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Cheryl Perry
Occupation: Teacher - Literacy Coach with Special School DistrictWhat are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?Everything. The whole experience, except the plane ride.Who are you meeting in Israel and what is their role/profession? I am...
Vadi Dodge
Occupation: Student at St. Louis UniversityWhat are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?I'm looking forward to seeing a country that I grew up learning about, seeing the history as well as places like the Kotel, which I have heard so much...
Steve Lieberman
Occupation: National Product Manager at Graybar Electric Company, Inc.What are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?I am most looking forward to meeting Israelis and talking about their lives and seeing how different or how similar they are...
Lisa Nixon
Occupation: I have a Masters in Social Work but now I am a stay at home mommyWhat are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?I am looking forward to seeing the way people live in Israel and I want to reconnect. Who are you meeting in Israel...
Hilary Cedergreen
Occupation: For the last 10 years I have worked part time in my family's 3rd generation retail clothing business/ stay at home mom.What are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?I think I am most interested in our sister cities of...
Lisa Suffian
Occupation: Allergist What are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel? I am very excited to see The Western Wall, and see what life is really like in Israel. Who are you meeting in Israel and what is their role/profession? I am meeting...
David Kaslow and Julie Stern Recognized with Grosberg Young Leadership Award
The prestigious award will be presented at Jewish Federation’s annual meeting, Sept. 14 2011. David Kaslow and Julie Stern have been named the winners of the 2011 David N. and Roselin Grosberg Young Leadership Award. Jewish Federation of St. Louis recognizes two...
Day 7: Western Wall and the Old City
(More journal entries to follow)
Day 6: Getting Closer to G-d
Climbing the Masada mountain for sure brought images of getting closer to G-d. Not just physically climbing the massive 75 story mountain, but emotionally making the journey. When driving toward the great mountains outside Jerusalem, they look tiny, small and have...
Day 5: Jerusalem
We finally made it to Jerusalem on Friday before Shabbat.Of course our leaders sent us into the "Shook" or the market. We have never experienced something like this, a strong Jewish presence all finding their way around the market quickly so that they can make it...