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Exploring Integration
We recently embarked on the start of a formal process exploring the integration of Central Agency for Jewish Education (CAJE) with Federation. I wanted to share additional coverage of this development in this week’s Jewish Light, including an op-ed by me explaining...
Remembering the Past & Moving Forward
Earlier this month we celebrated the liberation of our people from the bondage of slavery. During this period with events that unfolded in Kansas City and continue to unfold in Ukraine, we were reminded that our history is not always past. The story of the...
Federation’s Young Professionals Division Kicks Off “Thirsty Thursdays”
The Thirsty Thursday series, one of the most anticipated event series hosted by the Young Professionals Division of Jewish Federation of St. Louis, is back by popular demand. The free happy hours, which give Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s the chance to meet,...
JPro Stl Announces New Board for Its 10th Anniversary
JProStl has announced the new board for 2014–2015. This year marks the 10th anniversary for JPro, the association for staff who work in Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis. Officers include president Rabbi Levi Landa of Chabad and vice presidents Michelle...
Sherry Shuman
Sherry Shuman’s philanthropy was inspired by her father. “We were not well off when I was young, but my father was always socially active,” says Shuman. As Shuman’s circumstances improved, she continued to be involved with helping others. Now the co-chair of...
JProStl Presents End of Year Event
Opportunity to “Strike It Lucky” with other professionals working in St. Louis Jewish organizations JProStl, an association for professionals who work in Jewish organizations throughout St. Louis, will end its programming year with “Strike It Lucky,” Wednesday, May 7...
Young Couples to Taste Chocolate at YPD Date Night Event
Young Jewish couples are invited to enjoy sweets with their sweeties at the fourth event in the Young Professionals Division (YPD) of Jewish Federation of St. Louis’ Date Night Series. Couples of all types in their 20s and 30s—married, dating, LGBT, etc.—will gather...
Flyer Calling for Donetsk Jews to ‘Register’ Declared Fake
You may have heard about a flyer circulated in Donetsk, Ukraine requiring Jews to “register with the Nationalities Commissioner and pay $50 or lose their citizenship and face deportation.” The National Conference Supporting Jews in Russia, Ukraine, the Baltic States...
We stand with the Jewish community in Kansas City
Thursday, 4/17/14 -- Jewish Federation of St. Louis is deeply saddened by the shooting at the Kansas City Jewish Community Center and Village Shalom. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this tragedy. When such events occur, Federation monitors unfolding...
Jewish Federation Starts Congregational Chesed Fund
Jewish Federation of St. Louis announces 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...