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Millstone ‘IMPACT’ Series to Enhance Organizational Leadership
The program for board members, professionals and volunteers features a powerful roster of speakers. Sign up now. Begins Mon., Oct. 15, through late spring, 2013, at the Federation Kopolow Building IMPACT: Enhancing Organizational Leadership, a series for board...
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. So, when Federation initiated the idea of a St. Louis only trip,...
Jeff Hubbell
Jeff Hubbell, 24, never considered himself religious… and neither was his brother. However, Jeff’s brother returned from a Birthright Israel trip with an enlightened attitude about Israel and Judaism. This encouraged Jeff to sign up for the St. Louis trip. He also...
Jewish Federation Grants $24K in Financial Aid to 8 StL Students
With college tuition on a steady rise, families and students continue the struggle to make ends meet. In an effort to ease the burden, the Jewish Community Foundation awards annual scholarships and loans to St. Louis undergrad and graduate students. This year, 8...
Historic 2012 Jewish Federation Annual Meeting to Introduce New CEO to the St. Louis Jewish Community
Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D. will deliver the keynote address and highlight his new vision for our community. Barry Rosenberg to step down from the helm after 19 years. Young leadership award presented; Goldstein Professional Service recipients announced As we approach the...
Ben Feldman
A life well lived, a great attitude, and a community full of family and friends that adore him at Covenant/CHAI is what gives Ben Feldman, 101, the strength to look forward to his upcoming 102nd birthday in December. Ben moved to Covenant House 37 years ago. In 1991,...
Daniel Platschek
For Daniel Platschek, 30, an international finance specialist with Berry-Wehmiller Company, the 2012 St. Louis Jewish Federation Rubin Israel Experience, was transformative. This is an annual no cost trip for Jewish adults aged 27-40. The trip’s mission, to inspire...
Jewish Federation ‘Thanks’ $1,000+ Donors With New Year Bash
No speeches, just fun at this playful celebration of Rosh Hashanah. Hundreds will attend this premier event at the fabulous Four Seasons to Party Like It’s 5773! Jewish Federation is throwing a New Year bash to show appreciation to donors who gave $1,000+ to the 2012...
Libby Sorkin Routman
Libby Sorkin Routman, 81, says Jewish Federation’s Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program literally saved her life. Libby lives alone. One day she experienced a severe reaction to a medication. Sick, unable to prepare her own meals and very scared, she...
Amanda Packman
Amanda Packman, 23, knows from personal experience that Jewish Federation helps the very young to the very old. The Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community Day School teacher credits our St. Louis Jewish Federation. This is an organization that sustains a Jewish community rich...