Apr 2, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Tomorrow evening, millions of Jews around the world will gather for Passover. Our tradition encourages us to imagine that we ourselves were once slaves in Egypt. The Haggadah helps us remember the story, evoking memories of those who are no longer here, those who...
Mar 17, 2015 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous
I share with you a recent update below from Michael Siegal, board chair of the Jewish Federations of North America, concerning the rise of anti-semitism in Western Europe and our continued efforts to support the Jewish people the world over. Thank you for everything...
Feb 3, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Ann Richards, a resident at Covenant Place since 2008, began receiving weekly housekeeping services nine months ago. Commenting on her decision to request housekeeping services, Ann explains, “I didn’t want to do it anymore. I thought, ‘Here I am 97 years old and I...
Jan 20, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Last week it was widely reported that the Grand Synagogue of Paris was closed on Shabbat immediately following the attacks on Charlie Hebdo and the Jewish community. In fact the synagogue was very much open with a packed crowd. Paul Goldenberg, SCN director, has sent...
Dec 29, 2014 | Miscellaneous, YPD
Imagine you’ve just moved to a brand new city. You haven’t found a place to live. Friends are few or non-existent. The panic sets in – where will I live? How do I meet people? What can I do to get involved in the community? Being a stranger in a new town can be...
Dec 24, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Later today our offices will close early for the Christmas holiday. For the Jewish community this is a moment of some angst, the “December dilemma” as it’s sometimes called: how do we as Jews retain ourselves, our culture, our tradition, even our...
Dec 8, 2014 | Miscellaneous
I share with you the update letter below I received from Rebecca Bardach about the Hand in Hand arson–personal, troubling and yet hopeful. The St. Louis Federation will continue to monitor ways we can support its rebuilding and continue our engagement with this...
Nov 24, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The recent slaughter of four rabbis in Jerusalem has left our community shaken. The events have led to a variety of responses, some sadly more predictable than others. Our outrage as a people is clear, as is our sorrow for the lives of those so brutally cut down. But...
Nov 17, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The Fall meeting of the Federation Board of Trustees was held on the campus of Washington University on Sunday, November 16. Over 50 Trustees gathered for a productive meeting. We started with a presentation from Rich Liekweg, President of Barnes Jewish Hospital. This...
Nov 3, 2014 | Miscellaneous
I share with you this update on the situation in Ukraine and our efforts to provide relief. With the winter approaching the situation will intensify for the residents and refugees. Your annual campaign gift provides support for the ongoing work of our overseas...
