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Pursuing the ideal of justice
By Brian Herstig, President & CEO, Jewish Federation of St. Louis Over Memorial Day weekend, unspeakable actions occurred in my adopted hometown of Minneapolis, shocking and horrifying many into a natural desire to speak out against the recurring injustices. While...
Seeking nominees for 2020 Goldstein & Grosberg Awards
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is seeking nominations for two annual awards – one honoring professionals working for a Jewish community organization and the other honoring volunteer leaders in the Jewish community who are age 45 or younger. 2020 Fred A. Goldstein...
Professional Society to explore medical and legal ethics in the age of COVID-19
The Professional Society of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites you to attend a virtual event via Zoom on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m., presented by the healthcare and legal divisions. The COVID crisis has brought to light many medical and legal ethical...
Congress Votes to Replenish PPP fund
From JewishTogether.org Last evening, the House of Representatives approved the newest coronavirus aid package. The bill previously passed the Senate on Tuesday. President Trump is expected to sign the bill later today. The bill includes a $250 billion infusion to the...
Local agencies receive more than $100,000 from Federation’s Community Response Fund
The first round of assistance from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Community Response Fund has already gone to local agencies on the front lines of providing assistance to the most vulnerable people in the Jewish community. More than 360 donors have given to the...
Federation announces emergency fund to meet needs caused by pandemic
Jewish Federation of St. Louis today announced the creation of a Community Response Fund, designed to raise funds to meet the unprecedented needs created by the COVID-19 outbreak. “Throughout our 119-year history, Federation has always stepped up to meet the...
A Special Message from the St. Louis Rabbinical and Cantorial Association
Postponing events due to COVID-19
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has decided to postpone all public Federation events and activities at least through March 31 in order to best protect the community, our volunteers, and our staff. This decision includes closing the Holocaust Museum & Learning...
Application deadline approaches for fall Rubin Israel trip
Applications for the 2020 Rubin Israel trip are due by April 6. If you are between 35 and 50 years old and have never been to Israel, you may qualify for an all-expenses-paid trip for Jewish St. Louisans. The 2020 Rubin Israel trip will take place Oct. 12-22. This...
Security Is Everyone’s Job
These days keeping our Jewish community safe is everyone’s job. “If you see something, say something” is excellent advice. The more eyes we have in the community, the safer we are. But for Scott Biondo, Community Service Director, security is quite literally his job...