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Jewish Federation of St. Louis helps in transformation of Jewish Light
Today, the St. Louis Jewish Light has made an exciting announcement about its future. The paper, which has served our Jewish community for 70 years, will now be available for free to anyone and any business. At the same time, the paper will be expanding its pick-up...
Why is Federation betting on the future of the Light?
Three-year plan aims to secure a sustainable path forward for Jewish community newspaper By Gerry Greiman and Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D. Our mission at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is clear: mobilize the Jewish community and its resources to preserve and enhance...
JProStl Young Professionals Welcome New Rabbis to St. Louis
Staff in their 20s and 30s who work full-time in Jewish organizations, congregations and Jewish schools are invited to the first program of its new year for JProStl Young Professionals on Tuesday, August 21, from 4 to 5:30 pm. The program will feature a reception at...
Who are Federation’s Customers? (Hint: it is not our donors)
The following is an article written by Andrew and published on eJewishPhilanthropy.com on May 24, 2018. The key to business success is serving the customer – figuring out what he or she needs and delivering on that need. But who are the customers of nonprofit...
The Israeli Nation-State Law
On July 19, the Israeli Nation-State bill passed as a basic law in Israel. The law establishes constitutional-level protections for the Jewish people and its culture in Israel. Overall, the law is less damaging to principles of democracy than earlier proposed versions...
Dancing Under the Stars Will Feature Gateway City Big Band
How big is the Gateway City Big Band? The 17-piece band with two vocalists has performed in some of St. Louis’ premier venues and was a featured guest at the International Glenn Miller Festival in Clarinda, Iowa. Next month, Gateway City Big band will be the featured...
Jewish Leaders Invited to Attend Presidents’ Circle Event
Board presidents, presidents-elect, clergy, execs/CEOs and heads of schools from throughout the St. Louis Jewish community are invited to attend the Millstone Institute Presidents’ Circle on Monday, August 13. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7 pm at the newly...
Shanghai Ghetto to Screen at HMLC
The next film in the 2018 Sandra and Mendel Rosenberg Sunday Afternoon Film Series will be Shanghai Ghetto, screening at 1 pm on July 29 in the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater at 12 Millstone Campus Drive. Films in this Sunday series are free and open...
HMLC to Commemorate Tisha B’Av with Special Film Program
The Holocaust Museum & Learning Center will screen a special film commemorating Tisha B’Av, the ninth day of the Jewish month of Av, Sunday, July 22, at 2 pm in the HMLC Theater (12 Millstone Campus Drive, 63146). This date in the Hebrew calendar marks the...
Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Names Next Leader
The Holocaust Museum & Learning Center has named Fran Poger as its next chair. She begins her term in September. Poger will succeed Myrna Meyer, who was named museum chair three years ago. “We are thrilled to have someone with Fran’s qualifications and passion for...