenberg, and Cal Abrams. If you are curious to know more about Jewish involvement in baseball, this Howard Megdal’s talk about his soon-to-be-published expanded edition of The Baseball Talmud, covering fascinating stories, facts, and providing a historical narration of Major League Jewish Baseball in America. Howard is a professional...

Anita Manion, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis and political analyst for KSDK News. Anita has been recognized with several awards including the Excellence in Civic Engage Award, Women’s Trailblazer, and the Chancellors Award for Excellence.  Her research focuses on the impact of policy on issues of...

This Zoom recording presents Sandy Boxerman, Missouri attorney and adjunct faculty for Washington University in St. Louis, for an introduction to Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency/virtual currency. We’ll talk about who invented Bitcoin, how it works, how it relates to other cryptocurrencies and any other Bitcoin-related topic that is on your mind. No computer or technical skills...

Mike Ferman, former financial advisor at RubinBrown Advisors, will discuss the current outlook on the US and global economy. In addition, he will discuss current conditions in the capital markets and where the largest opportunities and biggest risks may be. This program is provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying Life), an organization supported by the Mirowitz Center. To view this...

Enjoy this Zoom recording of the Mirowitz Center Veterans Day celebration and salute to those who have served in the armed forces of the USA! Our guest speaker will be Deborah Halter, U.S. Army LTC, Retired, the State Chaplain for the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) for the State of Missouri, and a veteran herself....

Join Dr, Jeff Zacks, a Professor of Psychological & Brain Science at Washington University, to discuss memory and how to cherish the events of our lives. To view the Zoom Recording click the green button then click here.

The Cardinals made a blockbuster announcement by firing manager Mike Shildt on Thursday, October 14, 2021! Ben Hochman, author and sports columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, is on top of the move and might have insight into possible replacements, which we will discuss during another FEL Zoom program. The Redbirds’ move along with the Blues...

Reporting on news and sports on weekdays and anchoring the 10 pm sports segment and weekend sports for the #1 station in Evansville, IN (WFIE-TV) is a major accomplishment for a young Clayton high school alum and recent graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington. It is also the dream job of Tamar Sher, who is...

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...

Do you find yourself talking at the TV when listening to the daily news reports?! The news can be upsetting, controversial, and exciting!  If you would like to discuss the issues with others (instead of talking at the TV!), join community facilitators Harvey Gerstein and Sheldon Enger each week to share your thoughts and opinions...

Dr. Tanya Wildes, hematologist/oncologist and research consultant in geriatric oncology at Washington University School of Medicine, discusses how age is just a number when it comes to treating and diagnosing cancer in older adults. Learn how individualized assessment, focused on aging-associated vulnerabilities, is now used to aid in decisions about screening & treatment and how advances...

It’s been 10 years since Albert Pujols left the Cardinals.. Can you believe it? He’s now 41 and a Dodger trying to grab one more World Series. On August 26, join Benjamin Hochman, sports columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will dissect Pujols’ amazing career, his place in St. Louis sports history and the “what-ifs”...

Will Levy is probably the most prolific St. Louis architect that you have never heard about. His extraordinary career spanned six decades over two centuries. He designed buildings for the living and the dead, homes and businesses, dog houses and major institutions. Join Diane Everman, Ph.D., Archivist of the St. Louis Jewish Community Archives/Holocaust Museum...

In this two-part series, Rabbi Garth Silberstein, Rabbi of Bais Abraham Congregation in University City, will examine the biblical narratives of the banishing of Ishmael and the binding of Isaac, to try and understand why these stories are associated with the Jewish New Year liturgy, and what they can teach us about the meaning of...

Dave Lange, a former sportswriter in St. Louis, is probably one of the two best soccer-knowledgeable people in the country. His book, Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital, was an instant best-seller around the region and elsewhere, selling out within months. Dave will fill us in...

