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To Our Community
Last Tuesday evening, we gathered together to show our solidarity with Israel. Hundreds and hundreds of people showed up to deliver the clear message that we as a community support the people of Israel in this time of need. To repeat some of what I said that...
Jewish Federation Receives Better Business Bureau Accreditation
As of July 2014, Jewish Federation of St. Louis has become a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Charity. In order to receive this accreditation, Federation had to meet all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, as set forth by the BBB. The BBB Standards for...
Jewish Federation Announces 2014 Annual Meeting
Steve Lipstein of BJC to deliver keynote address Jewish Federation of St. Louis in inviting the community to attend its 2014 Annual Meeting on Monday, September 22 at the Jewish Community Center’s Arts & Education Building. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be...
Rachel Weiss
The phrase, “L’Chaim” in Hebrew has new meaning for me after being in Israel on the NYL trip this year. It is a phrase we use when we are celebrating something new, a time of the week, an experience, a life-cycle event, or just a drink with friends. The NYL trip...
Director, Endowments and Planning Giving
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is growing and seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic organization. If you’re seeking a challenging position with an exciting organization dedicated to feed the hungry, educate students of all ages, care for the young and...
To all the friends of the Megiddo Regional Council
Here is a message we just received from the Mayor of our partner region in Israel. To all the friends of the Megiddo Regional Council, We in Israel are now in the 17th day of Operation "Preventive Edge" against the Hammas Terrorists in the Gaza Strip. We assume...
Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy Plans Holiday Outreach Events to Enhance Chaplaincy Program of JF&CS
Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting an outreach program to engage women in service projects to enhance the Chaplaincy program of JF&CS. The women will be putting together Rosh Hashanah bags for delivery to community members who are...
St. Louis NORC Celebrates a Decade of Success
The St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) is commemorating its 10th anniversary of successfully supporting the healthy aging of seniors in their homes with a special celebration on August 7. The event will include live music, the St. Louis NORC...
Millstone Institute to Present Board Boot Camp
A Board Boot Camp, for new and returning board members from throughout the St. Louis Jewish community, will take place at Jewish Federation Kopolow Building on Wednesday, August 20 from 6 – 9:00 pm. Leslie Peters, MBA will advise participants on how to align the work...
Remarks from Community Briefing
Adapted from my remarks delivered at the Jewish Federation’s community briefing July 21 at the Kopolow Building. Less than three weeks ago our community gathered to memorialize three boys who had been kidnapped and killed because of who they were and what they...