Oct 11, 2012 | Federation News, 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 Federation’s 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 couldn’t afford to feed the kids....
Sep 5, 2012 | Federation News, 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, Jeff’s 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
A 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,...
Aug 22, 2012 | Federation News, Israel Center, Miscellaneous
For Daniel Platschek, 30, an international finance specialist with Berry-Wehmiller Company, the 2012 St. Louis Jewish Federation Rubin Israel Experience, was transformative. This is an annual no cost trip for Jewish adults aged 27-40. The trip’s mission, to inspire...
Aug 6, 2012 | Federation News, Miscellaneous
Libby Sorkin Routman, 81, says Jewish Federation’s Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program literally saved her life. Libby lives alone. One day she experienced a severe reaction to a medication. Sick, unable to prepare her own meals and very scared, she...
Aug 6, 2012 | Miscellaneous
Amanda Packman, 23, knows from personal experience that Jewish Federation helps the very young to the very old. The Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community Day School teacher credits our St. Louis Jewish Federation. This is an organization that sustains a Jewish community rich...
Nov 8, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Meet with Professionals We began our final day in Jerusalem meeting with various individuals within the Israeli community that shared an interest either professionally or simply out of interest. Some of us met with individuals close by in Jerusalem, while others...
Nov 3, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Biking Tour at the UNESCO Biosphere ReserveThis morning started off with some great exercise with a mountain bike ride through rigorous terrain. We learned about all of the agriculture and land that is being preserved and protected from the hostile intruders who would...