Aug 4, 2020 | Community Impact, JFed STL News
When COVID-19 began affecting the St. Louis community in March of 2020, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis created the Community Response Fund to support community members and Jewish institutions in need. As of July 2020, Federation has invested nearly $225,000 to...
Jul 22, 2020 | Community Impact, Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed STL News
Did you tune in to our recent St. Louis Flagpole gatherings? Sponsored by the Staenberg Family Foundation, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, and Jewish Rock Radio, each of these online musical rallies offered an opportunity to connect with one another, hear from...
Jul 16, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
During this time of need, the world keeps going on. Sadly, many people in our community continue to be affected by illness and need our help. Please see the list below of some of the places you can donate blood or check for transplant information if you hear a friend...
Jul 13, 2020 | Community Impact, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
The Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is now again accepting applications for its 2020 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations. The 2020 process was placed on hold as a result...
Jul 7, 2020 | Community Impact, Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
At our Facebook Live event 6:30 on 6/30, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis kicked off the Annual Campaign by taking a look at what makes our community so special and how we can continue to provide support and strength through these unprecedented times. Here for Good...
Jun 22, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ 2020 Annual Meeting will be held virtually for the first time this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Sept. 10. Details about how to view the meeting will be forthcoming. Highlighting...
Jun 19, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
Black lives matter. We begin here with this most fundamental acknowledgement of the inherent worth of your existence, the recognition of your most basic humanity, and the fact that we are all created in the image of the divine (b’tselem elohim). And we say this with a...
Jun 11, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
By Brian Herstig, President & CEO, Jewish Federation of St. Louis Over Memorial Day weekend, unspeakable actions occurred in my adopted hometown of Minneapolis, shocking and horrifying many into a natural desire to speak out against the recurring injustices. While...
Jun 3, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is seeking nominations for two annual awards – one honoring professionals working for a Jewish community organization and the other honoring volunteer leaders in the Jewish community who are age 45 or younger. 2020 Fred A. Goldstein...
Apr 24, 2020 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Professional Society
The Professional Society of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites you to attend a virtual event via Zoom on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m., presented by the healthcare and legal divisions. The COVID crisis has brought to light many medical and legal ethical...
