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Abby Goldstein’s Journey to the Ukraine Border
Written by Abby Goldstein It is hard to imagine that just thirty-six hours ago the war in Ukraine felt tragic, yet distant. It is something I have been following for a month: reading articles, watching the news, “Zooming” in to debriefing sessions to learn more about...
Millstone Leadership Initiatives to offer Elevating Skills for Community Leadership Series
Through the Millstone Leadership Initiatives, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is offering a three-part series on Elevating Skills for Community Leadership open to all Board members, professionals, and volunteer leaders at Jewish organizations. The purpose of this...
Sababa returns to Washington University on September 18
Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the J announced today that the area’s largest Jewish arts and culture festival will take place Sept. 18, 2022, at Andrew and Ann Tisch Park on the east entrance of the Washington University campus.
Jewish Federation of St. Louis and partners to present mental health trainings
Jewish Federation of St. Louis and supporting partners will be presenting workshop opportunities focused on Jewish mental wellness. The workshops are part of Federation’s efforts to improve our community’s ability to respond to mental health challenges during the pandemic and beyond.
Kranzberg Family Foundation Awards $74,000 to Jewish Youth and Young Adult Programs in 14th Year
The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is announcing its 2022 commitment of $74,000 in grants to 17 local Jewish organizations. The Foundation received requests totaling over $166,000 this cycle. Established through...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Announcement
Today, Julie Gibbs announced she is leaving her position as Vice President of Development at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis to become the Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. With the move, Gibbs’ career is coming...
BBYO & Federation Mental Health Trainings
Applications open soon for academic scholarships, loans
Jewish Federation of St. Louis distributes a number of academic scholarships and interest-free loans to St. Louis area students. These scholarships are open to residents of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, with a preference given to Jewish applicants. The...
LollapaJEWza returns in person at The Last Hotel
Can you believe it has been two years since our last LollapaJEWza? YPD’s 10th Annual LollapaJEWza will take place at The Last Hotel, 1501 Washington Ave., in downtown St. Louis. This is your chance to reunite with friends and celebrate being Jewish at the best party...
6 Hanukkah Traditions to Bring Back in 2021
Happy Hanukkah! In 2021, Hanukkah begins on November 28th and lasts through December 6th. While some Hanukkah traditions may have fallen by the wayside in recent years, this is the year to bring them back and celebrate the light in our world. The Miracle of Hanukkah...