Keller Strauss's Bar Mitzvah
Celebrate with us on December 14
Our family is excited to invite you to join us in the celebration of our beloved son, Keller Joseph Strauss, as he becomes a bar mitzvah.
The acts of preparation and successful completion of the bar mitzvah religious service marks a major milestone in the life of a Jewish boy. For Keller, this is a coming of age ceremony and represents the moment when he becomes a Jewish adult and member of his community. This means that he will become responsible for his own actions and will henceforth decide for himself how he would like to practice his Jewish life.
Keller's parents, Jeff and Jamie, and his sister, Madeleine, are extremely proud of him for all of the work he has put into this special day. He has learned to read and speak Hebrew; dedicated himself to learning the liturgical prayers and blessings that comprise a Jewish religious service; studied and prepared to recite from the Torah; and practiced to lead his congregation and community in worship. It is no small feat and we are grateful to have a son and brother like him!
The bar mitzvah service will be held on the morning of December 14, 2024, at our family's synagogue, Temple Emanuel of St. Louis, with a light luncheon to follow. After a couple hours for rest, we will continue with a joyous celebration at CITYPARK, the home of St. Louis CITY Soccer Club, in downtown St. Louis. More information about the weekend's festivities can be found below on this site.
We love you all and hope you will join us for this special occasion in Keller's life!
The acts of preparation and successful completion of the bar mitzvah religious service marks a major milestone in the life of a Jewish boy. For Keller, this is a coming of age ceremony and represents the moment when he becomes a Jewish adult and member of his community. This means that he will become responsible for his own actions and will henceforth decide for himself how he would like to practice his Jewish life.
Keller's parents, Jeff and Jamie, and his sister, Madeleine, are extremely proud of him for all of the work he has put into this special day. He has learned to read and speak Hebrew; dedicated himself to learning the liturgical prayers and blessings that comprise a Jewish religious service; studied and prepared to recite from the Torah; and practiced to lead his congregation and community in worship. It is no small feat and we are grateful to have a son and brother like him!
The bar mitzvah service will be held on the morning of December 14, 2024, at our family's synagogue, Temple Emanuel of St. Louis, with a light luncheon to follow. After a couple hours for rest, we will continue with a joyous celebration at CITYPARK, the home of St. Louis CITY Soccer Club, in downtown St. Louis. More information about the weekend's festivities can be found below on this site.
We love you all and hope you will join us for this special occasion in Keller's life!
Location
Temple Emanuel
12166 Conway Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
12166 Conway Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Date & Time
December 14, 2024
Service begins at 11:00 AM
Luncheon to follow
Service begins at 11:00 AM
Luncheon to follow
Evening Celebration
The Ultra Club @ CITYPARK
2100 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
2100 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Evening Hours
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Evening concludes at 9:00 PM
Evening concludes at 9:00 PM
Service Location
Temple Emanuel
12166 Conway Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63141
12166 Conway Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63141
Our progressive, Reform Jewish congregation was founded in 1956. Join us at our historic synagogue, designed and built by William Bernoudy, an early apprentice to the great Frank Lloyd Wright.
Party Location
The ULTRA Club @ CITYPARK
2100 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103
2100 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63103
CITYPARK opened in 2022 in the Downtown West neighborhood to host our city's MLS expansion club, St. Louis City SC. The ULTRA Club is an expansive indoor venue with awesome views of the soccer pitch and the whole stadium. Keller's celebration is going to be a blast!
Event Attire
One of the most frequently ask questions from our family and friends is, "What should I wear?" Traditions and expectations vary, of course, from one Jewish family and community to the next. And for many of you, this may be your first Bar Mitzvah service and celebration.
Our answer, within reason, is that we want you to be comfortable. This can best be described as a semi-formal affair. At the synagogue, men should wear nice slacks with a jacket and, optionally, a tie. A suit is welcome, if that is what you have and prefer to wear, but it is not required. Women can dress to a similar level.
The evening will be slightly more relaxed. You can keep the same clothing as for the afternoon service, if you like, or wear something business casual. This celebration is, after all, at a soccer stadium!
Our answer, within reason, is that we want you to be comfortable. This can best be described as a semi-formal affair. At the synagogue, men should wear nice slacks with a jacket and, optionally, a tie. A suit is welcome, if that is what you have and prefer to wear, but it is not required. Women can dress to a similar level.
The evening will be slightly more relaxed. You can keep the same clothing as for the afternoon service, if you like, or wear something business casual. This celebration is, after all, at a soccer stadium!
Hotel Options
We have secured a block of available hotel rooms for our traveling guests at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, 1820 Market Street, which are under the name Strauss Bar Mitzvah.
Both King Rooms and Dual Queen Rooms are available for booking, and a direct booking link is available here:
Book Your Hotel Now
This is a Hilton Curio property. If a Marriott is preferred, there is a St. Louis Downtown Courtyard also nearby the reception venue.
Both King Rooms and Dual Queen Rooms are available for booking, and a direct booking link is available here:
Book Your Hotel Now
This is a Hilton Curio property. If a Marriott is preferred, there is a St. Louis Downtown Courtyard also nearby the reception venue.
Keller Through the Years
Sure, you all know what he looks like NOW, but do you remember the boy he used to be? Let's take a look at Keller's journey over the past 13 years starting from his birthday, September 14, 2011, and continuing through today. These pictures are no in particular order, because it's more fun that way. We hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane as much we do!
Join us on December 14
We look forward to seeing you! Invitations were sent out, via Paperless Post, on August 27. If you have not received yours, check your junk folder or shoot Jeff and Jamie a message.
In the meantime, you can still use the button below to Save the Date to your calendar.
In the meantime, you can still use the button below to Save the Date to your calendar.