Sep 5, 2012 | Israel Center, JFed STL News, 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 | Israel Center, JFed STL News, Miscellaneous, NORC
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 | JFed STL News, Miscellaneous, NORC
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...
Nov 2, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Final Morning in Tel AvivWe woke up this morning and had to say good bye to Tel Aviv. Our time there was truly incredible. In a short time we were exposed to so many new experiences and were able to see the beautiful work of some amazing agencies. Dr. Moti Cristal...
Nov 1, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Early Morning YogaBetter PlaceFor the first stop of the day, the group headed out to the headquarters of Better Place, a private company in Israel which aims to reduce global gasoline fuel consumption through an innovative transportation infrastructure, which includes...
