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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....
Rubinite Send Off
Recently, members of The Rubin Israel Experience "Class 8" gathered under the sukkah along with past Rubinites to share stories and advice for the upcoming 8th trip departing on October 11th. Many shared their excitement as they recalled being in this same place in...
Kranzberg Family Foundation Accepting Applications for 2016 Grants
The Kranzberg Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is accepting applications for its 2016 funding cycle from St. Louis area 501(c)(3) organizations and congregations. Established in 2007 through a generous commitment from Ken...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Adds New Beneficiary Agencies
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is excited to announce the addition of two schools to their list of beneficiary agencies. Esther Miller Bais Yaakov High School and Yeshivat Kadimah High School were added as beneficiary agencies of Jewish Federation of St. Louis at a...
JProStl Seeks Staff to Nominate Their Peers for Recognition – 2015
JProStl, the association dedicated to supporting professionals working at Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis, is now accepting nominations for the JProStl Peer Recognition Awards and for a new JProStl Partnership Award. Nominations can be submitted by any staff...
Syrian Refugee Crisis
Dear Community, I would like to bring to your attention the following memo regarding the Syrian Refugee Crisis. JCRC is working closely with regional partners to quickly explore what work we can do to help this troubling situation. We will continue to monitor the...
Don’t let your baby’s first Jewish holidays pass without proper recognition
Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites you to commemorate your child’s first Jewish experiences with these unique stickers. The sheets come with 11 different stickers for all the major Jewish holidays between Rosh Hashanah and Shavuot. Additionally, parents can post a...