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Increasing Anti-Semitism: How Bad Is It? What Can Be Done?
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Sh’ma Listen! Speaker Series, Anti-Defamation League of St. Louis, United Hebrew Congregation and the Center for Jewish Learning are bringing Ira Forman to the community. Forman will present “Increasing Anti-Semitism: How Bad Is It?...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Summer Internship Program for College Students Returns
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is excited to open applications for the 2018 Class of The Internship Experience for Future Community Leaders. This nine-week, paid summer opportunityprovides employment at a local business or non-profit organization, a community mentor...
Creative Entries Sought From Students for 15th Annual Holocaust Art and Writing Contest
The Holocaust Museum and Learning Center (HMLC) is seeking entries for the 2018 Art and Writing Contest. The contest asks creative middle and high school students to express the difficult and inspiring lessons of the Holocaust. This is the 15th year that the annual...
JProStl to Present Honors at Annual Luncheon February 1
Honorees have been announced for the Annual JProStl Recognition Luncheon, which will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at The J’s Staenberg Family Complex. The theme of the program is “JProStl at 13: Building Community”. Recipients were...
YPD of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis Invites Jewish Young Adults to Annual LollapaJEWza Event
The Young Professionals Division (YPD) of Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites local Jewish young adults to reunite with old and new friends during the 8th Annual LollapaJEWza event. The event, one of YPD’s largest gatherings of the year, will be held on Sunday,...
Reaction from Andrew Rehfeld
Initial reaction from Andrew Rehfeld, CEO of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, on President Trump’s press conference concerning Jerusalem today, December 6, 2017 The Jewish community in St. Louis has long supported the international recognition of Jerusalem as...
Teen Tzedek St. Louis Youth Philanthropy Program
Jewish teens are invited to be a part of a powerful way to make a change in the world through the Teen Tzedek St. Louis Youth Philanthropy Program. The Teen Tzedek program gives participants the opportunity to create their own philanthropic funds and allocate to any...
2017 Scholarship Opportunities for Teen Travel to Israel
Jewish Federation of St. Louis, through the Israel Center, announces the availability of several grants and scholarships for teens and young adults traveling to Israel in 2018 on a peer-based educational experience. Israel Travel Grant - Open to all teens and young...
Stephen Cohen Announces Retirement from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis
I write to share with you the news that Dr. Stephen Cohen will be retiring from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis at the end of 2018, completing 25 years of leadership of and service to our community. Stephen will step down from his role as Vice President of Planning...
Jewish Federation Wants to Hear From You
Posted: Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:47 am on STLJewishLight.com From 9:30 to 11:00 am on Sunday, Dec. 3, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis will hold an open town hall meeting to discuss its proposed strategic plan at Congregation Shaare Emeth. I hope you will...