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St. Louis Jewish Community Inclusion Initiative to Host 2015 Community Forum
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Inclusion Initiative is hosting a community forum for individuals with disabilities and their families on Sunday, June 28 at 2 pm at the Jewish Community Center Marilyn Fox Building, 16801 Baxter Road in Chesterfield. The event will...
Sgt. William Shemin awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously
Elsie Shemin-Roth announcing that her father, Sgt. William Shemin, will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his service during World War I. Despite his heroism, the sergeant was denied consideration due to anti-Semitism. Thirteen years ago, his daughter...
Next SH’MA: Listen! Speaker Series Israel Edition: Two Perspectives on Life in Israel
Join Jewish Federation of St. Louis for a meaningful series of conversations on Life in Israel: Two Perspectives. Part I: Life From Within Monday, June 8 Join us for a conversation with Dovev Pe’er, expert Israeli tour guide and founder of Walk in Israel tour company,...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Announces 10 Interns for New Program
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has launched a summer internship program that will combine meaningful employment and a community connection experience for students who either live or study in St. Louis. From over 35 applications, 10 interns have been selected for The...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Hosting Exciting 2015 Events for College Students this Summer
For the third year, Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting “Vibe with the Tribe,” a series of free events for Jewish college students (ages 18 to 22 years) who are spending the summer in St. Louis. The events will give young adults the chance to connect with new...
Benefits for Holocaust Survivors from Poland
The World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) wishes to inform Holocaust victims from Poland that they may be eligible to receive monthly payments of about $130 from the Polish government. A recent law enables eligible war veterans or victims of oppression to...
YPD Members and Covenant Place Residents Join for Senior Prom
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Young Professionals Division (YPD) is inviting volunteers to Covenant Place for the annual Senior Prom, to be held on Sunday, June 14. YPD looks forward to brightening up the night for seniors living at Covenant Place by engaging with...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Young Professionals Division Kicks Off 2015 “Tap into “YPD”
The Young Professionals Division of Jewish Federation of St. Louis is bringing back their popular happy hour series under a new name, “Tap into YPD.” The free happy hours, which give Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s the chance to meet, network and engage in the...
Community Shabbat Picnic for Families with Young Children
Join the Jewish community for a family Shabbat picnic on Friday, June 12 at Shaw Park- North Shelter at the Treetop. Families with young children are invited to recite Shabbat prayers, sing Shabbat songs and enjoy challah and grape juice. The evening will continue...
An update on Nepal
As you may have heard, another earthquake hit Nepal this morning. This undoubtedly compounds the issues Nepal is facing following the earthquake that killed more than 8,000 people less than three weeks ago. Our partners at The American Jewish Joint Distribution...