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Learn More: Advocacy Training and Mission Experience

Become engaged with the new political landscape that will shape our future!  Our community needs your involvement and your voice more than ever.  Don’t miss out on this unique advocacy training and mission experience sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council...

Israel Legislative Mission 2016- Day 3

  Day 3: Nazareth and the Technion   Today was packed with visits to an incredible assortment of places.  We started north of Tel Aviv at Israel's largest food bank, Leket.  This incredible social services agency works with over 195 non-profits to provide...

Israel Legislative Mission 2016- Day 2

Day 2: Knesset & Hand in Hand School   Our first full day was marked by meetings with Members of the Knesset, a visit to an incredible school where Arab and Jewish children learn side by side and dinner with one of the most respected journalists in Israel. ...

Israel Legislative Mission 2016- Day 1

Day 1 Overview: Jaffa and Tel Aviv    After flying throughout the night we landed at Ben Gurion Airport in the morning and hit the ground running.  After meeting our guide, Danny Apelbom, we visited the ancient port of Jaffa just south of Tel Aviv. During our...

Update on wild fires in Israel

As you may know, a series of wild fires have blazed across Israel in the last couple of weeks, leaving devastating damage in their wake. I wanted to share an update from the Jewish Federations of North America and provide the following link if you wish to donate to...

YPD Seeks Passionate Young Leaders for Board

The Young Professionals Division (YPD) of Jewish Federation of St. Louis is now accepting applications for their 2017 Board. YPD is seeking young leaders who are passionate about Jewish life, philanthropy and building a community for Jews in St. Louis. The...