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Update from Hand in Hand
I share with you the update letter below I received from Rebecca Bardach about the Hand in Hand arson--personal, troubling and yet hopeful. The St. Louis Federation will continue to monitor ways we can support its rebuilding and continue our engagement with this...
5th Annual 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 5th Annual LollapaJEWza event. The party, one of YPD’s largest gatherings of the year, will be held on Wednesday,...
Federation Seeks Intern for Karen Solomon Intern Initiative
Jewish Federation of St. Louis is proud to offer an important employment opportunity for individuals with disabilities. The Karen Solomon Intern Initiative, a program of the St. Louis Jewish Community Inclusion Initiative, has created an internship for a young adult...
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Women’s Philanthropy Celebrates Women Clergy for a Very Special Event
Did you know that St. Louis has many female Jewish clergy sitting at the helm of congregations? The overall number of local women clergy says a lot about the St. Louis Jewish community and how it embraces women as leaders. Women’s Philanthropy, for the first time in...
Letter from Hand in Hand
The recent slaughter of four rabbis in Jerusalem has left our community shaken. The events have led to a variety of responses, some sadly more predictable than others. Our outrage as a people is clear, as is our sorrow for the lives of those so brutally cut down. But...
Executive Director of Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library Retiring
After 30 years at the helm of the Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library, Executive Director, Barbara Raznick is retiring; effective May 8, 2015. This position has been a labor of love and devotion to Jewish Federation of St. Louis and the community for Ms. Raznick all...
Fall meeting of the Federation Board of Trustees
The Fall meeting of the Federation Board of Trustees was held on the campus of Washington University on Sunday, November 16. Over 50 Trustees gathered for a productive meeting. We started with a presentation from Rich Liekweg, President of Barnes Jewish Hospital. This...
Jewish Federation Initiates Summer Internship Program for College Students
The Internship Experience for Future Community Leaders connects students with employment and the local Jewish community Jewish Federation of St. Louis has launched a summer internship program that will combine meaningful employment and a community connection...
St. Louis Senior Project Awarded State Tax Credits
Businesses or individuals with businesses who donate to The Naturally Occurring Retirement Community for improvement projects will receive a 50% tax credit The St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) senior project has been awarded $152,000 in...
Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Plans Chanukah Outreach Events as Part of Ongoing Initiative
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis is continuing their outreach program to engage women in service projects to enhance the Chaplaincy program of JF&CS. The women will be putting together Chanukah bags for delivery to community members who are...