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The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 4
Written by Risa Brown Wow! What a day we had today. We started our morning off with a tour of Kibbutz Dalia. Moshe was our amazing tour guide. He has lived on the Kibbutz his whole life. Kibbutz Dalia started in 1939, and he was born in 1941. Next, we went to the...
New Federation mini-grants will address mental health concerns faced by young adults
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is accepting applications for mini-grants for pilot projects that focus on building resilience and community connection among Jewish young adults during the pandemic and beyond. “Mental health issues among young adults in the St. Louis...
The Rubin Israel Experience – Day 3
Written by Risa Brown As sad as we were to leave Tel Aviv, we were excited for our next experience. After another delicious breakfast, we headed to Rabin Square Memorial. Yona shared the history of this monument with us as well as the legacy of Prime Minister Yitzhak...
The Rubin Israel Experience – Days 1 & 2
Written by Helen Petty After a 7 am flight from St. Louis, a six-hour layover in Newark , plus one overnight 10 hour flight to Tel Aviv on the biggest airplane I’ve ever seen we finally made it to Israel! It took some time to get out of the airport because of the new...
‘Why St. Louis’ to explore how business can attract, retain talent
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Professional Society is planning a virtual program examining how businesses can attract and retain talent to St. Louis. “Why St. Louis” will include opening remarks by St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and will be moderated by Peter...
Update: St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum
The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum is making great strides toward creating a world-class facility for our community and the region. At this time, an internal change is taking place and Donald (Don) Hannon has elected to step down as Interim Executive...
JProSTL will present 2 seminars on organizing how you work
JProStl is offering professionals who work in Jewish nonprofits a chance to learn how to be organized at work, at home, and when you work both in the office and from home. Penny Bryant Catterall, Owner and Founder of Order Your Life, will present two sessions of Get...
Federation’s new Center for Legacy Giving announces a Legacy Society
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is launching a new Legacy Society through its new Center for Legacy Giving. The Center offers assistance for those who wish to include Federation in their estate plans (wills and bequests), establishing endowments (forever gifts), life...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis announces new investment in Jewish early childhood centers
Recognizing the importance of the impact of Jewish early childhood centers in the St. Louis Jewish Community, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced a $125,000 investment over the next 16 months into a new ECC collaborative initiative for all 10 early...
Extended Term for Greg Yawitz as Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis
From Gerry P. Greiman, Jewish Federation of St. Louis Immediate Past Chair As the Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Immediate Past Board Chair and Nominating Committee Chair, I am pleased to announce, on behalf of Federation’s Board of Directors and Nominating Committee...