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Tzedek, tzedek tirdof-Justice, justice you shall pursue
Dear Friends, As Jews, we are no strangers to adversity. In Parashat Shoftim, we are reminded: “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof” “Justice, justice you shall pursue.” This is not a passive command. It is a charge to act boldly and with integrity in the face of injustice. We are...
Joint Community Statement: Attack on Members of our Community
August 5, 2025 As American Jewish organizations and proud St. Louisans, we condemn in the strongest terms the attack on members of our community last night. This is more than vandalism; it is a hateful act of intimidation and only the latest example of what happens...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Introduces Impact Grants
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Introduces Impact Grants New program creates timely, targeted, and collaborative funding options to support community initiatives St. Louis, Mo. – In response to the unique and growing opportunities to create a more vibrant Jewish...
Social Media Policy and Guidelines of Engagement
Purpose Jewish Federation of St. Louis uses social media to engage our community, share ourmission, foster dialogue, and inspire support for Jewish life in St. Louis, in Israel, andaround the world. These guidelines are designed to ensure our social media...
Elu V’Elu. These and those.
Dear Friends, As we enter this Shabbat, I’ve been reflecting on the powerful Talmudic phrase: Elu V’Elu Divrei Elokim Chayim “These and those are the words of the living God.” This concept—that multiple, even opposing, truths can coexist—feels especially relevant...
A Blessing, Not A Curse
Dear Friends, This week we read Parashat Balak, the story of a Moabite king who hires the prophet Balaam to curse the Israelites. Yet when Balaam opens his mouth, he cannot curse them. Instead, he offers one of our most beautiful blessings: “Ma tovu ohalecha Yaakov,...
Becca’s Experience in Israel
I left for Israel on June 4th, excited to be exploring and learning about Israel, the Israeli people, and my home for what I thought was going to be the next 10 days. We started our trip in Tzfat, learning about the Kabbalah, spirituality, and taking in this beautiful...
How can joy live alongside fear and uncertainty?
Shabbat Shalom, With war raging on multiple fronts, like many of you, I find myself glued to the news more than usual. Media broadcasts play constantly in my office and at home, updates are coming in from colleagues overseas, and the i24 app pings my phone with...
Facing Hate: We are not powerless. But we must act.
Shabbat Shalom, We enter Shabbat heartbroken and outraged. This week, a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado—held in support of the hostages still held by Hamas—was violently disrupted by a terror attack. The pain and fear reverberating through our community...
Standing Together Through Storms & Sorrow
Dear Friends, As we prepare to welcome Shabbat, we come to the end of a challenging week for our St. Louis community and our global Jewish family. Our thoughts continue to be with those impacted by last week’s tornado and storms. The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is...