Aish Hatorah of Greater St Louis Inc

Aish's educational philosophy is that Judaism is not all or nothing; it is a journey where every step counts, to be pursued according to one's own pace and interest. As a non-profit outreach organization, Aish relies solely on private support to continue providing its wide range of services, including learning groups, Shabbat and Jewish holiday programs, community building, and subsidized trips to Israel. Rabbi Yosef David, our Executive Director, leads a men's trip while his wife, Mimi leads one or two women's trips a year.
At Aish, all Jews, regardless of their background or affiliation, come together to learn and have fun. Learning is available through classes, lunch and learns, one-on-one study and home study groups. Classes include basic Judaism, learning Hebrew, Jewish philosophy, Jewish wisdom for living, workshops on marriage and relationships, mussar (self-improvement and character development) groups, understanding weekly Torah portions, discussion groups on contemporary issues, and the Annual Speaker Series which brings in extraordinary people with inspiring messages on a variety of topics.
Our Aish Hebrew School for kids meets every Sunday during the school year. It stresses lessons that are relevant to daily living such as positive speech, honoring parents, and treating every person with respect. Our Adult Sunday School with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald meets at the same time and provides parents and other adults with practical wisdom for living.
The Jewish Women's Society (JWS) of St. Louis, a division of Aish, offers exciting social and educational opportunities, such as Lunch & Learn with Mimi David "Ethics of the Fathers: Be the Best You!", "Let's Talk Torah" live conference calls, challah baking club, coffee shmooze, and lots of holiday festivities.
The warm and friendly atmosphere at Aish enhances the Jewish learning experience for all participants. At the weekly Shabbat learner's services (2 locations) for example, participants are encouraged to ask questions and discuss issues. Aish involves the whole family with many special programs, including our Sunday School where adults learn with Rabbi Shmuel Greenwald while the kids are learning in our Hebrew School.