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A Message from the Cemetery Directors of St. Louis
We, the Directors of the Jewish cemeteries of St. Louis, jointly condemn the recent acts of vandalism at cemeteries here in St. Louis and throughout the United States. We hope the perpetrators are found and brought to justice. We as a group are taking action to ensure...
Lend Your Hands and Hearts with Women’s Philanthropy – March 2017
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a special volunteer opportunity to enhance the holidays for individuals who feel isolated from the Jewish community.
Sh’ma: Listen! Speaker Series Presents the Annual Morris and Ann Lazaroff Lecture: L’Oud and the Abstract Truth
Sh’ma: Listen! Speaker Series is proud to present the Annual Morris and Ann Lazaroff Lecture: L’Oud and the Abstract Truth featuring Rabbi James Stone Goodman and Rabbi Zach Fredman, the Epichorus. The afternoon of unique music and storytelling, drawing from riches of a deep Middle Eastern Jewish tradition, will take place on Sunday, March 26 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Jewish Federation of St. Louis Kopolow Building.
Jewish Cemetery Restoration and Security Fund
We are horrified and profoundly saddened by the vandalism at Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in University City, Missouri on February 20, 2017. Over 170 Jewish gravestones were knocked over in the oldest section of the cemetery. Local police from University City are...
Solidarity critique deserves nuanced reply
Two weeks ago, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis issued a statement expressing concern with the recent executive order concerning refugees. The statement enjoyed the broad, if not unanimous, support of our organization’s leadership. Since then, we have received...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Professional Societies Present “Innovation on Ice: An Evening of Bourbon and Blues”
Join the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Professional Societies for “Innovation on Ice: An Evening of Bourbon and Blues.” The evening will include a whiskey tasting, behind-the-scenes tours of the facility and special presentation by Donn Lux, Chairman and CEO of...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Announces Campus Renovation Plans
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the start of a three-phased plan to renovate the Kopolow Building and its facilities at 12 Millstone Campus Drive. Initial funding has generously been provided by a lead gift from an anonymous donor and additional...
Sh’ma: Listen! Speaker Series Welcomes Rabbi Sharon Brous and Rabbi David Ingber
Join Song Leader Boot Camp and the Center for Jewish Learning for a free community event and a panel discussion featuring Rabbi Sharon Brous and Rabbi David Ingber on Monday, February 20, 2017 at 7:30 pm at the Performing Arts Center at the J. The discussion will...
Upcoming Events from JProStl
JProStl, the association for staff who work throughout the St. Louis Jewish community is sponsoring a Challah Bake: We Knead You for professionals in the Jewish community under 36 years of age on Tuesday, February 21 from 4:30 – 6 pm. The program will take place at...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Statement on the Executive Order Concerning Refugees
Below is a statement from the Jewish Federation of St. Louis on the recent executive order concerning refugees: In 1901, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis was founded to help Jewish refugees fleeing religious persecution in Eastern Europe. Since that time we have...