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Tzedek, tzedek tirdof-Justice, justice you shall pursue
Aug 8, 2025 | From the Desk of Danny Cohn
Dear Friends, As Jews, we are no strangers to adversity. In Parashat Shoftim, we are reminded: “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof” “Justice, justice you shall pursue.” This is not a passive command. It is a charge to act boldly and with integrity in the face of injustice. We are...
Read moreJoint Community Statement: Attack on Members of our Community
Aug 5, 2025 | Federation News
August 5, 2025 As American Jewish organizations and proud St. Louisans, we condemn in the strongest terms the attack on members of our community last night. This is more than vandalism; it is a hateful act of intimidation and only the latest example of what happens...
Read moreJewish Federation of St. Louis Introduces Impact Grants
Aug 4, 2025 | Federation News, Press Releases
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Introduces Impact Grants New program creates timely, targeted, and collaborative funding options to support community initiatives St. Louis, Mo. – In response to the unique and growing opportunities to create a more vibrant Jewish...
Read moreElu V’Elu. These and those.
Jul 25, 2025 | From the Desk of Danny Cohn
Dear Friends, As we enter this Shabbat, I’ve been reflecting on the powerful Talmudic phrase: Elu V’Elu Divrei Elokim Chayim “These and those are the words of the living God.” This concept—that multiple, even opposing, truths can coexist—feels especially relevant...
Read moreA Blessing, Not A Curse
Jul 11, 2025 | From the Desk of Danny Cohn
Dear Friends, This week we read Parashat Balak, the story of a Moabite king who hires the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites. Yet when Balaam opens his mouth, he cannot curse them. Instead, he offers one of our most beautiful blessings: “Ma tovu ohalecha Yaakov,...
Read moreHow can joy live alongside fear and uncertainty?
Jun 20, 2025 | From the Desk of Danny Cohn
Shabbat Shalom, With war raging on multiple fronts, like many of you, I find myself glued to the news more than usual. Media broadcasts play constantly in my office and at home, updates are coming in from colleagues overseas, and the i24 app pings my phone with...
Read moreFacing Hate: We are not powerless. But we must act.
Jun 6, 2025 | From the Desk of Danny Cohn
Shabbat Shalom, We enter Shabbat heartbroken and outraged. This week, a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado—held in support of the hostages still held by Hamas—was violently disrupted by a terror attack. The pain and fear reverberating through our community...
Read moreStanding Together Through Storms & Sorrow
May 23, 2025 | From the Desk of Danny Cohn
Dear Friends, As we prepare to welcome Shabbat, we come to the end of a challenging week for our St. Louis community and our global Jewish family. Our thoughts continue to be with those impacted by last week’s tornado and storms. The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is...
Read moreHelping Our Community Recover from Friday’s Severe Storms
May 18, 2025 | Community Impact, Federation News
To our St. Louis Jewish community, We continue to be in contact with community leaders following Friday afternoon’s storms and tornadoes. Throughout Shabbat, our Security team members visited synagogues and other organizations, working with local authorities to assess...
Read moreShabbat Shalom: A message from Danny Cohn
May 9, 2025 | From the Desk of Danny Cohn
Shabbat Shalom, Jewish St. Louis, As we prepare to enter this Shabbat, I want to take a moment to wish each of you peace, rest and meaningful connection with loved ones. This weekend, we also look ahead to Mother’s Day—a time to honor the extraordinary women in our...
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