Dec 12, 2019 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JFNA News
As we prepare for another somber Shabbat, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) wanted to share a few words about the horrific New Jersey kosher supermarket shooting. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the New Jersey...
Dec 11, 2019 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
Longtime museum executive Sandra Harris has been named as the new Executive Director for the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center (HMLC). Harris, who will start Jan. 13, 2020, comes aboard as the Museum celebrates its 25th year. After 30 years away, Harris returned...
Dec 9, 2019 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
The final 2019 Sandra and Mendel Rosenberg Sunday Afternoon Film Series screening will take on the controversial topic of “Is the Holocaust funny?” The Last Laugh, directed by Ferne Pearlstein, looks at the taboo topic of humor, delving deep into pop-culture to...
Dec 9, 2019 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, YPD
Can you believe it’s almost the end of 2019? LollapaJEWza is right around the corner. Come celebrate Hanukkah with over 300 over your friends! We will light the menorah, celebrate being Jewish, and reunite with friends! The best Hanukkah Party in town will take place...
Dec 6, 2019 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News, JProStl
Ten professionals have been chosen as honorees for the 15th Annual JProStl Recognition Luncheon, which takes place Thursday, January 30, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the The J’s Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus Dr. The theme of the program is “The...
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...
Nov 13, 2019 | Community Leadership & Engagement, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
At Jewish overnight camp, kids discover who they are – and who they want to become – while having the time of their lives. They try out new things and find the best versions of themselves. Basketball and soccer? Of course. Sailing and waterskiing? Yes! Music and drama...
Nov 7, 2019 | JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
After a nationwide search, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis has selected Brian Herstig as its next President and CEO. Herstig succeeds Andrew Rehfeld, who left Federation in April to become President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Herstig,...
Nov 6, 2019 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Israel Center, JFed Press Releases, JFed STL News
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is accepting applications for Israel Bound 2020, a three-week trip to Israel bringing together Jewish high school students from the St. Louis community. Participants will have the opportunity to: Explore ancient Jerusalem and modern Tel...
