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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 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...
Day 1: Shalom from Israel!
The 2011 Rubinites have arrived in Israel and are excited to begin their journey! נאות קדומים(Neot Kedumim) - Biblical Garden and Nature ReserveAfter touching down at Ben Gurion International, the group was greeted by our tour guide Amir, who took us to our first...
What they are saying after completing the journey….
"Before my Rubin trip experience, I felt like the fourth child at the Passover sedar. I didn't know enough about Israel to ask. The fellow participants, speakers, and actually seeing Israel first hand gave me the understanding to ask."Rebecca Goldman, 2008"The Rubin...
2011 Rubin Israel Experience
On Oct 30th the adventure begins for 10 young adults living in St. Louis. This group will embark on a 10 day experience traveling throughout Israel. Known as the Rubin Israel Experience, this ten day journey was created by Pam and Ron Rubin who are funding this...
Jason Cohen
Occupation: Public Affairs / Government RelationsWhat are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?The culture, the traditions, and learning about the history of Israel and its remarkable journey through the last 60+ years.Who are you meeting in...
Hilary Bair
Occupation: Singer, Voice Instructor, Executive Assistant for the St Louis affiliate of a super regional bankWhat are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?I am most excited about meeting the people and experiencing all of the wonderful...