Apr 5, 2017 | Israel Center, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is pleased to announce the inception of the Shinshinim program in the St. Louis community. A “shinshin” is an 18-year-old Israeli emissary who defers their army service for one year to volunteer in Jewish communities abroad with the goal...
Oct 13, 2016 | Israel Center, JFed STL News
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is accepting applications for Israel Bound 2017, a three-week trip to Israel bringing together Jewish high school students from around the community. Participants will have the opportunity to: Explore ancient Jerusalem and modern Tel...
Dec 30, 2015 | Israel Center, JFed STL News
Jewish Federation of St. Louis, through the Israel Center, announces the availability of several grants and scholarships for teens and young adults traveling to Israel in 2016 on a peer-based educational experience. Israel Travel Grant – Open to all teens and...
Jan 28, 2015 | Israel Center, JFed STL News
The Rubin Israel Experience is Accepting Applications for a No-Cost Trip to Israel Join 27- to 45-year-old St. Louisans who have never been to Israel Applications are now open for The Rubin Israel Experience, an all-expense-paid trip for young adults who have never...
Nov 5, 2014 | Israel Center, JFed STL News
The Central Agency for Jewish Education and Jewish Federation of St. Louis announce the availability of Israel Travel Grants for teens and young adults traveling to Israel for a peer-based educational experience. Through the generosity of Jewish Federation, the new...
Oct 14, 2014 | Israel Center, JFed STL News
My husband Scott Emanuel and I were fortunate to join Federation’s 2014 Interfaith Couples Trip to Israel. This was not my first time in Israel but it was the first time for Scott. From my first shehecheyanu in Israel, I had always wanted to return with my...
Aug 5, 2014 | Israel Center, JFed STL News, Miscellaneous
The phrase, “L’Chaim” in Hebrew has new meaning for me after being in Israel on the NYL trip this year. It is a phrase we use when we are celebrating something new, a time of the week, an experience, a life-cycle event, or just a drink with friends. The NYL trip...
Jul 8, 2014 | Israel Center, JFed STL News
Source: JFNA Update on Operation Protective Edge and Federation Response July 9, 2014 Dear Friends, I have just arrived on the ground in Israel. The atmosphere here is what we have grown to expect. Israelis are resolute, focused and committed to both protecting those...
May 12, 2014 | Israel Center, JFed STL News
Congratulations are extended to the 10 young adults chosen to participate in The Rubin Israel Experience for 2014. The all-expense-paid trip for St. Louisans who have never been to Israel is organized and staffed by Jewish Federation of St. Louis and underwritten by...
Mar 20, 2014 | Israel Center, JFed STL News
Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites area adults aged 22 to 45 years to participate in the 2014 National Young Leadership (NYL) Summer Trip to Israel. The trip, which will take place from June 30 through July 7, is a good way to experience incredible sites, touch...
