Category: Israel Center

Picture Yourself in Israel

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...

Ed Reggi

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...

Rachel Weiss

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...

Operation Protective Edge: A Federation Update

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...