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Solidarity Shabbat: We Stand with Pittsburgh
The deadliest act of anti-Semitism in North American history requires the greatest act of solidarity. That’s why the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is joining with major religious streams for a Solidarity Shabbat this Friday night or Saturday morning. Solidarity...
Desolate, it wasn’t
by Rachel Thimangu I doubt that our guide at the Biblical Landscape Reserve, Neot Kedumim, knew that Mark Twain hailed from Missouri — or that we do — when he quoted the renowned writer to us in the hills overlooking Tel Aviv. Mark Twain, as it turns out, declared...
Remarks at the Community Vigil against hate, October 28, 2018
Yesterday morning at around 11 am local time, 11 people lost their lives in what is believed to be the single worst assault on Jews in United States history. The oldest was Rose Mallinger, 97. The youngest was David Rosenthal, 54. Like some of the other victims both...
Community Vigil Against Hate
A community vigil against hate will take place today at 3 pm at The J (2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur, MO). People of all faiths are encouraged to show their support for the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, which claimed 11 lives. A wide...
Statement on Tree of Life Tragedy
Today’s horrific act of violence at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh is shocking and disturbing. The Jewish community of St. Louis sends our prayers to the victims, their families, and the Tree of Life congregation. We have security measures in place and...
2019 Applications open for Kranzberg Family Foundation Grants
The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is accepting applications for its 2019 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations and congregations. This year celebrates the 11th funding cycle for the...
Forum will look at pluralism movement in Israel
Two prominent proponents of pluralism in Israel, Rabbi Gilad Kariv and Dr. Yizhar Hess, will discuss what is happening on the ground in Israel during a Nov. 13 panel discussion at the Kaplan Feldman Complex (12 Millstone Campus Drive). Rabbi Kariv and Dr. Hess are...
Making a Leap of Faith
by Rachel Thimangu As 10 of us prepared to embark for Israel by listening to the memories and advice of others who had gone before, one thing became clear: We’re not just taking a trip. We’re making a leap of faith. Trust the system. Trust each other. Trust Mindee...
Don’t Miss L’Chaim! Women Changing the World with Former Miss World Linor Abargil
Only two weeks remain before L’Chaim! returns and tickets are going quickly. The Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis evening of celebration, community and giving will feature former Miss World Linor Abargil on Thursday, Nov. 1. Less than 94...
Taste of Our Jewish Community Forum Seeks Young Professionals
All young professionals with the skills and passion to be influential in the Jewish community are invited to take part in “Taste of Our Jewish Community,” a unique four-course forum designed to enrich their knowledge of the community. The first course, “Setting the...