Nov 7, 2012 | Community Impact, JFed STL News
In just one week after Jewish Federation started accepting donations, nearly $20,000 has been raised, to date, for victims. Donations continue to roll in online and through the mail. In just one week after Jewish Federation of St. Louis started accepting donations to...
Nov 7, 2012 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous
Stephen Fisher survived the Joplin tornado, but lost everything, including his job. Jewish Federation came to his rescue. Our community also raised more than $52,000 to help victims. It’s just one of the many services Jewish Federation does best – to convene the...
Oct 25, 2012 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous
Two mornings a week, Michelle Siler, 49, drops her father, Merle Friedman, 86, off at the Adult Day Center at the JCC at 9 a.m. Her husband, Patrick, picks him up at 4 p.m. The JCC Adult Day Center gives Michelle, a costume designer, some relief during the day. With...
Oct 25, 2012 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous
“Life has changed so much in terms of how people view their Judaism,” explained Lee Wielansky, 61, a St. Louis entrepreneur. “Everyone gets so caught up in their busy lives they tend to forget what’s important,” Wielansky said, who is guilty of this himself at times....
Oct 3, 2012 | Community Impact, JFed STL News
The couple hopes their gift, made through the Jewish Community Foundation, will inspire others to feed the hungry and support additional high-quality programs in our community. Jewish tradition teaches that one of our duties is to make the world a better place now and...
Jun 30, 2012 | Community Impact, JFed STL News
Fresh summer produce is not only tasty and a dietary necessity, but also evokes great memories of family gatherings. Perhaps your family can’t have a picnic with out a ripe, juicy watermelon or backyard barbeques must have the requisite corn on the cob. At Jewish...
May 24, 2012 | Community Impact, JFed STL News
Bill Solomon to receive the Donor Recognition Award for his planned giving impact on St. Louis. Thurs., June 28, 5:30 – 8:30 pm @ Palladium Saint Louis (St. Louis, May 24, 2012) William (Bill) Solomon, community philanthropist, will be honored by the Planned Giving...
May 23, 2012 | Community Impact, JFed STL News
In this 1st communitywide effort, each congregation will honor the volunteers and donors who gave legacy gifts through the Jewish Community Foundation. “Create a Jewish Legacy,” an initiative of the Jewish Community Foundation of St. Louis, is hosting “Legacy Shabbat”...
Mar 27, 2012 | Community Impact, JFed STL News
More than $2.4 million has been raised to kick-start a new era of innovative programs and varied giving opportunities. Jewish Federation’s 2012 Community Campaign officially launches this month with the theme: A community Thriving. Together. The annual campaign is the...
Jan 30, 2012 | Community Impact, JFed STL News
The Kranzberg family has given grants to innovative Jewish teen and young adult programs for 5 years. The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting organization of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, has awarded $55,000 in grants to eight local Jewish organizations for...