Rabbi Richard Address, the Founder and Director of Jewish Sacred Aging, as he reflects with us on the End of Life –  spiritual issues, preparation, end of life directives and the challenges personal, ethical, spiritual and financial, as viewed through the prism of Jewish text. To view the Zoom recording first click the read more...

Jessica Rockhold, Executive Director of the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education (MCHE), for a historical look through the lens of the exhibition, Auschwitz: Not long ago. Not far away. Auschwitz has become the international symbol of the Holocaust. It represents the peak of efficiency in the Nazi killing process in pursuit of what they called the “Final Solution to...

Thanks to online banking there is no need to drive to the bank! Is it safe? How do you do it? What are the benefits? Discover the convenient and helpful features of online banking and why you may want to consider an online account. Join Danielle Wyllie, Relationship Banker and an Administrator for Online Banking...

In honor of Independence Day, Ed Protzel, award-winning local author of four novels, reads dramatic scenes from and discusses DarkHorse Trilogy, his novels portraying the most dire challenges to the country’s promise of liberty and freedom.Ed will reveal facts from his research that debunk traditional myths and misconceptions, while shedding light on today’s divided social climate.  To...

Mark Gerson is an accomplished investor, businessman and philanthropist. The co-founder of the Gerson Lehman Group, as well as several other US companies, he also helped to found the Tel Aviv Angel Group, which invested in early stage Israeli start-ups, and later on, Maverick Ventures Israel, a venture capital fund of private investors who invest in early growth Israeli...

Jack Sisk, Vice President of the Board of the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis, speaks on the tenets of Hinduism, part of our series about major religions. Jack has an active leadership role in the Hindu Temple in St. Louis. This program is provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying Life), an organization supported by the Mirowitz Center. To view this...

The Megiddo Regional Council within the St. Louis Jewish community’s Partnership Region in Israel includes a park in Ramot Menasha next to Kibbutz Ein Hashofet, which memorializes a South African Jewish philanthropist Isaac Ochberg, who, after his death in 1937, bequeathed what was then the largest sum by an individual to Palestine. The bulk of the...

The recently published Pew Research Center study on Jewish Americans has revealed data that confirms American Judaism in 2021 is not necessarily your Bubbe’s Jewish community! Join Ben Sales, US correspondent for the JTA, who led its coverage of the Pew Study on Jewish Americans and who is author of the article, 10 Key Takeaways from...

There are nearly 200 Protestant denominations in America.  Why are there so many? With so many is it still possible to call Protestantism a single movement? As a part of our ongoing religious series, Dr. Greenhaw, President Emeritus of Eden Theological Seminary, will explore connections between the current and historical divisions in American Protestantism. This program is provided in conjunction...

Peter Gold was a medical student at Tulane University in New Orleans, when an unexpected confrontation with a gunman changed the trajectory of his life.  Since then, when not working as an Orthopedic Surgery Resident at Northwell Health in New York, Peter is leading a team of volunteers at Strong City, the organization he and...

Have you ever wondered where to place a houseplant, how often to water it, how frequently to feed it and what houseplants to cultivate?  If so, then you will want to join Justine Kandra, a horticulturist at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden, who will answer these and any other...

Every evening as many people are shutting down their computers for the day and starting to think about supper, artist Dan Martin is gearing up to complete his daily drawing for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch – a fresh depiction of the newspaper’s Weatherbird.  Watch this Zoom of Dan for a closer look at the history of the Weatherbird! This program is provided in...

For the past 53 years Denny Reagan has worked for The Muny, “the oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre in America.” Starting as a member of the clean-up team, he has worked as a runner, wardrobe dresser, stage crew member, office clerk, office manager, manager of theatre operations, assistant general manager and, since 1991, as...

Increasing extremes in weather conditions world-wide have made climate a focus of universal discussion and debate. Watch the Zoom recording with Jack Fishman Ph.D., Professor of Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences and Director of the Center for Environmental Sciences at Saint Louis University to learn about climate and our influence on it. This program is provided...

