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Hear for Good on the Rocket Attacks Against Israel
As the violence in Israel and Gaza developed this week, our Hear for Good podcast taped a special episode to update our community on developments and Federation’s involvement with organizations providing aid to those affected. Host Karen Sher interviewed Mindee Fredman, who recently returned from a trip to Israel, and on Skype, Michael Oberlander, who was Federation’s Chief Philanthropy Officer and recently moved to Israel.
One Happy Camper offers up to $1,000 grants for first-time campers
At Jewish overnight camp, kids discover who they are – and who they want to become – while having the time of their lives. They try out new things and find the best versions of themselves. Basketball and soccer? Of course. Sailing and waterskiing? Yes! Music and drama...
Shaked Blog – November 8, 2019
I had a busy week this week! I participated in the NFTY convention at Shaare Emeth this past weekend, I got to meet super friendly and fun teens from all over Missouri Valley and hung out with the Shinshinim from Denver and of course with Guy. I also had Sunday school...
Guy Blog – November 8, 2019
Hello everyone, I’d like to share with you all about my week! On Sunday I didn’t work because it was the last day on the NFTY conversation, which was great! I chose to take a rest for a little bit and stayed at home. On Tuesday I had an incredible day! In the morning...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Names Brian Herstig President and CEO
After a nationwide search, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis has selected Brian Herstig as its next President and CEO. Herstig succeeds Andrew Rehfeld, who left Federation in April to become President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Herstig,...
Informational meetings set for Israel Bound 2020
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is accepting applications for Israel Bound 2020, a three-week trip to Israel bringing together Jewish high school students from the St. Louis community. Participants will have the opportunity to: Explore ancient Jerusalem and modern Tel...
Shaked Blog – November 1, 2019
Shalom! I had a great week this week, we are getting into the routine after the High Holidays. Last Friday, I had my Dvar Israel at Shaare Emeth. I talked about Breast Cancer awareness and it was very emotional and important. On Sunday I had religious school at Shaare...
Guy Blog – November 1, 2019
Shalom everyone! On Sunday morning I came back from Indiana from a vacation with my host family. I spent my time there on the weekend, it was really fun! Monday is my free day so I chose to stay at home and to take a rest for a little bit ;) On Tuesday morning I had...
Shaked Blog – October 25, 2019
Hi everyone! How was your week?? Mine was amazing! On Saturday I went to Champaign, Illinois with my host family and another family, Tenenbaum family, for a college football game: Wisconsin vs. Illinois. Was an amazing experience, although Wisconsin lost :( On Sunday...
Guy Blog – October 25, 2019
Hello everybody! I’d really like to share my week with you! On Sunday morning I went with my host family to an event about the movie “Harry Potter” in the bird sanctuary. It was so fun! We saw a lot of kind of birds and some shows about the movie. On Sunday evening I...