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Announcing JProStL Board for 2024-25

May 22, 2024 | Federation News, JProStl, Press Releases

Sarah Z. Levinson (JFS), past president of JProStL has announced the board for 2024-25. JProStL, an initiative of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is the professional association for staff who work at 50 nonprofits affiliated with the St. Louis Jewish community.

Women’s Philanthropy Installs New Chair and Board

Feb 7, 2024 | Federation News, Press Releases, Women's Philanthropy

On Sunday, February 4, Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis installed their Executive Committee and Board for the 2024-2026 term.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis Relaunching Interest-free Loan Program that Began in 1912

Apr 19, 2023 | Federation News, Press Releases

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has relaunched its interest-free loan program for the Jewish community of St. Louis. The loan program was first established in 1912 and became part of the Jewish Federation in 1942.

Newmark to Head Jewish Federation of St. Louis Board

May 20, 2022 | Federation News, Press Releases

Robert (Bob) Newmark has been nominated as Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, to succeed current chair, Greg Yawitz. Bob will be formally presented for election at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Board of Directors’ meeting in December and take office on January 1, 2023.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis awards first round of interfaith and inclusion mini-grants in 2022

Apr 20, 2022 | Community Impact, Federation News, Press Releases

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis completed its first round of interfaith and inclusion mini-grants awarded to two local community partners in April 2022. The goal of these mini-grants is to create a more welcoming and inclusive St. Louis Jewish community for Jewish...

JProStL gathers professional community for camp-themed “S’more than a Feeling” event

Apr 20, 2022 | Federation News, JProStl, Press Releases

JProStL’s Annual End of Year Event, S’more than a Feeling, will take place in-person on Tuesday, May 17, from 3 to 4:30 pm at The J’s Staenberg Family Complex Outdoor Day Camp Pavilion. Participants will network, practice team building skills, get creative and enjoy...

Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged announces new guidelines for 2022 grants

Apr 7, 2022 | Community Impact, Federation News, Press Releases

The Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is now accepting applications for its 2022 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations.

JProStL Announces 2022-23 Board

Mar 30, 2022 | Federation News, Press Releases

Randi Schenberg, Past President of JProStL has announced the new board for 2022-23. JProStL, an initiative of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is the professional association for staff who work at 50 nonprofits throughout the St. Louis Jewish community. Sarah...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis to Honor Award Winners at “Here. For Good.” Celebration

Mar 28, 2022 | Federation News, Press Releases

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the upcoming presentation of three prestigious awards. Patty Bloom and Karen Sher will receive the Fred A. Goldstein Professional Leadership Award and Abby Goldstein and Dalia Oppenheimer will receive the David N. and Roselin Grosberg Volunteer Young Leadership Award. Luxco will receive the RubinBrown Corporate Leadership Award.

Millstone Leadership Initiatives to offer Elevating Skills for Community Leadership Series

Mar 8, 2022 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Federation News, Millstone Institute, Press Releases

Through the Millstone Leadership Initiatives, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is offering a three-part series on Elevating Skills for Community Leadership open to all Board members, professionals, and volunteer leaders at Jewish organizations. The purpose of this...

Sababa returns to Washington University on September 18

Jan 25, 2022 | Federation News, Press Releases

Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the J announced today that the area’s largest Jewish arts and culture festival will take place Sept. 18, 2022, at Andrew and Ann Tisch Park on the east entrance of the Washington University campus.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis and partners to present mental health trainings

Jan 24, 2022 | Community Impact, Federation News, Press Releases

Jewish Federation of St. Louis and supporting partners will be presenting workshop opportunities focused on Jewish mental wellness. The workshops are part of Federation’s efforts to improve our community’s ability to respond to mental health challenges during the pandemic and beyond.

Kranzberg Family Foundation Awards $74,000 to Jewish Youth and Young Adult Programs in 14th Year

Jan 14, 2022 | Community Impact, Federation News, Press Releases

The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is announcing its 2022 commitment of $74,000 in grants to 17 local Jewish organizations. The Foundation received requests totaling over $166,000 this cycle. Established through...

Jewish Federation of St. Louis Announcement

Jan 11, 2022 | Federation News, Press Releases

Today, Julie Gibbs announced she is leaving her position as Vice President of Development at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis to become the Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. With the move, Gibbs’ career is coming...

Applications open soon for academic scholarships, loans

Jan 4, 2022 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Federation News, Press Releases

Jewish Federation of St. Louis distributes a number of academic scholarships and interest-free loans to St. Louis area students. These scholarships are open to residents of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, with a preference given to Jewish applicants. The...

LollapaJEWza returns in person at The Last Hotel

Dec 6, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Federation News, Press Releases, YPD

Can you believe it has been two years since our last LollapaJEWza? YPD’s 10th Annual LollapaJEWza will take place at The Last Hotel, 1501 Washington Ave., in downtown St. Louis. This is your chance to reunite with friends and celebrate being Jewish at the best party...

