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Hineni – Here I Am: A Shabbat Message from Our New President & CEO
Shabbat Shalom and Shalom u’veracha, – Peace and blessings to all of you. As I end my second week as the new President & CEO of our Federation it is with great joy that I send you my first Shabbat message. I have arrived to St. Louis and the Federation with a deep...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Announces 2025 Evening of Impact Award Recipients
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the award winners to be honored at the 2025 Evening of Impact to be held Wednesday, February 19. Caroline Goldenberg and Joel Gotkin have been chosen as the recipients of the 2025 David N. and Roselin Grosberg Young...
State Representative George Hruza Leads Holocaust Remembrance Recognition in Missouri State House Chamber
State Representative George Hruza Leads Holocaust Remembrance Recognition in Missouri State House Chamber A moment of silence marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau ST. LOUIS (January 29, 2025) – On Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27),...
JProStL Announces 2025 Recognition Event Honorees
Ten Jewish professionals and one lay leader will be honored at the 20th Annual JProStl Recognition Event on Thursday, March 6. The event will take place in the gymnasium of the Staenberg Family Complex at the Jewish Community Center from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Doors...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Announces Danny Cohn as New CEO
St. Louis, December 12, 2024 — Jewish Federation of St. Louis is proud to announce that Danny Cohn will serve as their new Chief Executive Officer, bringing over two decades of experience in strategic leadership, marketing, operations, and community building. Danny’s...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Announces New Board for 2025
St. Louis, November 20, 2024 — Jewish Federation of St. Louis, the Jewish community’s central philanthropic, planning, and community-building organization, is pleased to announce Todd Siwak will serve as its new Board Chair, starting in January 2025. Siwak succeeds...
Day 7: Ancient Jerusalem and IDF Check point
Old CityWhat better way to feel a deep connection to Jerusalem than to visit the City of David. This is where Jerusalem was born some 3,000 years ago. Amir took us to the perfect look out perch, where we experienced a spectacular view of this ancient city. This...
Day 5: Arrival to Jerusalem – Machane Yehuda Market, HaKotel, Shuk and Cook
Mahane YehudaThe market was packed before Shabbat. Our group bought all the food we were going to prepare in the afternoon and eat that evening for our Shabbat dinner. Everything sold at the market was beautiful, fresh, and plentiful. The excitement in the market...
Day 8: Jerusalem נמשך
Ruach HaHadashaToday we had breakfast with staff members from Ruach HaHadasha a community action group that is encouraging young professionals to make their homes in Jerusalem. Most students after they have completed their studies at any of Jerusalem’s many...
Day 6: Masada, Dead Sea and Night Life in Jerusalem
MasadaWe awoke for a wonderful breakfast at the Prima Royale Hotel. Our journey to Masada started in the city and once we crossed through a tunnel for about 30 seconds, we arrived in the desert. One quick stop at the gas station for a camel ride and we were almost to...