May 5, 2014 | Federation News
After a national search started in January of this year, Jewish Federation of St. Louis has appointed Debbie Chase to serve as its Vice President of Development. Chase comes to the position with over 20 years of experience in fundraising in the fields of health and...
Apr 29, 2014 | Federation News
The Thirsty Thursday series, one of the most anticipated event series hosted by the Young Professionals Division of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is back by popular demand. The free happy hours, which give Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s the chance to meet,...
Apr 28, 2014 | Federation News, JProStl
JProStl has announced the new board for 2014–2015. This year marks the 10th anniversary for JPro, the association for staff who work in Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis. Officers include president Rabbi Levi Landa of Chabad and vice presidents Michelle...
Apr 23, 2014 | Federation News, JProStl, Millstone Institute
Opportunity to “Strike It Lucky” with other professionals working in St. Louis Jewish organizations JProStl, an association for professionals who work in Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis, will end its programming year with “Strike It Lucky,” Wednesday, May 7...
Apr 23, 2014 | Federation News, YPD
Young Jewish couples are invited to enjoy sweets with their sweeties at the fourth event in the Young Professionals Division (YPD) of Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Date Night Series. Couples of all types in their 20s and 30s—married, dating, LGBT, etc.—will gather...
Apr 8, 2014 | Community Impact, Federation News
Jewish Federation of St. Louis announces the launch of the Congregational Chesed Fund, which will enable senior rabbis to help Jewish individuals with emergency financial assistance. The fund provides $1,000 to each congregational rabbi that can be distributed at...
Apr 2, 2014 | Federation News
The St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC), a program that supports the healthy aging of older adults in their homes, received a $4,500 grant from the Women’s Auxiliary for the Jewish Aged (formerly the Auxiliary, JCA) to support its member taxi...
Apr 2, 2014 | Federation News, Women's Philanthropy
Sherri Frank Weintrop has been named the local recipient of the 2014 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award, which will be presented at the International Lion of Judah Conference in New York City in September. The award, named for the founders of the program, honors...
Mar 31, 2014 | Federation News, YPD
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Young Professionals Division (YPD) is holding a community service day to benefit seniors in the St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC). YPD members will gather on Sunday, May 4 to help with yard work around the homes...
Mar 20, 2014 | Federation News
St. Louis NORC members enter nursing homes at less than half the rate of the national average The St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) is commemorating its 10th anniversary in 2014, and two big events are planned to celebrate a decade of...