Dec 5, 2018 | Federation News, Israel Center, Press Releases
Day 3: Caesarea, Shfar’am, and Tiberias We started today at Leket, Israel’s largest food redistribution program. Leket’s partnerships in agriculture, tourism, and the business community allow them to use excess food and fresh produce to feed vulnerable...
Dec 5, 2018 | Federation News, Israel Center, Press Releases
Day 1: Jaffa and Tel Aviv Reflections From Representative Crystal Quade Goal of hybrid is to make the world a better and safer place, which is the same goal we have as Legislators. It has been interesting to continue to realize we left from Newark, which is the...
Dec 4, 2018 | Federation News, Israel Center, Press Releases
Day 2: Beersheba and Tel Aviv Today we started early on our journey to Ben Gurion University in the Negev desert. We had an opportunity to visit with cutting-edge scientists using technology to solve real-world problems. The work at BGU is ground breaking in...
Nov 20, 2018 | Federation News, PJ Library, Press Releases
PJ Library has hired three Parent Ambassadors, whose job will be welcoming families with young children to the Jewish community and connecting them with other young families. Abby Goldstein, Aleeza Granote, and MaryAnne Smyly Sabin all have young families and also...
Nov 14, 2018 | Community Impact, 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 14, 2018 | Federation News, Israel Center, Press Releases
Israel Bound is a three-week summer Israel experience for St. Louis teens in 10th-12th grade. The trip will take place June 3-26, 2019, with the group traveling throughout the country while exploring Israel’s rich history, culture and natural beauty. Time is spent...
Nov 8, 2018 | Federation News, Israel Center, Press Releases
Spots are filling up fast for the 2019 Show Me Israel Community Mission. Participate in one of four unique, customized tracks, and see Israel through your preferred lens: A Culinary Taste; Hi-Tech & Innovation; Politics & History; or Arts & Culture. And...
Oct 30, 2018 | Federation News, Press Releases
The deadliest act of anti-Semitism in North American history requires the greatest act of solidarity. That’s why the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is joining with major religious streams for a Solidarity Shabbat this Friday night or Saturday morning. Solidarity...
Oct 29, 2018 | Federation News, Press Releases
Yesterday morning at around 11 am local time, 11 people lost their lives in what is believed to be the single worst assault on Jews in United States history. The oldest was Rose Mallinger, 97. The youngest was David Rosenthal, 54. Like some of the other victims both...
Oct 28, 2018 | Federation News, Press Releases
A community vigil against hate will take place today at 3 pm at The J (2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur, MO). People of all faiths are encouraged to show their support for the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, which claimed 11 lives. A wide...
