Oct 12, 2021 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Women's Philanthropy
On Sunday, Oct. 3, Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis installed its Executive Committee and Board for the 2021-2023 term. Laura Fields is the new Chair of Women’s Philanthropy, working with Abby Goldstein (Vice Chair, Engagement), Linda Kusmer...
Nov 10, 2020 | JFed STL News, Women's Philanthropy
Like many things this year, L’Chaim! took on a different form for 2020. Hosted by Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, the L’Chaim! Event on October 27th moved to an online format for the first time and welcomed 925 women—hundreds more attendees...
Nov 25, 2019 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Women's Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a special volunteer opportunity to enhance the holidays for our community members living in care facilities. They will make care packages to be delivered to these individuals for Hanukkah. In order...
Sep 23, 2019 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Women's Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis has elected its Executive Committee and Board for the 2019-2021 term, which began on Sept. 12. Amy Bender-Levy will be the new Chair of Women’s Philanthropy, working with Laura Fields (Vice Chair, Education),...
Aug 23, 2019 | Hear for Good Podcast, Women's Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy’s L’Chaim event returns September 24. The evening of celebration, community, and giving will feature Edie Lutnick, Co-Founder and President of the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund as the keynote speaker. Hear for Good host Karen Sher interviews Stacy...
Aug 6, 2019 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Israel Center, Women's Philanthropy
Written by Cindy Liebson It will be almost impossible to describe this trip to Israel, as our tour guide explains on the bus ride to our hotel tonight. We started the day with a walking tour of beautiful Tel Aviv- a city that embodies in its name and its character the...
Aug 6, 2019 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Women's Philanthropy
Written by Lisa Gottlieb Cytron The women of St. Louis and the rest of the 184 Momentum participants hit the ground running and enjoyed a wonderful tour of Old City Jerusalem. The mix of ancient, holy buildings intermingled with pizza parlors, barber shops, and...
Aug 6, 2019 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Israel Center, Women's Philanthropy
Written by Jen Bernstein It is our second day in Israel and the St. Louis contingent is having a wonderful time. We started our day by going to the Bara Herb factory, where we learned the process of making herbal medicines. Many of us did some damage in their gift...
Mar 1, 2019 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Women's Philanthropy
Lend your hands and your hearts for Purim. Please join us for Pack a Bag of Love, a special community service opportunity to enhance the holidays for our community members that are living in care facilities or homebound. Participants will be making care packages to be...
Feb 1, 2019 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, Women's Philanthropy
Twenty-nine local Jewish women’s organizations will be featured and celebrated during Women’s Philanthropy’s second CommUNITY event. Be inspired by Ruchi Koval, who will speak on “Finding Your Niche,” enjoy a special performance by Kolot Jewish Women’s choir, taste...