Feb 29, 2016 | Miscellaneous
A continuation of the Planning & Allocations Trip in Israel … Today we we met 4 extraordinary women and one passionate man. The first two women were the Development Director and house mother for Orr Shalom. Ravit had awakened at 6 am to make strudel and...
Feb 29, 2016 | Miscellaneous
Please enjoy this guest blog post from our lay leaders in Israel. Every year, representatives of the Caring for Jews in Need Overseas Subcommittee travel to Israel with Stephen Cohen, Vice President of Planning and Allocations (P&A). The group visits programs...
Dec 30, 2015 | Miscellaneous
By Rori Picker Neiss and Andrew Rehfeld Regarding the Forward’s December 21 article “Can Jews Back ‘Black Lives Matter’ and Be Pro-Israel?” we wish to state that the St. Louis Jewish community stands in solidarity with our friend and colleague Rabbi Susan Talve....
Dec 21, 2015 | Miscellaneous
As 2015 comes to an end, I write to provide an overview of some of the key accomplishments of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis this year. The support of thousands in our community has helped us achieve some significant milestones this year. Community Study Jewish...
Dec 21, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Dear Community Members, Please take the time to read this important letter from Jewish Federation of St. Louis and Jewish Community Relations Council, supported by many in our community. As political disagreements become a larger issue each day, it is important we...
Dec 8, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Dear Community Members, As you may recall, on Monday, November 2, 2015 the J’s Jewish Book Festival and Jewish Federation of St. Louis partnered to celebrate the important work of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. The turnout was tremendous, which is a testimony to our...
Oct 20, 2015 | Miscellaneous
I share with you remarks given by Rabbi Seth Gordon of Traditional Congregation at the start of the 42nd annual Israel Bonds dinner, October 18, 2015. Once again, as we proudly assemble for our 42nd annual Israel Bonds Dinner, I am sad to say that our hopes for...
Oct 20, 2015 | Miscellaneous
It is hard to express all we experienced in words. Enjoy the pictures… ...
Oct 18, 2015 | Miscellaneous
By Scott Levine Thankfully, we were able to catch-up on some much-needed sleep this morning! We started our day with a picnic brunch of local Israeli food prepared by an incredible chef. Interestingly, her storytelling was equal to her cooking. We...
Oct 18, 2015 | Miscellaneous
By Scott Levine Shabbat experience was so interesting. The public shabbat service we planned to attend was cancelled because of the current unrest. Now what? We’re in Jerusalem, the sun is beginning to set, and no Shabbat service? Fortunately, Rabbi Talve...
