Oct 23, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Let’s start with a picture from last night’s dinner with the lone soldiers. Next we’ll move to yoga on the roof of our hotel this morning. Howie REALLY enjoyed the yoga đ Next we went to A Better Place. They make 100% electric cars. The cars go 100...
Oct 22, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Going on 27 hours of no sleep so I’ll apologize in advance if there are missepllings or ramblings on about nonsensical matters. Nevertheless, my quest to inform you about our fantastic first day continues! The highlight of the day had to be herding sheep. We...
Oct 22, 2012 | Miscellaneous
A bright white light behind us as we’re on our way to the promised land. Coincidence? I think not. Look for a more detailed blog post later today with our first pics from Israel!
Oct 22, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Helllloooooo Everyone! My name is Josh and I’ll be your official blogger for this year’s Rubin Trip! Even though I am blogging for the group as a whole, my first instinct is to introduce myself. So here we go! I am in my second year as Director of...
Oct 11, 2012 | Miscellaneous, PJ Library
Michelle Hoberman, CEO and President of Effortless Events by Michelle, is a huge fan of many of Jewish Federationâs programs, projects and activities for our children and families. One of her favorites is the PJ Library program which sends free monthly Jewish-themed...
Oct 11, 2012 | Miscellaneous, PJ Library, YPD
Dana Emmenegger, 33, an account director, has connected to Jewish Federation in different ways as her life has evolved. Initially, just out of college, she wanted to meet other young St. Louis Jewish adults and joined Jewish Federationâs Young Professionals Division....
Sep 28, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Two years ago, Emily, 34, was laid-off from her high-paying health care job. At the same time, her husband was fired. Severely depressed, he walked out on Emily and their two kids. Soon after, Emily lost her house in Chesterfield and couldnât afford to feed the kids....
Sep 5, 2012 | Israel Center, Miscellaneous
Ever since their three grandchildren went on Birthright Israel trips, this important Federation-supported program has occupied a special place in the Jewish hearts and lives of Morrie and Miki Zimring. So, when Federation initiated the idea of a St. Louis only trip,...
Sep 5, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Jeff Hubbell, 24, never considered himself religious⊠and neither was his brother. However, Jeffâs brother returned from a Birthright Israel trip with an enlightened attitude about Israel and Judaism. This encouraged Jeff to sign up for the St. Louis trip. He also...
Aug 22, 2012 | Miscellaneous
AÂ life well lived, a great attitude, and a community full of family and friends that adore him at Covenant/CHAI is what gives Ben Feldman, 101, the strength to look forward to his upcoming 102nd birthday in December. Ben moved to Covenant House 37 years ago. In 1991,...
