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Rabbi Rosenberg Represents St. Louis in Israel Solidarity Mission
Rick and Marci Mayer Eisen also join the group to assess the situation in Southern Israel and see the response of Jewish federations first-hand Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg joins a delegation of two dozen leaders from across the country to serve as the St. Louis Jewish...
The Situation in Gaza
Dear Friends, The situation emerging in Israel is very fluid, and I want to bring the community up to date as quickly as possible. An earlier statement has been issued by our partner agency JCRC. After four days of rocket attacks by Hamas in southern Israel, the IDF...
Jewish Federation to Bring Major Israeli Politician to St. Louis
Named as one of the world’s top 100 women by Time and Forbes, Tzipi Livni, former Minister of Foreign Affairs & Vice Prime Minister, will give an insider’s view of the situation in Israel. Tzipi Livni, former Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice Prime...
To Jews As Jews and As Jews to All
Dear Friends, Soon after Superstorm Sandy hit the eastern seaboard, Jewish Federation of St. Louis opened a relief fund to support its victims. As we have described in our appeals, every dollar sent to us will be distributed to organizations that have been identified...
Contributions from the St. Louis Jewish Community Pour in for Hurricane Sandy Relief
In just one week after Jewish Federation started accepting donations, nearly $20,000 has been raised, to date, for victims. Donations continue to roll in online and through the mail. In just one week after Jewish Federation of St. Louis started accepting donations to...
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...