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...
Oct 24, 2014 | Miscellaneous
One of Federation’s central tasks is to identify and then fund community needs. Earlier this week we received a beautiful testimonial to the impact of the Chaplaincy program we initiated and then funded through the work of Jewish Family and Children Services. The...
Oct 7, 2014 | Miscellaneous
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to partner with our management team to maximize the recruitment and on-boarding process, professional development programs, employee satisfaction, and productivity effectiveness...
Oct 1, 2014 | Miscellaneous
Hand in Hand is a unique educational model in Israel that is leading the way for the successful integration of Jewish and Arab students in shared communities. The program helps to inspire social inclusion and civic equality in Israel by bringing together Jewish and...
Sep 17, 2014 | Miscellaneous
On our last day we had the opportunity to hear an informative presentation by Ayal Kimhi, he gave us a picture of Israeli society and economy. We were able to see Israel’s growth compared to other nations in the world. He showed us data the center collects to...
Sep 16, 2014 | JFed STL News, Miscellaneous, YPD
I am most passionate about helping to grow our community by assisting young couples interested in moving back to St. Louis to find jobs. I am the President of Professional Placements of Saint Louis, a non-profit placement firm that links qualified individuals with top...
Sep 16, 2014 | Miscellaneous
On an especially hot day a few weeks ago, Mrs. M, an 83 year old Food Pantry client confided to staff that she had no air conditioning. They noted that she looked frail and immediately wanted to help. The first call was to Lori Zimmerman in ElderLink. Lori...
Sep 14, 2014 | Miscellaneous
It certainly was an accomplishment to make it to the top of Masada. The rich history of Masada and learning about its history at the top was certainly worth the climb up it. We’ve heard of the history of Masada, but it definitely was eye opening of the vast...
