Oct 25, 2012 | Community Impact, Federation News, 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 12, 2012 | Federation News, YPD
The Young Professionals Division is ready to celebrate! Jewish Federation’s young adults (22-40 years old) will host a jazzy cocktail party at the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis on Saturday, November 10 from 8-11pm. The party, one of YPD’s largest signature events of the...
Oct 11, 2012 | Federation News, Miscellaneous, PJ Library
Michelle Hoberman, CEO and President of Effortless Events by Michelle, is a huge fan of many of Jewish Federation’s programs, projects and activities for our children and families. One of her favorites is the PJ Library program which sends free monthly Jewish-themed...
Oct 11, 2012 | Federation News, Miscellaneous, PJ Library, YPD
Dana Emmenegger, 33, an account director, has connected to Jewish Federation in different ways as her life has evolved. Initially, just out of college, she wanted to meet other young St. Louis Jewish adults and joined Jewish Federation’s Young Professionals Division....
Oct 3, 2012 | Community Impact, Federation 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...
Sep 14, 2012 | Federation News
The program for board members, professionals and volunteers features a powerful roster of speakers. Sign up now. Begins Mon., Oct. 15, through late spring, 2013, at the Federation Kopolow Building IMPACT: Enhancing Organizational Leadership, a series for board...
Sep 5, 2012 | Federation News, Israel Center, Miscellaneous
Ever since their three grandchildren went on Birthright Israel trips, this important Federation-supported program has occupied a special place in the Jewish hearts and lives of Morrie and Miki Zimring. So, when Federation initiated the idea of a St. Louis only trip,...
Aug 28, 2012 | Federation News
With college tuition on a steady rise, families and students continue the struggle to make ends meet. In an effort to ease the burden, the Jewish Community Foundation awards annual scholarships and loans to St. Louis undergrad and graduate students. This year, 8...
Aug 23, 2012 | Federation News
Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D. will deliver the keynote address and highlight his new vision for our community. Barry Rosenberg to step down from the helm after 19 years. Young leadership award presented; Goldstein Professional Service recipients announced As we approach the...
Aug 22, 2012 | Federation News, Israel Center, Miscellaneous
For Daniel Platschek, 30, an international finance specialist with Berry-Wehmiller Company, the 2012 St. Louis Jewish Federation Rubin Israel Experience, was transformative. This is an annual no cost trip for Jewish adults aged 27-40. The trip’s mission, to inspire...
