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Arch Grants and our Community
Serving as President of the Jewish Federation, I get invited to many (many) dinners and events some inside our community, most supporting various efforts in our region. Our Jewish community has never been more integrated than before, so these connections help us...
Talking About Israel
You're invited to join us on Monday, June 16th from 5-6:30 pm at Covenant Place on the Millstone Campus as we welcome Rabbi Amy Eilberg. Rabbi Eilberg will moderate a discussion on how we talk about Israel when there is a growing diversity of views within the Jewish...
Federation Hosts Community Briefing on Israel Trauma Coalition
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting a Community Briefing about the work of the Israel Trauma Coalition on Wednesday, June 25 at 5:30 pm at the Jewish Federation Kopolow Building, 12 Millstone Campus Drive. The briefing will feature special guests Talia...
Wow!–Powerful video you should watch
I was really moved by the video below that expresses in a powerful way the value and virtues of being part of the Jewish people. The video was made for Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Diaspora, one of my favorite museums when I first went to Israel in 1983. ...
Greiman Voted Vice Chair of Strategic Planning for Federation
Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Board of Trustees has voted Gerald Greiman as vice chair, strategic planning. In this position, he will work directly with the chair of the board to insure implementation of the Federation strategic plan and enable ongoing discussions...
St. Louis Jewish Community Inclusion Initiative to Host 2014 Community Forum
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Community Inclusion Initiative is hosting a community forum for Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families on Sunday, June 29 at 2 pm at the Jewish Community Center Marilyn Fox Building, 16801 Baxter Road in...
Jewish Federation Hosting Summer Events for College Students and Recent Grads
For the second year, Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hosting “Summer in the City,” a series of free events for Jewish college students and recent college graduates (ages 18 to 22 years) who are spending the summer in St. Louis. The events will give young adults the...
Federation Innovation Grants Back for 2014
Innovators encouraged to test feasibility and strength of their education or engagement ideas Jewish Federation of St. Louis announces that it will fund another cohort of Innovation Grants in 2014. The grants are designed to stimulate the growth of new ideas that...
Congregational Chesed Fund
Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the launch of the Congregational Chesed Fund, which will enable senior rabbis to help Jewish individuals with emergency financial assistance. The fund provides $1,000 to each congregational rabbi that can be distributed at...
Jewish Federations Express Sympathy Following Shooting at Brussels Jewish Museum
News reports suggest that a gunman opened fire on a crowd entering the Brussels Jewish Museum, killing at least three people and injuring one. Below is a statement from Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Jewish Federations of North America, Michael Siegal. “On...