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Update: St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is making great strides toward creating a world-class facility for our community and the region. At this time, an internal change is taking place and Donald (Don) Hannon has elected to step down as Interim Executive Director. “This is the key time to have the niche, subject matter…
Federation’s new Center for Legacy Giving announces a Legacy Society
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is launching a new Legacy Society through its new Center for Legacy Giving. The Center offers assistance for those who wish to include Federation in their estate plans (wills and bequests), establishing endowments (forever gifts), life income gifts, and donor advised funds. “Many members of our community have already made…
Extended Term for Greg Yawitz as Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis
From Gerry P. Greiman, Jewish Federation of St. Louis Immediate Past Chair As the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Immediate Past Board Chair and Nominating Committee Chair, I am pleased to announce, on behalf of Federation’s Board of Directors and Nominating Committee that Greg Yawitz has been asked to extend his term as the current…
St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum to Host ‘Why This Matters’ Speaker Series
Series will include programs on antisemitism, Holocaust education, media literacy, and the Museum’s ongoing expansion (St. Louis, July 8, 2021) – Today, the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum announced a series of upcoming virtual programs entitled, “Why This Matters.” The series will examine crucial issues relevant to the Museum’s mission to use the history…
Operation Guardians of the Walls: Update May 21, 2021
From the Desk of Mark Wilf and Eric D. Fingerhut Dear Friends, We are reminded in the Book of Psalms that the “guardian of Israel” never “slumbers nor sleeps.” I know you agree that we in the Federation system can do no less at this critical time. Last Thursday, we wrote to you about…
An Important Message from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis
We are all living through a historic and momentous time in regard to our country’s reckoning with its history around race. Our tradition teaches us that it is not our responsibility to finish the work of perfecting the world, but we are not free to desist from it either. As an organization, the Jewish Federation…
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day Events 2021
The Jewish community has a variety of events scheduled in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Here are some you may be interested in attending virtually: Jewish Federations of North America In Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we are recommitting ourselves to acts of service. Below is a list of…
A Message from Federation and the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
We, along with you, watched with shock the events at our nation’s Capitol this week. For more than 120 years, we have taken steps in support of Judaism’s ancient tradition of tikkun olam, repairing the world. One of those steps has been our role as a convener. During this pandemic, we have called our community…
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…