Interest: Philanthropy
Overview of 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, I write to provide an overview of some of the key accomplishments of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis this year. The support of…
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Launches SPREAD THE LIGHT 2.0 Website to Encourage Families to Give Their Kids the Gift of Giving this Chanukah
Update on 9/10/2018: The SPREAD THE LIGHT website is no longer live. If you have any questions about the site please reach out to us. Jewish Federation of St. Louis…
Step Up and Out for a Sole-ful Evening with Women’s Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis will host an evening of celebration, community and giving featuring Jane Weitzman of Stuart Weitzman Shoes. The event, L’Chaim Soul to Sole,…
Syrian Refugee Crisis
Dear Community, I would like to bring to your attention the following memo regarding the Syrian Refugee Crisis. JCRC is working closely with regional partners to quickly explore what work…
Board of Directors Statement
Statement of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis Board of Directors on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Approved by the Board of Directors, August 31, 2015 Over the past…
An update on Nepal
As you may have heard, another earthquake hit Nepal this morning. This undoubtedly compounds the issues Nepal is facing following the earthquake that killed more than 8,000 people less than…
Statement by Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky
The situation over the last two days in Israel has been weighing on many of our hearts. As thousands gathered in Israel to protest the treatment of Ethiopians one could…
Washington University recognizes Berry-Elbert’s leadership
Last week we received the news that Karen Berry-Elbert has received the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Award for Excellence in Service to Older Adults from the Center for…
Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library Executive Director’s Retirement Celebrated by the Community
After 30 years at the helm of the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library, Executive Director, Barbara Raznick is retiring; effective May 15, 2015. Raznick’s service to the Jewish community was…
Women’s Philanthropy mission trip to Chicago
Women’s Philanthropy recently returned from a meaningful mission trip to Chicago filled with Jewish learning and bonding. Highlights of the trip included a tour of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and…