JProStl debuts series focusing on career by age and stage
JProStl, the professional association for staff who work throughout the St. Louis Jewish community, is launching a new series, Sharing the Journey. Throughout the summer, staff are invited to choose a session that best fits with their age and career stage. Each discussion will be led by a rabbi/Jewish educator and one or more professional…
Jewish Federation of St. Louis seeks applications, nominations for CEO position
Jewish Federation of St. Louis, the Jewish community’s central community-building, planning, and philanthropic organization, has begun inviting nominations and applications for the position of President and CEO. Reporting to the Chairman and the Board of Directors, the President/CEO provides strategic vision and leadership for the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and its 60 employees, empowering…
Hosts, attendees sought for Share Shabbat
JProStl invites staff who work in the Jewish community to come together for Share Shabbat, in-home Shabbat dinners hosted by colleagues around the community on Friday, May 17. Recognizing the importance of Shabbat within Jewish life and the diversity of the professional community, the experience is planned for staff of all backgrounds and faiths, with…
All staff working in Jewish community invited to explore ‘The Science of Happiness’
Tim Bono, a psychologist and faculty member in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, will discuss “The Science of Happiness” with staff who work throughout the St. Louis Jewish community on May 22. Bono is a nationally recognized expert on the subject of happiness and has won several teaching…
Applications open for 7th cohort of Millstone Fellows
Applications are now open for the 7th cohort of Millstone Fellows, a collaborative model of leadership development for emerging and established leaders in the St. Louis Jewish community. Valuing effective leadership as being essential to ensuring a strong and united Jewish community, Fellows integrates Jewish learning with general leadership skill building so that participants will…
JProSTL will end its year with Community Feud game
It’s time to play the JProStl Community Feud! JProStl’s Annual “End of Year” Event will feature a Family Feud-style game where contestants will try to guess the audience survey answers submitted by members of the Jewish community. Find out the top answers for questions such as “what is the favorite staff lounge leftover for Jewish…
Midwest Innocence Project presents ‘Exonerated: Justice, justice shall you pursue’
Imagine spending decades in prison for a crime you didn’t commit. The Midwest Innocence Project seeks to set free those who, through wrongful convictions, end up as victims of our criminal justice system. On April 28, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Professional Society and the Jewish Community Relations Council will present a rare opportunity…
JProStl Annual Luncheon, Awards Coming January 31
Honorees have been announced for the Annual JProStl Recognition Luncheon, which will take place Thursday, January 31, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at The J’s Staenberg Family Complex. The theme of the program is “The Future is Bright: Highlighting the Work of Our Professionals.” Recipients were chosen by a committee of JProStl leadership and…
Taste of Our Jewish Community Forum Seeks Young Professionals
All young professionals with the skills and passion to be influential in the Jewish community are invited to take part in “Taste of Our Jewish Community,” a unique four-course forum designed to enrich their knowledge of the community. The first course, “Setting the Table,” will take place Tuesday, November 6. Participants will find out what…
JProStl Peer Recognition and Partnership Award Nominations are due October 31
JProStl, the association dedicated to supporting professionals working at Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis, is now accepting nominations for the 14th Annual JProStl Peer Recognition Awards and the 4th Annual JProStl Partnership Award. The theme for the event is “The Future is Bright: Highlighting the Work of Our Professional Community.” Nominations can be submitted by any staff…