Aug 22, 2012 | Israel Center, 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 | 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 7, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Ruach HaHadashaToday we had breakfast with staff members from Ruach HaHadasha a community action group that is encouraging young professionals to make their homes in Jerusalem. Most students after they have completed their studies at any of Jerusalem’s many...
Nov 6, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Old CityWhat better way to feel a deep connection to Jerusalem than to visit the City of David. This is where Jerusalem was born some 3,000 years ago. Amir took us to the perfect look out perch, where we experienced a spectacular view of this ancient city. This...
Nov 5, 2011 | Miscellaneous
MasadaWe awoke for a wonderful breakfast at the Prima Royale Hotel. Our journey to Masada started in the city and once we crossed through a tunnel for about 30 seconds, we arrived in the desert. One quick stop at the gas station for a camel ride and we were almost to...
Nov 4, 2011 | Miscellaneous
Mahane YehudaThe market was packed before Shabbat. Our group bought all the food we were going to prepare in the afternoon and eat that evening for our Shabbat dinner. Everything sold at the market was beautiful, fresh, and plentiful. The excitement in the market...
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...
