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...
Jan 11, 2012 | Community Impact, JFed STL News
The funding includes dollars designated to the ElderLink free community senior information and referral service. The United Way of Greater St. Louis has allocated $179,475 to Jewish Federation for 2012. This is $12,500 more than last year’s allocation. The $12,500 has...
