Interfaith couples offered a chance to experience Israel
Jewish community members and their spouses/partners who identify as an interfaith couple are invited to travel to Israel from May 12 to 21, 2019. Supported by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the generosity of Stuart and Susie Zimmerman, this highly subsidized trip is open to eight couples. This trip is designed to engage couples…
St. Louis Women’s Mission to Israel Learning…Leading…Community
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is thrilled to announce that, thanks to the generosity of the Staenberg Family Foundation, we are continuing our partnership with the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project (JWRP) to offer women with children under 18 years old a 10-day journey through Israel. Preceding the JWRP Momentum Journey, the group will spend two…
10 St. Louisans 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 35 to 50 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…
Take the Trip of a Lifetime with The Rubin Israel Experience
Applications are now open for The Rubin Israel Experience, an all-expense paid trip for Jewish St. Louisans ages 35-50 years old who have never been to Israel. The Rubin Israel Experience will bring the 10th group of “Rubinites” to Israel on October 28-November 7, 2018. More information, detailed criteria and applications are available at RubinIsrael.org through…
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 2018 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 Next Summer
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is accepting applications for Israel Bound 2018, 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 Float in the Dead Sea Climb Masada at sunrise Raft the Jordan River Ride a…
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…