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Monitoring the Syrian Crisis
As of late Friday afternoon, news outlets are reporting that the US is preparing to strike Syria as a response to its use of chemical weapons. A strike on Syria may lead to a counter attack by Syria on the citizens of Northern Israel. The humanitarian fallout from...
Dr. Dalia Fadila – Bio
Dr. Dalia Fadila is currently provost of Al-Qasemi Academy, an Arab college of education in Israel . She has acted as the president of the college during 2006. She is also a fellow member of the "EU Leadership Program," and "USA International Leadership Program"....
Glass Blowing and Ethiopian Immigrants
Last Thursday night our Ben Gurion Society (BGS) hosted its second annual Night at the Gallery at the Third Degree Glass Factory on Delmar in St. Louis City. We had a great crowd of young BGS’ers show up to hear about some of our work with the Ethiopian Jewish...
Whose Life Are You Going to Change?
You have the power to make a difference in this world. $24 can clean 88-year-old Ruth’s apartment at Covenant House so she can remain at home while recovering from an injury. $50 can feed the family of St. Louisan Marjorie, who lost her job. $160 can heat Mario’s home...
Jewish Federation Names Goldstein and Grosberg Award Winners
Larry Levin honored for outstanding professional leadership; Rachel Lubchansky and Jeffrey Sparks recognized as young leaders. Jewish Federation of St. Louis has announced the 2013 winners of two prestigious awards, the Fred A. Goldstein Professional Leadership Award...
Victoria Singer
Victoria Singer traces her devotion to giving her time, talents and money to the Jewish community to a pivotal experience she had as a young adult. After college graduation, she was accepted into Project Otzma, a year-long social service fellowship in Israel sponsored...
UMB Bank Series
MARCH 4, 2014 ST. LOUIS BLUES VS. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM | PUCK DROPS AT 7:00 PM SCOTTRADE CENTER 1401 CLARK AVE, MO 63103 Parking info | Directions Free Registration Includes: * Ticket to game * Private suite * Drinks and light snacks...
Philadelphia Freedom!
Last week a full minyan (group of 10) from our community set off on a mini-mission to Philadelphia. The trip was the inspiration of Harvey Hieken, a long time supporter of our community, who is also a founding member of the National Museum of American Jewish History....
On the Road to College: Separation and our Obligations to Others
This week is a hard one for our family: we are taking our daughter to college in New York State. I am writing this post in a coffee shop near the Hudson River, having completed a 1,087-mile family drive from St. Louis. We will help Emma settle into her dorm this...
Our Shabbat in Yokneam Megiddo
By Bernice Malka Living Bridge Coordinator Click here for original post On a very hot afternoon of July, the family trip of Bnai Amoona synagogue from St. Louis, led by Rabbi Carnie Rose arrived to the partnership region of Yokneam Megiddo for a short visit....