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Stephen Fisher
Stephen Fisher survived the Joplin tornado, but lost everything, including his job. Jewish Federation came to his rescue. Our community also raised more than $52,000 to help victims. It’s just one of the many services Jewish Federation does best – to convene the...
CAJE & Jewish Federation Offer Needs-Blind Grants for Camp Through Partnership with Foundation for Jewish Camp
$1,000 Available for First Time Campers through One Happy Camper Program The challenge of passing along Jewish connection and commitment to the next generation has become one of the most important concerns of the American Jewish community. Based on CAMP WORKS, a study...
And we’re back!
Well we're back in St. Louis! 36 hours after leaving Tel Aviv our wild journey has finally come to an end. That doesn't mean this blog is over though! I've still got to catch you up on our final day and our wild travels. So let's get to it! We had Monday night off in...
Record fundraising campaign attainment for United Way
United Way of Greater St. Louis thanks people in this community People in the St. Louis region have demonstrated their generosity and caring by achieving record results for the 2012 fundraising campaign to help their neighbors and strengthen their community. United...
Our new flight schedule. We’re coming home!
Sorry for the quick post, but I don't have much time. Here is our new flight schedule. Stay tuned to the blog as I'll be updating it with our last day activities, more pictures and a summary. We're leaving Tel Aviv and flying through Europe to Chicago. Chicago to StL...
Day 9 – Update on our flight and schedule
As most of you know (especially if you follow this blog and our facebook page facebook.com/rubinisraelexperience) our flight tonight was canceled. We are booked for the next 2 days at the same hotel we have been staying at (Prima Royale). If we have to stay any longer...
Day 8 – The Holocaust Museum
UPDATE: I just heard our flight was canceled. No word yet on whether we will get on another flight to a different city or whether we'll be in Israel for a little longer. I'll try and keep everyone updated as I find out more info. In the meantime, to our friends and...
Day 7 – Ahhhhhhhhh, Jerusalem
Today was the most relaxing day of the trip, and Jerusalem seems like it was the perfect place to spend it. We started off the morning with some light conversation on the roof of our hotel. Ari Applebaum from the David Project came to visit us. They go to US college...
Day 6 – Masada, Dead Sea
Today was the perfect follow up to our emotional day yesterday. We got up early to head down to Masada, but made a special stop along the way. In the battle for earth between Man vs Camel, Man wins again! Masada was a refuge built by King Harod, but was used by the...
Day 5 – Good Morning Everyone!
While you are likely still sleeping as I write this, we are on the bus headed to Masada. Thanks to Kim's motion tablets, I can post this while the bus is driving without losing my breakfast. Well yesterday was, quite simply, divine. We started off the day driving to...