Important Update from Israel
Today, I visited an innovative community project in Lod. You may know the city because it’s where the airport is located. Or you may know the city as Lyida, whose poignant and tragic history was captured in Ari Shavit’s book “My Promised Land.” It is reputed to be the oldest city in Israel with Neolithic…
Jewish Federation Offers Interfaith Couples Mission to Israel
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is excited to offer a special opportunity for Jewish community members and their spouses or partners who identify as an interfaith couple to experience Israel. This unique trip is designed to engage couples with Israel and understand the importance of the land, culture, people and economy from the perspective of…
Jewish Federation Announces Inception of Shinshinim Program
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is pleased to announce the inception of the Shinshinim program in the St. Louis community. A “shinshin” is an 18-year-old Israeli emissary who defers their army service for one year to volunteer in Jewish communities abroad with the goal of educating people of all ages about Israel and Israeli culture….
Scholarship Opportunities for Teen Travel to Israel
Jewish Federation of St. Louis, through the Israel Center, announces the availability of several grants and scholarships for teens and young adults traveling to Israel in 2017 on a peer-based educational experience. Israel Travel Grant – Open to all teens and young adults, the award is based on length of stay in Israel; $750 for…
Picture Yourself in Israel
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is accepting applications for Israel Bound 2017, a three-week trip to Israel bringing together Jewish high school students from around the community. Participants will have the opportunity to: Explore ancient Jerusalem and modern Tel Aviv Climb Masada at sunrise Ride a camel in the Negev Desert and sleep in a…
St. Louis Women’s Mission to Israel Learning…Leading…Community
Jewish Federation of St. Louis and AISH HaTorah of St. Louis announced today 37 women that will be traveling to Israel as part of the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project (JWRP) St. Louis Women’s Mission. JWRP was established in 2008 by eight diverse women in the Washington D.C. area who saw a deep need to create…
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Plans Community Mission to Israel
Join the Jewish Community of St. Louis in Israel for a one-of-a-kind journey. Jewish Federation of St. Louis is planning “Show Me Israel”, with four ways to see the country February 26-March 6, 2017. The specialized tracks include: The Flavors of Israel: Immerse yourself in the Israeli food scene through Israeli Cooking Classes, Milk and…
10 Community Leaders Accepted to The Rubin Israel Experience
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the next cohort of “Rubinites” who will embark on The Rubin Israel Experience, an all-expense-paid trip for St. Louisans 27 to 45 years old who have never been to Israel. The 10-day trip brings together a diverse group of young adults for a life-changing journey, packing in activities…
2016 P&A Trip to Israel: Day 2
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 apple tarts and the house was redolent with the…
2016 P&A Trip to Israel: Day 1
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 that are funded through the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, as well as new and…