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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...
Ed Reggi
My husband Scott Emanuel and I were fortunate to join Federation's 2014 Interfaith Couples Trip to Israel. This was not my first time in Israel but it was the first time for Scott. From my first shehecheyanu in Israel, I had always wanted to return with my spouse in...
Federation Presents New SH’MA: Listen! Speaker Series Israel Edition with Sagi Melamed
Where is Israel heading now? Jewish Federation of St. Louis invites the community to a special presentation with Sagi Melamed, VP for External Relations & Development at the Max Stern Yezreel Valley College, on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:00pm, Jewish Federation...