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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...
Jewish Philanthropist Singled Out for Top StL Legacy Award
Bill Solomon to receive the Donor Recognition Award for his planned giving impact on St. Louis. Thurs., June 28, 5:30 – 8:30 pm @ Palladium Saint Louis (St. Louis, May 24, 2012) William (Bill) Solomon, community philanthropist, will be honored by the Planned Giving...
8 StL Congregations to Host a ‘Legacy Shabbat’
In this 1st communitywide effort, each congregation will honor the volunteers and donors who gave legacy gifts through the Jewish Community Foundation. “Create a Jewish Legacy,” an initiative of the Jewish Community Foundation of St. Louis, is hosting “Legacy Shabbat”...
Women’s Connection to ‘Shower’ Covenant/CHAI Seniors With ‘Welcome’ Bags
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation is hosting its fourth Annual Shower on Tuesday, May 1, 7 p.m., at Covenant House/CHAI, 10 Millstone Campus Drive. Participants will pack welcome and welcome back bags for the residents of Covenant/CHAI. Joan Denison, Executive...
Federation’s ‘March Mashugana’ Tournament Winner Announced
This March, Jewish Federation launched a first-time initiative to involve the community in a fun and interactive fundraising campaign. Drawing on the excitement surrounding the NCAA March Madness Tournament, Federation’s “March Mashugana” asked participants to submit...