Jan 2, 2020 | Federation News, Israel Center, Press Releases
A gift from the St. Louis community will provide grants to teens and young adults to help them experience Israel. The Israel Travel Grants are $1,500 for a year-long program, $1,000 for a semester-long program, and $750 for a short-term program Open to St. Louis teens...
Dec 12, 2019 | Federation News, Press Releases
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 | Federation News, Press Releases
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 | Federation News, Press Releases
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, Federation News, Press Releases, 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, Federation News, JProStl, Press Releases
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 | Federation News, Press Releases, 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, Federation News, Press Releases
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 | Federation News, Press Releases
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,...
