May 20, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Disabilities support is essential to the creation of decent and just communities. Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1991, all aspects of American society have been sensitized to these issues. Our sidewalk curbs are cut to allow...
May 1, 2013 | Miscellaneous
On Sunday, April 28, Federation held the “Thrive LIVE!” gala, thanking donors and celebrating the community, with entertainment by Jason Alexander (from Seinfeld). The event also marked the retirement of my predecessor, Barry Rosenberg. Barry devoted 35 years in...
Apr 25, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Shortly after I was chosen as President and CEO of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, St. Louis Magazine asked to interview me. The interview was published in the May issue of the magazine. Click through this link to learn a bit more about why I decided to pursue the...
Apr 19, 2013 | Miscellaneous
In the aftermath of Monday’s deadly attack at the Boston Marathon, the Boston Jewish community has established the Boston Relief Fund to support those affected by the tragedy. The fund is administered by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP)–the Jewish...
Apr 18, 2013 | Miscellaneous
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis mobilizes the Jewish community and its human and financial resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, Israel and around the world. We currently have a position open in our Human Resource Department as Human Resource...
Apr 10, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Evelyn Kleiman says she is proud and happy to acknowledge that she has used the services of Jewish Federation of St. Louis. “I look at it like a triangle,” she says. “I have benefitted from Jewish Family and Children Services, the Jewish Community Center and Covenant...
Mar 22, 2013 | Miscellaneous
From time to time, Ruth Mariam drives by the house she moved out of eight years ago and thinks, “I miss you.” But Ruth realizes now that it wouldn’t be a good place for her. “I would be lonely,” she says. “I would just be sitting around looking at four walls.”...
Mar 18, 2013 | Miscellaneous
When I was a Professor at Wash U, our family lived for two years in a small apartment in a dorm on campus. During that time I met Marc Hendel, an undergraduate and an avid runner. Marc organized a student-running group and would berate me each day to join as they went...
Mar 8, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Forging Connections that Strengthen Leadership and Friendship Phil Frischer thought there could be value in participating in the Millstone Fellows, a high-level, select leadership program for emerging and established leaders run by the Millstone Institute for Jewish...
Mar 4, 2013 | Miscellaneous
Last week, I returned from my first visit to Israel in my new capacity as Exec. My visit had three main objectives: to introduce me to key policy decision makers and strategic partners in Israel; to attend the Jewish Agency Board of Governors meeting; and to meet...
