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Overview of 2015
As 2015 comes to an end, I write to provide an overview of some of the key accomplishments of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis this year. The support of thousands in our community has helped us achieve some significant milestones this year. Community Study Jewish...
A Plea for Civil Discourse
Dear Community Members, Please take the time to read this important letter from Jewish Federation of St. Louis and Jewish Community Relations Council, supported by many in our community. As political disagreements become a larger issue each day, it is important we...
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Dear Community Members, As you may recall, on Monday, November 2, 2015 the J's Jewish Book Festival and Jewish Federation of St. Louis partnered to celebrate the important work of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. The turnout was tremendous, which is a testimony to our...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Launches SPREAD THE LIGHT 2.0 Website to Encourage Families to Give Their Kids the Gift of Giving this Chanukah
Update on 9/10/2018: The SPREAD THE LIGHT website is no longer live. If you have any questions about the site please reach out to us. Jewish Federation of St. Louis has recently updated their SPREAD THE LIGHT website that allows parents to purchase virtual candles...
Young Professionals Division of Jewish Federation of St. Louis Invites Jewish Young Adults to Annual 2015 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 6th Annual LollapaJEWza event. The event, one of YPD’s largest gatherings of the year, will be held on Thursday,...
Sh’ma: Listen! Speaker Series Welcomes Michal Yudin
Join Jewish Federation of St. Louis for the next event in the Sh’ma: Listen! Speaker Series on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 pm with Michal Yudin. Michal Yudin will be speaking about women’s leadership in Israel. Women represent 51% of the population in Israel....
Take The Survey: Do We Need More Kosher Restaurants in St. Louis?
A survey collecting information about the market for kosher restaurants in St. Louis is now open to the public at GatewayKosher.com. This 18-question, five-to-seven-minute questionnaire enables members of the St. Louis Jewish community to share their opinions and...
JProStl to Present Honors at Annual Luncheon January 28
JProStl is a professional association that provides training, resources and networking opportunities for staff at 50 not-for-profit Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis. Honorees have been announced for the Annual JProStl Recognition Luncheon which will take...
Statement of Unity with Paris
Dear Friends, Last Friday night, a wave of brutal terror attacks hit Paris, unsettling a city less than one year after an earlier assault. The St. Louis Jewish community stands in unity with the people of Paris and all citizens of France, mourning the victims and...
Jewish Food Experience Presents the 3 Cs of Hosting
Jewish Federation of St. Louis was selected to pilot the Jewish Food Experience, an initiative by Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, in our community. For the first event, join celebrity chefs, bartenders and local experts for The 3 Cs of Hosting: Class, Cooking...