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Why I Give: Carl and Fay Simons
The St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC), a non-sectarian program that supports the healthy aging of adults 65+ in their own homes by providing opportunities for meaningful community involvement and increased access to support services, is...
Former JFedSTL Board Chair Meets The Pope
AJC National President Stanley Bergman, led a leadership delegation in a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican yesterday. A pioneer in advancing Catholic-Jewish relations over many decades, AJC enjoys close, cooperative relations with the Vatican, as well...
JFed Launches “Learn and Earn Internship Program”
Learn and Earn will connect students with employment and the local Jewish community Jewish Federation of St. Louis has launched a summer internship program for college students that will combine meaningful employment and a community connection experience. Applications...
Couples to Paint Pottery at Second YPD Date Night Event
The Young Professionals Division (YPD) of Jewish Federation of St. Louis will create pottery items for Shabbat during the second event in its Date Night Series. Couples of all types in their 20s and 30s—married, dating, LGBT, etc.—will gather at The Painting Spot,...
Let Your Voice Be Heard
As you may know, Jewish Federation of St. Louis, in conjunction with our local synagogues and agencies, is embarking on a Jewish community study. The study will determine the number of individuals and households in the greater St. Louis Jewish community and collect...
Jewish Federation Mourns Anne Heyman
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the untimely passing of Anne Heyman, a leading Jewish philanthropist and role model whose extraordinary vision, compassion and generosity made an impact world-wide. She was a nationally-renowned motivational speaker,...
United Way Allocates More Than $180K to Jewish Federation
The United Way of Greater St. Louis has allocated $180,475 to Jewish Federation of St. Louis for 2014, an increase of $1,000 from 2013. The additional money will partially fund food expenses in the social nutrition program. The United Way allocation will be put to...
Thank You For Supporting Our Community
Jewish Federation Societies Wrap up the UMB Series With “A Cool Night With the Blues”
Jewish Federation of St. Louis will hold it third and final event of the 2013–14 UMB Event Series for members of its professional trade series with a night of fun at a hockey game. “A Cool Night With the Blues” will take place Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 pm the Scottrade...
Millstone Institute Presents Programs on Improving Meetings, Fundraising
The 2014 Millstone Institute Impact Series for board members, volunteers and professionals throughout the St. Louis Jewish community will kick off with a interactive program featuring Lou Feldstein on Monday, March 10 at 7 pm. Feldstein, founder and CEO of Dynamic...