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Millstone Institute Hosts 2 Programs on Organized Jewish Life Today Featuring Nationally-Known Author & Spiritual Leader
Rabbi Karyn Kedar of Chicago’s Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim will present: 8:00 to 9:15 am, Tues., April 17, “Next Gen and 21st Century Synagogue Life,” a breakfast gathering for board leaders, volunteers and staff/clergy of area congregations at...
Applications Open for No-Cost Israel Trip for 27-40 Year Olds
The Rubin Israel Experience opens applications for its fifth year of first-time Israel trips. This fall 10 St. Louis young adults will make their first journey to Israel on the ‘Rubin Israel Experience.’ The all-expense-paid trip is offered and staffed by Jewish...
Young Adult Educational Series Opens 2012 with Passover Event
Naturally Passover: Tradition, Tofu and the Tribe kicks off YPD’s “Brew House” series. (St. Louis, February 23, 2012) St. Louis based natural foods chef Elisheva (Eli) Margulies and Central Reform Congregation (CRC) Rabbi Susan Talve will lead a Passover discussion...
Young Adult Volunteer Project Connects the Community
A first-of-its-kind volunteer project has been created for Jewish young adults in St. Louis. The “Karen Solomon Young Adult Service Initiative,” a project of Jewish Federation, is providing a $25,000 grant to recruit, market, and organize an ongoing service project to...
Applications Open for 2012 Jewish Community Foundation College Scholarships & Loans
JCF will award annual scholarships & loans to StL students. (St. Louis, February 17, 2012) The Jewish Community Foundation of St. Louis announces its annual 2012 academic scholarship and loan opportunities for St. Louis high school, undergraduate and graduate...
Zarin, Shuman & Staenberg Named Women of Achievement
More than 760 supporters gathered in the Ritz Carlton recently to honor 10 community volunteers for their work in supporting non-profit organizations in our region. Carol Daniel, of long-term supporter KMOX, severed as Mistress of Ceremony for this year’s event. “We...
National Hillel VP to Present Leadership Development Programs
Millstone Institute hosts the two talks by Rob Goldberg for Jewish community volunteers, board leaders & staff. Mon., Mar. 5, 8 to 9:15 am & 10 to 11:15 am @ the JCC Staenberg Family Complex (St. Louis, February 6, 2012) Rob Goldberg, Vice President of Campus...
Kranzberg Foundation Awards $55K in Grants to Local NextGen Programs
The Kranzberg family has given grants to innovative Jewish teen and young adult programs for 5 years. The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting organization of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, has awarded $55,000 in grants to eight local Jewish organizations for...
Join YPD for a Red Hot Valentine’s Day ‘Between the Sheets’
Eat, drink, and talk sex with an expert in the field. Jewish Federation’s Young Professionals Division (YPD) is preparing for a special event on Valentine’s Day. Couples are invited to Between the Sheets, a fun and flirty night out with sex therapist Heather Raznick...
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....