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Notice of Data Breach
August 7, 2020 Dear Community Member, We are writing to let you know about a data security incident that may have involved you and other members of your family’s personal Federation-related information. This might also involve data of minor children, if you should have any living in your household at this time. This notice is…
St. Louis Jewish Community Flagpole Series
Did you tune in to our recent St. Louis Flagpole gatherings? Sponsored by the Staenberg Family Foundation, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, and Jewish Rock Radio, each of these online musical rallies offered an opportunity to connect with one another, hear from local Jewish families and leaders, and raise our voices together in song….
Help Friends in Need
During this time of need, the world keeps going on. Sadly, many people in our community continue to be affected by illness and need our help. Please see the list below of some of the places you can donate blood or check for transplant information if you hear a friend is in need. DONATE…
A Recap of 6:30 on 6/30
At our Facebook Live event 6:30 on 6/30, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis kicked off the Annual Campaign by taking a look at what makes our community so special and how we can continue to provide support and strength through these unprecedented times.
Slate announced for Federation Board of Directors, virtual Annual Meeting set for Sept. 10
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ 2020 Annual Meeting will be held virtually for the first time this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Sept. 10. Details about how to view the meeting will be forthcoming. Highlighting the meeting will be the nomination of Ambassador…
Pursuing the ideal of justice
By Brian Herstig, President & CEO, Jewish Federation of St. Louis Over Memorial Day weekend, unspeakable actions occurred in my adopted hometown of Minneapolis, shocking and horrifying many into a natural desire to speak out against the recurring injustices. While those statements may make people feel better, they often do little for those impacted. I…
Professional Society to explore medical and legal ethics in the age of COVID-19
The Professional Society of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites you to attend a virtual event via Zoom on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m., presented by the healthcare and legal divisions. The COVID crisis has brought to light many medical and legal ethical issues, among them: The intersection of personal privacy rights and…
Congress Votes to Replenish PPP fund
From JewishTogether.org Last evening, the House of Representatives approved the newest coronavirus aid package. The bill previously passed the Senate on Tuesday. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later today. The bill includes a $250 billion infusion to the recently established Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, plus an added $60 billion for PPP…
Local agencies receive more than $100,000 from Federation’s Community Response Fund
The first round of assistance from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Community Response Fund has already gone to local agencies on the front lines of providing assistance to the most vulnerable people in the Jewish community. More than 360 donors have given to the fund, which was started with a $100,000 donation from Carol…
Federation announces emergency fund to meet needs caused by pandemic
Jewish Federation of St. Louis today announced the creation of a Community Response Fund, designed to raise funds to meet the unprecedented needs created by the COVID-19 outbreak. “Throughout our 119-year history, Federation has always stepped up to meet the challenges to our community. Today, we don’t yet know the scope of the crisis. This…