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Shabbat in Jerusalem
By Scott Levine Shabbat experience was so interesting. The public shabbat service we planned to attend was cancelled because of the current unrest. Now what? We're in Jerusalem, the sun is beginning to set, and no Shabbat service? Fortunately, Rabbi Talve answered...
Day 4 – 5: Last Day in Yokneam
It's hard to believe we've reached the halfway point of this incredible journey! While we all miss our families, and are getting used to calling home at midnight (for some of us, to catch our kids as they arrive home from school), there's something unique about...
Jewish Day Schools to Host Israel Rally
WHO: H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy, Yeshivat Kadimah High School, Block Yeshiva High School, Torah Prep School of St. Louis, Missouri Torah Institute, and Esther Miller Bais Yaakov… WHAT: … are hosting a tehillim rally (prayer, the book of Psalms) to show support for...
Day Three: It’s FalaFELL, not FalaFULL…
... And it's HOO-MUS, not HUH-MUS. Learning how to sound Israeli. We're getting there. Just like at home, today started with Yoga on the roof. Technically, today started at a Tel Aviv dance club called Rubi (seriously, it was a sign). While we...
Summer Internship Program for College Students Returns in 2016
The Internship Experience for Future Community Leaders connects students with employment and the local Jewish community Jewish Federation of St. Louis is excited to open applications for the 2016 Class of The Internship Experience for Future Community Leaders. This...
Situation in Israel
Our hearts and minds are turned right now to the situation developing in Israel. Many of us have family and friends there and we recognize that the situation may escalate. Right now the The Rubin Israel Experience is on the ground with 10 first-time visitors to...
Day Two: The Photoshoot Continues…
This morning we enjoyed a delicious breakfast together and set-out to learn more about Tel Aviv, Israel's "start-up city" and what it has to offer. We're enjoying getting to know eachother better and begging to understand the meaning and importance of Israel...
Shabbat Shuvah 2015
From Rabbi Deana Sussman, Central Reform Congregation What is the first word that comes to your head when I say “return?” Some of us might think of returning an item, like clothes to a store. Some of us may think of returning home to the family and friends that we...
Day One: What a day!
Well, we made it! Travel was challenging; but, everything went as planned. We left Newark as it was getting dark and arrived in Israel as the sun was rising. No one got much sleep but it didn't seem to matter. We were greeted by Dovev Pe'er, our guide,...
Step Up and Out for a Sole-ful Evening with Women’s Philanthropy
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis will host an evening of celebration, community and giving featuring Jane Weitzman of Stuart Weitzman Shoes. The event, L’Chaim Soul to Sole, will take place on Thursday, November 19 at The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis....