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The Work of the JDC

Jun 27, 2019 | Hear for Good Podcast, JFed STL News

When Shaun Goldstone of the JDC came to town recently to connect with members of the Jewish community here, we jumped at the chance to have Shaun on Hear for Good to talk about his work raising the profile of JDC’s humanitarian aid and Jewish renewal programming...
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Israel & Overseas Committee Visit – Day 2

Feb 26, 2019 | Community Impact

Our day began after sunrise with a great Israeli breakfast at Kibbitz Dalia in the Meggido region. We started off with a briefing on the goals, objectives, successes, and challenges from Yok’naem Mayor Alfasi and his team. There is excitement and progress around...
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Israel & Overseas Committee Visit – Day 1

Feb 26, 2019 | Community Impact

Today, the Israel and Overseas Committee began our annual meeting in Israel to ensure that our funding is used with maximal impact and effectiveness. This is our largest group to go to Israel in a while and includes eight volunteers and four staff. Our Board of...
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Lir Blog – December 7, 2018

Dec 7, 2018 | Miscellaneous

Happy Hanukkah everyone!! This week at Sunday school at United Hebrew, we learned about a special event that happened 71 years ago – November 29, 1947 – The Partition Plan. It is the date that The United Nations General Assembly approved a plan for the partition...
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2016 P&A Trip to Israel: Day 3

Mar 2, 2016 | Miscellaneous

A continuation of the Planning & Allocations Trip in Israel … A memorable day in Megiddo on day 3. We met with Ethiopians who thought the rest of the Jews besides themselves were eradicated and they were the sole survivors. Then, they came to Israel and met their...
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2016 P&A Trip to Israel: Day 2

Feb 29, 2016 | Miscellaneous

A continuation of the Planning & Allocations Trip in Israel … Today we we met 4 extraordinary women and one passionate man. The first two women were the Development Director and house mother  for Orr Shalom. Ravit had awakened at 6 am to make strudel and...
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2016 P&A Trip to Israel: Day 1

Feb 29, 2016 | Miscellaneous

Please enjoy this guest blog post from our lay leaders in Israel. Every year, representatives of the Caring for Jews in Need Overseas Subcommittee travel to Israel  with Stephen Cohen, Vice President of Planning and Allocations (P&A). The group visits programs...
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Letter from Hand in Hand

Nov 24, 2014 | Miscellaneous

The recent slaughter of four rabbis in Jerusalem has left our community shaken. The events have led to a variety of responses, some sadly more predictable than others. Our outrage as a people is clear, as is our sorrow for the lives of those so brutally cut down. But...
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Ukraine Letter

Nov 3, 2014 | Miscellaneous

I share with you this update on the situation in Ukraine and our efforts to provide relief. With the winter approaching the situation will intensify for the residents and refugees. Your annual campaign gift provides support for the ongoing work of our overseas...
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From Our Friends at Hand in Hand

Oct 1, 2014 | Miscellaneous

Hand in Hand is a unique educational model in Israel that is leading the way for the successful integration of Jewish and Arab students in shared communities. The program helps to inspire social inclusion and civic equality in Israel by bringing together Jewish and...
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Therapeutic Horse Riding at Beit Uri

Sep 14, 2014 | Miscellaneous

I wanted to share this update on Aviran, a beneficiary of Federation’s support of therapeutic horse riding at Beit Uri, a home for the developmentally disabled in Israel.  The folks at Beit Uri sent a lovely note of thanks to our community—so thanks to everyone who...
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To Our Community

Aug 6, 2014 | Miscellaneous

Last Tuesday evening, we gathered together to show our solidarity with Israel.  Hundreds and hundreds of people showed up to deliver the clear message that we as a community support the people of Israel in this time of need.  To repeat some of what I said that...
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St. Louis in Israel – Circus Edition

Jul 14, 2014 | Miscellaneous

This past week, Circus Harmony’s St. Louis Arches, an inspirational youth circus troupe, traveled to Israel with their Peace Through Pyramids program. This program is a collaboration between Circus Harmony’s St. Louis Arches and the Galilee Circus, a Jewish/Arab youth...
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Congregational Chesed Fund

May 28, 2014 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous

Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the launch of the Congregational Chesed Fund, which will enable senior rabbis to help Jewish individuals with emergency financial assistance. The fund provides $1,000 to each congregational rabbi that can be distributed at...
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Remembering the Past & Moving Forward

