Interest: Israel Trips
Rachel Pereles
Rachel Pereles has always been passionate about Federation. “Federation has touched every part of my life—from JCC summer camps to youth groups to going to Israel to Hillel on my…
Join us at the GA: Deadline August 1
We have a dynamic group interested in joining our community on a mission to the Jewish Federation of North America’s 2013 General Assembly in Jerusalem. Our mission will give participants…
When Families Visit Mishpuche
JCC St. Louis and Temple Atlanta Family Missions Visit Yokneam- Megiddo (Story reprinted with permission from Partnership2Gether. See original story here.) Bernice Malka, Living Bridge Coordinator Working together at Oranim school…
CAJE Teacher Xchange
Recently, art teacher Suzanne Burack put together a project for the kindergartners and first and second graders who were studying Jerusalem at Temple Emanuel. Although it was not the first…
Building Jewish Identity: Jen Kaslow
When Jen Kaslow was growing up, she felt a little confused and not completely connected to her Jewish roots. “My husband, David’s Jewish identity was an integral part of his…
St. Louis 8th Graders Visit Israeli Partnership Region High School
(Story reprinted with permission from Partnership2Gether. See original story here.) On the morning of Remembrance Day a group of teens from Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School in St. Louis were…
Israel Trip Highlights
Last week, I returned from my first visit to Israel in my new capacity as Exec. My visit had three main objectives: to introduce me to key policy decision makers…
Rubin Israel Experience Expands Age Range for No-Cost Israel Trip
In its sixth year, the trip is now accepting applications for 27- to 45 year-olds Applications are now open for the sixth “Rubin Israel Experience,” an all-expense-paid trip for young…
Morrie & Miki Zimring
Ever since their three grandchildren went on Birthright Israel trips, this important Federation-supported program has occupied a special place in the Jewish hearts and lives of Morrie and Miki Zimring….