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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...
Midwest Innocence Project presents ‘Exonerated: Justice, justice shall you pursue’
Imagine spending decades in prison for a crime you didn’t commit. The Midwest Innocence Project seeks to set free those who, through wrongful convictions, end up as victims of our criminal justice system. On April 28, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Professional...
Boniuk-Tanzman Memorial Lecture Will Focus on Identifying Depression
Dr. David Pelcovitz will deliver the Boniuk-Tanzman Memorial Lecture on Jewish Medical Ethics with a talk on “Identifying Depression: Jewish and Psychological Perspectives” on Sunday, April 7. The John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics at Washington...
Spring starts with a wide range of Sh’ma: Listen! speakers
Spring will be filled with opportunities to expand your mind as the Sh’ma: Listen! Speaker Series ramps up with a host of Center for Jewish Learning events from March 18 through April 11. You can enjoy a motivational and inspirational weekend with Rabbi Sid Schwarz,...
Snir Blog – March 1, 2019
I am going to Israel!!! This week was very exciting! It was the first week before our flight to Israel! At Kol Rinah Early Childhood Center and Religious School, we talked about the first Israeli spaceship that was sent to the moon! We colored the picture of the...
Lir Blog – March 1, 2019
This week was very unique. It started off on Friday when I had my Dvar Israel at United Hebrew. We talked about Israel’s politics and the upcoming elections. I had so much fun talking to everyone at the end of it and getting to know even more people! On Sunday school...
Do a Mitzvah by Packing of Bag of Love for Purim
Lend your hands and your hearts for Purim. Please join us for Pack a Bag of Love, a special community service opportunity to enhance the holidays for our community members that are living in care facilities or homebound. Participants will be making care packages to be...
Deadline Nears for Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged Grants
The Women’s Auxiliary Foundation for Jewish Aged, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is still accepting applications for its 2019 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations. Grant applications are due by March 18 (no exceptions)....