Renee Jones, Research Manager of Rare Books and Manuscripts, St. Louis Public Library, provided an exciting discussion and a general overview of the history of the written word from around the world. Among the topics covered are Sumerian cuneiform clay tablets, papyrus scrolls, illuminated manuscripts, and the advent of the printing press. Special attention is...

The St. Louis Cardinals 2011’s World Series victory stands out as something magical. It was the work of a team that seemingly had no business even playing in October, yet refused to back down until the trophy was theirs. In his new book, 11 in ’11: A Hometown Hero, La Russa’s Last Ride in Red, and...

Amy Lutz, Manager of Communications and Social Media for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, shares the little-known story of Carl Lutz, one of the Righteous Among the Nations. Carl Lutz was a Swiss diplomat who served in the Swiss Legation in Budapest, Hungary between 1942-1945. There, he issued tens of thousands of Swiss...

Stephanie Garland, Better Business Bureau Springfield Regional Director, serving Eastern and Southwest Missouri and Southern Illinois, presents a new BBB study that reveals what influences consumers to make purchasing decisions. If you’ve ever wondered why you got the urge to buy – don’t miss this program! This program was provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying Life), an organization...

Rachel Zolotov was born and raised in St. Louis, as a first generation American born into a Belarussian family. Her family came to St. Louis through the Russian Resettlement Program of the Jewish Federation in 1979. Ten years later Rachel’s parents were able to sponsor the resettlement of the remainder of their family still living...

If you have ever looked admiringly at a beautifully frosted cookie and felt a momentary tinge of guilt as you took your first bite into the work of culinary art, this program is for you! Join Rachel Katzman, founder of Sweetly in St. Louis, as she talks about the art and science behind cookie frosting and shares...

German cultural activity gatherings were frequent and natural in depression-era St. Louis, an area with a significant German immigrant presence from the 1830s forward. Beginning in 1937, a different type of “clubhouse” arose on the banks of the Meramec River. It was associated with the German American Bund, a German-American Nazi organization. The burning of...

St. Louis author and community volunteer, Sheri Glantz, premiers the release of her new book, FLY!, and shares her inspiration for creating the manuscript. FLY! is composed in rhyme and is charmingly illustrated. It beautifully portrays through the adult’s imaginings the concept of roots and wings. A delightful story that will resonate with parents and grandparents, alike!...

Social media is a great way to connect with friends and family. But digging into the privacy settings can be confusing, even for those who are tech-savvy! There are some simple steps regarding links, passwords and privacy that we can all take to keep our personal information secure, while we enjoy using social media. Jessica...

Mrs. Maysa Albarcha, a board member of the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis and a native of St. Louis, presented an informative program on the Muslim Faith. Mrs. Albarcha provides public programs on the topic of Islam and culture for many organizations, including the Department of Justice. The basic tenets of Muslim faith covers beliefs of Muslims and...

Sports reporter, Howard Megdal, the author of five books, including The Cardinal’s Way, will take a comprehensive look at the history of the Cardinals’ player development, and discuss the Cardinals and the upcoming baseball season, including the impact of the COVID pandemic on the Redbirds and the sport. To view this Zoom recording click here.

Sports aficionado, Ken Weintraub, explores golf’s growing popularity in the US and how golf’s superstar players: Palmer, Nicklaus, Woods, and many more, brought excitement and fans to the sport! This program is provided in conjunction with FEL (Friends Enjoying Life), an organization supported by the Mirowitz Center. To view the Zoom recording click here.

Since 2008, Rachel Lippmann has been a familiar voice on the flagship local National Public Radio station, St. Louis Public Radio (90.7 KWMU). Ms. Lippmann currently covers courts, public safety and city politics (which she jokingly refers to as the “nothing ever happens beats”). This is your chance to meet her, learn about her and...

