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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...
Discover STL’s Cultural Hot Spots with Federation’s Young Professionals
(St. Louis, July 25, 2012) Scout out the city’s hidden treasures and meet new people, as former Smithsonian tour guide Linda Koenig leads an eye-opening bus tour sponsored by Jewish Federation’s Young Professionals Division (YPD). The tour will cover St. Louis’ Jewish...
StL Leaders Hear President Clinton on Global Issues at Major Federation Event
Fifteen St. Louis Jewish leaders heard President Bill Clinton recently in Palm Beach, FL, where he provided fascinating insights on a range of global issues. They were part of a group of more than 650 members of the Jewish Federations' King David Society (KDS). The...
Young Couples: Meet Up for a Shabbat Picnic in the Park
Friday July 27, 5:30pm @ Beirne Park Pavilion Make it a date night or bring the kids, as Federation’s Young Professionals Division (YPD) hosts a Shabbat “BYO Picnic” dinner in the park. Enjoy a Shabbat experience and beer tasting with other young couples. All you need...
Kornblum Food Pantry is Largest Supplier of Fresh Produce in Region
Fresh summer produce is not only tasty and a dietary necessity, but also evokes great memories of family gatherings. Perhaps your family can’t have a picnic with out a ripe, juicy watermelon or backyard barbeques must have the requisite corn on the cob. At Jewish...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Elects Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D. as New Chief Executive
Washington University Professor Will Succeed Barry Rosenberg in Key Community Post ST. LOUIS, June 27, 2012 – After a nearly 18-month national search, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis has chosen Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D., an associate professor of political science and...
Millstone Institute Seeks Young Leaders Interested in Social Change
Participants will hone leadership skills in a six-part program. Thurs., Sept. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 13. Sign up by August 31. The Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership is seeking Jewish adults in their 20s who are interested in the issues of social change to...