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Legendary Actor Ed Asner will lead concert reading of ‘The Soap Myth’ at Temple Israel
Congregation Temple Israel and the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center are bringing seven-time Emmy Award-winning actor Ed Asner to town for a concert reading of The Soap Myth on Thursday, May 2. The Soap Myth takes place more than a half-century after the end of...
Lir Blog – March 29, 2019
I’m back!!!! For those who don’t know, I traveled to Israel to visit my family and friends! The trip was so great, I traveled all around Israel. I went to Jerusalem, walked around the old city and of course to the Western Wall to put all of your special notes in it. I...
Snir Blog – March 29, 2019
What a month! We went to Israel in the end of February for two weeks, and it was such a fun time! I spent time with my friends and family, with my students from my youth group in Israel, and with lots of other people, I missed everyone there! After my time in Israel I...
JProSTL will end its year with Community Feud game
It’s time to play the JProStl Community Feud! JProStl’s Annual “End of Year” Event will feature a Family Feud-style game where contestants will try to guess the audience survey answers submitted by members of the Jewish community. Find out the top answers for...
Search Firm Hired for Jewish Federation of St. Louis CEO Search
By Gerry Greiman and Greg Yawitz, Search Committee Co-Chairs Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ CEO Search Committee has engaged Storbeck/Pimental & Associates as its search consultant. The search firm’s work will be led by Storbeck/Pimentel’s Managing Partner,...
Explore Oral Histories with HMLC
After decades of determination and lifetimes of memories, we’re pleased to unveil the latest addition to the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center: Voices of Remembrance - The Oral Histories Project. The new online collection of oral histories offers you the...
Your assistance here helps victims of terror
Within hours of Monday’s rocket attack from Gaza on the community of Moshav Mishmeret, just north of Ra’anana and Kefar Sava, The Jewish Agency provided emergency assistance to the families who suffered various degrees of injuries and heavy property damage. A...
A Series of Reflections from Andrew Rehfeld on His Time at Federation
Seven years ago, I began the interview process that led to my appointment in June of 2012 as CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. As I enter two weeks of vacation before starting my new role as President of HUC-JIR, I hope to post a series of essays that reflect...
YPD and Next Dor Bring Back Shabbat Shalom STL
Join YPD and Next Dor in exploring St. Louis area synagogues. This annual series, Shabbat Shalom STL, offers young adults an exciting opportunity to experience meaningful Shabbat services, share a delicious meal, and engage in a stimulating group discussion led by the...
Amalek, Al Noor and Linwood Mosques, and Purim
Amalek, Al Noor and Linwood Mosques, and Purim By Michael Oberlander Chief Philanthropy Officer, Jewish Federation of St. Louis Last Friday, we woke up to the horrific news of the massacres at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was...