Jewish Community Joins Together for ‘Shine A Light,’ an Unprecedented Coalition to Spotlight Antisemitism

Nov 22, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Federation News, Press Releases

New major nationwide initiative addresses rising antisemitism through education, partnerships, advocacy, and media. Five local Jewish organizations are joining with a coalition of over 60 North American Jewish and non-Jewish organizations and corporations to launch...

JProStL seeks nominations for Peer Recognition, Partnership awards

Nov 2, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Federation News, JProStl, Press Releases

JProStL, the association dedicated to supporting professionals working at Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis, is now accepting nominations for the Annual JProStL Peer Recognition Awards and the Annual JProStL Partnership Award. Nominations are due by Monday,...

Professionals invited to explore workplace culture

Nov 1, 2021 | Community Leadership & Engagement, Federation News, JProStl, Press Releases

“Light Up Our Work: Creating a Thriving Workplace Culture,” a JProStL program for staff who work at Jewish organizations, congregations, and schools will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 1, from noon to 1 pm, by Zoom. The program will be facilitated by Mark S. Young and...

European Heritage Experience will visit iconic sites

Oct 28, 2021 | Federation News, Press Releases, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Next summer, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum will present a memorable 12-day European Heritage Experience with stops in Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. The trip will take place June 27-July 10, 2022....

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 9, Our Last Day

Oct 18, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Mike Perry Waking up, I am sure we all shared the same sentiment; how can it be our last day? This group, which started as seven strangers, had now explored the Old City of Jaffa, shopped in the shuks of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, rode Segways, and explored...

Staenberg Family Foundation Awards over $60,000 in Anything Grants

Oct 14, 2021 | Community Impact, Federation News, Press Releases

Eighteen local Jewish organizations have been granted almost $62,000 in this year’s round of Anything GrantsTM funding. This year, 28 applications were received, representing nearly $110,000 in funding requests. The projects being funded include upgrades to technology...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 8

Oct 13, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Seth Albin Today, we started with another wonderful Israeli breakfast and had our PCR tests in anticipation of coming home. After breakfast, we hopped on the bus and headed to the Max Rayne Hand in Hand School Jerusalem, which was opened in 1998. On the way...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 7

Oct 13, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Todd Nissenholtz Today was an extremely busy, educational, and relaxing day! We started out at Masada, where we learned the history of the mountain fortress and the attack of the Romans who overtook the Jews, but not before the Jews committed mass suicide...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 6

Oct 13, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written Jennifer Lederman There is no better way to spend Shabbat than in Jerusalem. After an amazing, breakfast we started our day by walking to meet Rabbi Shimon for a tour of synagogues in the area. Along the way our conversant and very knowledgeable tour guide...

Women’s Philanthropy installs executive committee and board

Oct 12, 2021 | Federation News, Press Releases, 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...

Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute to accept applications for Holocaust education funding

Oct 11, 2021 | Federation News, Press Releases, St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum

Today, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum announced the opening of the fall funding cycle for the Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute. Interested individuals and organizations can apply for funds of up to $5,000 on the Institute’s online...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 5

Oct 11, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Lea-Rachel Kosnik The morning, began with an early breakfast and checkout from our cabins at Kibbutz Dalia in Yokneam, then it was onto the bus for our drive to Jerusalem! On the way we learned important history from our guide, Yona, aided by his...

Applications open for Kranzberg Family Foundation grants

Oct 8, 2021 | Community Impact, Federation News, Press Releases

The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, will be accepting applications for its 2022 funding cycle until Nov. 11. Established through a generous commitment from Ken Kranzberg, the Foundation’s purpose is to...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 4

Oct 8, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Risa Brown Wow! What a day we had today. We started our morning off with a tour of Kibbutz Dalia. Moshe was our amazing tour guide. He has lived on the Kibbutz his whole life. Kibbutz Dalia started in 1939, and he was born in 1941. Next, we went to the...

New Federation mini-grants will address mental health concerns faced by young adults

Oct 7, 2021 | Community Impact, Federation News, Press Releases

Jewish Federation of St. Louis is accepting applications for mini-grants for pilot projects that focus on building resilience and community connection among Jewish young adults during the pandemic and beyond. “Mental health issues among young adults in the St. Louis...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 3

Oct 7, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Risa Brown As sad as we were to leave Tel Aviv, we were excited for our next experience. After another delicious breakfast, we headed to Rabin Square Memorial. Yona shared the history of this monument with us as well as the legacy of Prime Minister Yitzhak...

The Rubin Israel Experience – Days 1 & 2

Oct 6, 2021 | The Rubin Israel Experience

Written by Helen Petty After a 7 am flight from St. Louis, a six-hour layover in Newark , plus one overnight 10 hour flight to Tel Aviv on the biggest airplane I’ve ever seen we finally made it to Israel! It took some time to get out of the airport because of the new...

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