Apr 30, 2014 | Miscellaneous

Earlier this month we celebrated the liberation of our people from the bondage of slavery.  During this period with events that unfolded in Kansas City and continue to unfold in Ukraine, we were reminded that our history is not always past. The story of the...
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Jewish Community Study Launches

Mar 14, 2014 | Community Impact, JFed STL News

Data collected will help inform community planning, allocations and programming efforts for Jewish agencies and organizations for the next decade Visit JFedSTL.org/CountMeIn Jewish Federation of St. Louis, in conjunction with local synagogues and other Jewish...
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Why I Give: Michael Staenberg

Jan 8, 2014 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous

Michael Staenberg was raised in a family of modest means. But his parents didn’t use that as an excuse not to support their community.  They felt lucky to have a roof over their heads and food on the table. “They taught us that it is important to give to...
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Why I Give: Susan Mlynarczyk

Nov 13, 2013 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous

Susan Mlynarczyk gives because she hopes that she can make a difference.  “Hopefully, by volunteering and giving, I can help make the community a little bit better,” she says. “I give to certain charities that I believe do really good things, but with Federation I am...
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Whose Life Are You Going to Change?

Aug 21, 2013 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous

You have the power to make a difference in this world. $24 can clean 88-year-old Ruth’s apartment at Covenant House so she can remain at home while recovering from an injury. $50 can feed the family of St. Louisan Marjorie, who lost her job. $160 can heat Mario’s home...
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Director of NEXTGen St. Louis

Jul 1, 2013 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous

Director of NEXTGen St. Louis The Jewish Federation of St. Louis mobilizes the Jewish community and its human and financial resources to preserve and enhance Jewish life in St. Louis, Israel and around the world. We currently have a position open in our Planning &...
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Disabilities & Our Community

May 20, 2013 | Miscellaneous

Disabilities support is essential to the creation of decent and just communities.  Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1991, all aspects of American society have been sensitized to these issues.  Our sidewalk curbs are cut to allow...
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Thrive Live Recap

May 1, 2013 | Miscellaneous

On Sunday, April 28, Federation held the “Thrive LIVE!” gala, thanking donors and celebrating the community, with entertainment by Jason Alexander (from Seinfeld). The event also marked the retirement of my predecessor, Barry Rosenberg. Barry devoted 35 years in...
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Follow up on the Gaza Crisis – 2013

Jan 15, 2013 | Miscellaneous

Below, I share with you the recent summary of JFNA’s relief efforts in the south of Israel during the Gaza crisis in November. Our community raised over $61,000 in emergency relief to support these efforts.  For more information on the projects that were funded,...
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Jewish Loan Association

Dec 19, 2012 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous

Need a Loan? Turn to the Jewish Community for Help Through JF&CS, Federation’s Jewish Loan Association gives zero-interest loans to Jews in our community and to employees of Jewish agencies on the Millstone Campus. Bob L (not his real name) needed a loan quickly. ...
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The Situation in Gaza

Nov 16, 2012 | Miscellaneous

Dear Friends, The situation emerging in Israel is very fluid, and I want to bring the community up to date as quickly as possible. An earlier statement has been issued by our partner agency JCRC. After four days of rocket attacks by Hamas in southern Israel, the IDF...
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To Jews As Jews and As Jews to All

Nov 13, 2012 | Miscellaneous

Dear Friends, Soon after Superstorm Sandy hit the eastern seaboard, Jewish Federation of St. Louis opened a relief fund to support its victims. As we have described in our appeals, every dollar sent to us will be distributed to organizations that have been identified...
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Stephen Fisher

Nov 7, 2012 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous

Stephen Fisher survived the Joplin tornado, but lost everything, including his job. Jewish Federation came to his rescue. Our community also raised more than $52,000 to help victims. It’s just one of the many services Jewish Federation does best – to convene the...
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Michelle Siler

Oct 25, 2012 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous

Two mornings a week, Michelle Siler, 49, drops her father, Merle Friedman, 86, off at the Adult Day Center at the JCC at 9 a.m. Her husband, Patrick, picks him up at 4 p.m. The JCC Adult Day Center gives Michelle, a costume designer, some relief during the day. With...
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Lee Wielansky

Oct 25, 2012 | Community Impact, Miscellaneous

“Life has changed so much in terms of how people view their Judaism,” explained Lee Wielansky, 61, a St. Louis entrepreneur. “Everyone gets so caught up in their busy lives they tend to forget what’s important,” Wielansky said, who is guilty of this himself at times....
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