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Federation and AJC Present Next SH’MA: Listen! Speaker Series Israel Edition with Matthew Kalman
What comes after Gaza? Jewish Federation of St. Louis and AJC invite the community to a special presentation with Matthew Kalman. As a British foreign correspondent based in Jerusalem, Kalman will discuss strategic realities for Israel after Operation Protective Edge....
Executive Director of St. Louis Jewish Community Relations Council Retiring
After 26 years with the St. Louis Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the last 12 years serving as Executive Director, Batya Abramson-Goldstein is retiring, effective October 31, 2015. The JCRC, an independent beneficiary agency of Jewish Federation, works...
Jewish Federation Awards Grants to Innovators
Five local ideas for Jewish education and engagement projects chosen for funding from 32 submissions Jewish Federation of St. Louis has named five individuals to receive 2014 Innovation Grants. The grants are designed to stimulate the growth of new ideas that address...
Millstone Institute to Present Presidents’ Circle
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Millstone Institute is pleased to host the only Presidents’ Circle in the country. Building on our goals to strengthen leadership and create networks across the spectrum of the entire Jewish community, the Presidents’ Circle hosts...
New Initiative from Federation Builds Community While Breaking Bread
Challah in the Home, a new program from Federation’s Community Development department, pairs young adults with a host family in St. Louis to share home-cooked meals while celebrating Jewish experiences. The initiative helps young adults develop a sense of community...
2014 Scholarship Opportunities for Teen Travel to Israel
The Central Agency for Jewish Education and Jewish Federation of St. Louis announce the availability of Israel Travel Grants for teens and young adults traveling to Israel for a peer-based educational experience. Through the generosity of Jewish Federation, the new...
Ukraine Letter
I share with you this update on the situation in Ukraine and our efforts to provide relief. With the winter approaching the situation will intensify for the residents and refugees. Your annual campaign gift provides support for the ongoing work of our overseas...
Chaplaincy Program Impact
One of Federation’s central tasks is to identify and then fund community needs. Earlier this week we received a beautiful testimonial to the impact of the Chaplaincy program we initiated and then funded through the work of Jewish Family and Children Services. The...
Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Brings Together Local Women for a “Taste of Our Jewish Community” Course
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis has launched a special program, “A Taste of Our Jewish Community,” to bring together a select group of women interested in learning more about our Jewish community and Federation’s role both locally and overseas....
Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership Receives Slingshot Innovation Honor
Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership and Nishmah: the St. Louis Jewish Women’s Project have been selected among the most innovative Jewish initiatives in the Midwest for the 2014-15 Slingshot Guide. Slingshot Guide highlights the best of the thriving Jewish...