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Millstone Institute to Host 2-Part ‘Inspiring Leaders’ Series
Will Schneider, Director of Slingshot, a non-profit that promotes innovation in Jewish life, will discuss how to attract, inspire and preserve innovation in our community. Mon., Feb. 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m. @ Jewish Federation Kopolow Building Tues., Feb. 7, 7:45 to 9 a.m....
United Way Increases 2012 Jewish Federation Allocation to Nearly $180K
The funding includes dollars designated to the ElderLink free community senior information and referral service. The United Way of Greater St. Louis has allocated $179,475 to Jewish Federation for 2012. This is $12,500 more than last year’s allocation. The $12,500 has...
Day 9: Meet with Professionals, Lehitraot Jerusalem!
Meet with Professionals We began our final day in Jerusalem meeting with various individuals within the Israeli community that shared an interest either professionally or simply out of interest. Some of us met with individuals close by in Jerusalem, while others...
Day 8: Jerusalem נמשך
Ruach HaHadashaToday we had breakfast with staff members from Ruach HaHadasha a community action group that is encouraging young professionals to make their homes in Jerusalem. Most students after they have completed their studies at any of Jerusalem’s many...
Day 7: Ancient Jerusalem and IDF Check point
Old CityWhat better way to feel a deep connection to Jerusalem than to visit the City of David. This is where Jerusalem was born some 3,000 years ago. Amir took us to the perfect look out perch, where we experienced a spectacular view of this ancient city. This...
Day 6: Masada, Dead Sea and Night Life in Jerusalem
MasadaWe awoke for a wonderful breakfast at the Prima Royale Hotel. Our journey to Masada started in the city and once we crossed through a tunnel for about 30 seconds, we arrived in the desert. One quick stop at the gas station for a camel ride and we were almost to...
Day 5: Arrival to Jerusalem – Machane Yehuda Market, HaKotel, Shuk and Cook
Mahane YehudaThe market was packed before Shabbat. Our group bought all the food we were going to prepare in the afternoon and eat that evening for our Shabbat dinner. Everything sold at the market was beautiful, fresh, and plentiful. The excitement in the market...
Day 4: Exploring Yokneam-Meggido
Biking Tour at the UNESCO Biosphere ReserveThis morning started off with some great exercise with a mountain bike ride through rigorous terrain. We learned about all of the agriculture and land that is being preserved and protected from the hostile intruders who would...
Day 3: On our way to the Kibbutzim!
Final Morning in Tel AvivWe woke up this morning and had to say good bye to Tel Aviv. Our time there was truly incredible. In a short time we were exposed to so many new experiences and were able to see the beautiful work of some amazing agencies. Dr. Moti Cristal -...
Day 2: The Tel Aviv Experience
Early Morning YogaBetter PlaceFor the first stop of the day, the group headed out to the headquarters of Better Place, a private company in Israel which aims to reduce global gasoline fuel consumption through an innovative transportation infrastructure, which includes...