Former St. Louisan, Dr. Morris Hartstein, is currently the Director of Ophthalmic Surgery at Shamir Medical Center, Tel Aviv University School of Medicine in Israel. Since visiting Ethiopia with his family to volunteer in 2014, he has made ten more trips, providing eye care to the poorest of the poor, training Ethiopian ophthalmologists and establishing...

Author Max Gross presents his first novel work of fic­tion, The Lost Shtetl. Brimming with human emo­tion, his­to­ry and provoca­tive ques­tions, the story is light at times with an amusing tone about a shtetl (small community in which Jews lived in Poland) which somehow was miraculously overlooked by the invading Nazis in their quest to murder the Jewish population, during World War II. This program is provided...

Christina Clancy’s novel, The Second Home, was chosen by the American Booksellers Association as an Indie Next pick and recommended by Good Morning America as a summer read. The Gordon Family at the center of this book has spent countless summers in their family home in Wellfleet on Cape Cod, where they can relax and retreat from...

RAISED EYEBROWS: My Years Inside Groucho’s House is the bittersweet story of the last years in the life of Groucho Marx, told by a young Marx Brothers fan who was fortunate enough to work for Groucho as his personal secretary and archivist, right inside Marx’s Beverly Hills home. In addition to getting to know his hero,...

St. Louis introduced the five-time All-Star third baseman, Nolan Arenado, after acquiring him from the Rockies. Rob Rains will cover the Arenado trade and what it will do for the Cardinals’ season and addresses COVID rule changes and the effect the pandemic has had on the league. Rains is a former National League beat writer for USA Today’s Baseball Weekly and covered...

David Winton, founder and president of Winton Policy Group, a Missouri-based consulting and government relations firm, for 27 years has represented and lobbied for the needs of non-profits, building relationships with legislators and government officials in the Missouri State House and beyond. David will share insights on issues and events currently dominating discussion in State...

Dr. Mark Stein addresses what the Chinese refer to as “The Hundred Years of Humiliation” that was imposed upon China by foreign nations following the Opium Wars, and the impact this has on contemporary Chinese policy. China’s actions today regarding Hong Kong and Taiwan are bound up with “The Hundred Years of Humiliation” and their determination...

Join Rabbi Scott Shafrin, the Associate Rabbi and Religious School Director at Kol Rinah, to begin an exploration of the prophetic voice in the modern world. Since the very beginning of Jewish tradition, the prophet has stood out as an anomaly within Jewish life: both a position of leadership and an outsider, a person of...

Scott Wolfe, visitor experience specialist at the St. Louis Public Library, will share the highlights of a St. Louis hidden gem, the Main Branch of the St. Louis Library. Scott has been working at the library for the past 8 years and volunteered as a docent for over a year prior to employment at St....

Diane Finnestead is returning to give a presentation that will cover the hidden costs in coverage gaps of Medicare and how the insurance industry at large offers solutions. This information is important for all those currently on Medicare or turning 65.  Open enrollment for Medicare ended on December 15, 2020, but people who qualify for a Special...

We remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. At this pivotal point in our nation’s discussion on racial equity, please join June McAllister Fowler, Senior Vice President Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs, BJC HealthCare, as she presents, “A Movement Reborn: From Dr. Martin Luther King to Mr. Floyd.” To view this Zoom recording first...

Arielle Wright Ph.D., Education and Community Engagement Coordinator of Urban Harvest STL, will join us to talk about her organization, which is part of the larger movement for food justice in St. Louis. In collaboration with its partners Fit and Food Connection, Urban League of St. Louis, North Newstead Association and Finance Learning Center, Urban...

Gary Ratkin, a retired hematology oncologist, whose interest in architectural history led him to become a tour guide for Grand Center in 2012. Gary’s virtual tour of Grand Center uses his photography, historical photographs and research material from the National Historic Register to explore the background, history and exciting new developments of the St. Louis...