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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...
Hard Topics About Israel Demand Open Discussion
Posted: Thursday, November 23, 2017 7:22 am on STLJewishLight.com Last week, the student government at the University of Michigan voted to support divestment from companies that operate in Israel. The vote could be seen as a significant success of the Boycott,...
Lend Your Hands and Hearts for Hanukkah Hugs 2017
Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a special volunteer opportunity to enhance the holidays for our community members living in care facilities. They will be making care packages to be delivered to these individuals for Hanukkah. In...
Rethinking Red Lines: Towards Values-Based Boundaries in Jewish Communal Life
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Sh’ma Listen! Speaker Series, Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library, the Jewish Community Relations Council and Congregation Shaare Emeth are bringing Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer to the community. Dr. Kurtzer will present “Rethinking Red Lines:...
Initiatives from the Planning & Allocations Department
Jewish Early Childhood Programs The 2014 St. Louis Jewish Community Study found that only 16% of children ages 0-4 in Jewish households are enrolled in a Jewish early childhood program. We believe that Jewish early childhood is often the first connection for families...