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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...
Statement by Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky
The situation over the last two days in Israel has been weighing on many of our hearts. As thousands gathered in Israel to protest the treatment of Ethiopians one could not help but be reminded of recent events in the States. We stand with the clear statements of...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Presents the Next SH’MA: Listen! Speaker Series Israel Edition with Miri Eisin
Join Jewish Federation of St. Louis for a meaningful conversation on the domestic and regional challenges Israel faces at 67. On May 19, 7:30 pm, at Jewish Federation of St. Louis Kopolow Building, Miri Eisin will discuss what those challenges are, and how they...
Washington University recognizes Berry-Elbert’s leadership
Last week we received the news that Karen Berry-Elbert has received the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Award for Excellence in Service to Older Adults from the Center for Aging at Washington University. Karen has been the manager of Federation’s Naturally...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis Launches Karen Solomon Internship Initiative
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has launched the Karen Solomon Internship Initiative, a 16 week program designed to provide job skills and workplace experience for young adults with disabilities. The internship not only provides the individual with meaningful...